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Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, that is a very unfair allegation. The Deputy is suggesting the Minister for Finance is guilty of theft.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Deputy said he would have slipped it into his pocket and taken it out.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: It is nonsense that the Deputy should say it.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Deputy said that if it was a negative letter, he would have slipped it into his pocket and he would have taken it out.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Deputy said he would have slipped it into his pocket and he would have taken it out the door.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Deputy should withdraw that remark.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: He should withdraw that remark.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: It is alleging misconduct on the part of the Minister.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Deputy said he would have slipped it into his pocket and he would have taken it out of the Department.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: His words are on the record already, so he should not be changing them.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: He is now saying the Minister would have leaked it.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: Bring back John O'Donoghue.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: Jobs are being created across the country. Check the CSO figures. Kerry is getting a greater share than elsewhere.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: Check the figures.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: Some 61,000 jobs were created last year.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (25 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Government is very strongly committed to Ireland’s overseas aid programme and to its place at the heart of Irish foreign policy. The aid programme is regarded internationally as one of the most effective in delivering results in the fight against poverty and hunger. Our commitment to development cooperation is clear in the Programme for Government and has been strongly reiterated...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (25 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 182 together. The protracted and tragic crisis in Syria has resulted in unprecedented levels of humanitarian need, requiring a sustained response from the international community. As the number of fatalities reaches an estimated 140,000 people, there are now over 9 million people within Syria who are in need of immediate life-saving support, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (25 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, hit the Philippines on 8 November. It is estimated that the Typhoon affected more than 14 million people, with almost 4 million remaining displaced, including some 1.5 million children. Over 6,000 lives have been lost to date and almost 1800 people are still missing. Ireland was among the first to respond to this disaster,...

Report on the Contribution of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Economic Recovery: Statements (28 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak about the report on the contribution of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to economic recovery. I congratulate the Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Pat Breen, and all members of the committee on producing a very fine report. It is important that reports of this nature produced by...

Report on the Contribution of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Economic Recovery: Statements (28 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: In conclusion, there is a huge amount that could be said. I did not get around to talking about the Africa strategy and the work that is being done in that respect. The work that has been carried out on the international front on international trade and investment has been tremendous and I compliment the Department and all the officials who have been involved in it, and all the staff in...