Results 601-620 of 839 for speaker:Michael Kennedy
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: -----Fine Gael leanings, the IMF, which we all know keeps a close eye on financial matters here, and the European Central Bank have all backed NAMA.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: We all know there are difficulties.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: On the confidence issue, people believe they should not spend money. Bank savings are at an all time high. People are also keeping money under their mattresses and in boxes. Small amounts of money when spent can have a major impact in terms of assisting retailers, job retention, VAT receipts for Government and so on. We need to send out the message that it is okay for people to spend 5%...
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: Many people can afford to do so. We as an institution should be instilling confidence in people and encouraging them to spend a little of their money.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: This will assist job creation and will result in tax income for the Government.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: I accept that the banks need to resume lending.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: The people who have money stored in their savings accounts-----
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: -----should be encouraged to spend it on changing their car and so on and not be ashamed of doing so.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: Reference was made to Mr. Gay Byrne frowning upon the 47 people who opted to change their car at a particular garage at Christmas time. What is wrong with them?
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: People are entitled to spend their earnings, on which they have paid their taxes, on a meal in a restaurant or on a few pints on a Friday or Saturday night.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: They should not feel guilty for doing so. Despite much of the negativity we have heard this evening, this Bill deals adequately with the relevant issues. We need the continued guidance of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and the Government to get this country moving again.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: I understand Deputy Deenihan is sharing time with Deputy Frank Feighan and Deputy Terence Flanagan. Is that correct?
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: Deputy Charlie O'Connor is the next speaker. I understand he is sharing time, giving seven and a half minutes to Deputy Niall Blaney and five minutes to Deputy Chris Andrews. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: The Deputy has a couple of minutes remaining.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: The Deputy has one minute remaining.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: I ask Deputy Bannon to move the adjournment of this debate so that we can move on to Private Members' business.
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: The Deputy will resume his contribution following completion of Private Members' business.
- Leaders' Questions (16 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: With 12 months notice.
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (16 Feb 2010)
Michael Kennedy: Would the Deputy's leader not speak for him?