Results 6,681-6,700 of 12,637 for speaker:Willie O'Dea
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that remuneration levels for Defence Force personnel are adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54781/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (12 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Finance the average and median individual amount of increased taxation in comparison to pre-July 2013 levels that women on maternity benefit will pay after July 2013 in a full tax year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55760/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (12 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason behind the changes in taxation regarding maternity benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55761/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (12 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money the Revenue repaid in tax refunds under maternity benefit rates in 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55762/12]
- Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: What about the pledge in Trinity College?
- Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: They promised they would protect child benefit.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: This Government had to do a U-turn last year.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: Chairman, on a point of order-----
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We have yet to discuss issues such as the respite care grant and various cuts that will affect people, particularly those currently outside the gate. I ask that the Minister stop filibustering and let us get on with a proper discussion-----
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: The Minister is talking down the clock.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: She is filibustering.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: Allow the Minister to conclude - to conclude, Chairman. That is the important bit.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: The Minister must conclude.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We agree to it.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: This is shameful.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We will not get our turn because the Minister is filibustering.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: It is not agreed.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: I listened with interest to the e-mail read out by Deputy Ó Snodaigh. I have also received numerous messages and it is distressing just to read them, let alone try to imagine the distress those unfortunate people and those they are caring for are enduring. I appeal to the Minister. People outside the House who watch the exchanges, clashes, debates and interaction here would be...
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: I will conclude on this point. When one considers what Ireland's position might be like a year from now, the focus must be on the factors, including external factors, on which that position is dependent. These include the extent to which we can activate the domestic economy, the situation in the eurozone, whether a debt resolution agreement is reached with our European partners and so on....
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: It would have brought in €200 million if the self-employed were taken into account.