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Dáil Sittings: Motion (17 Jun 2008)

Dick Roche: ——to put space between his own culpability for the destruction of our economy in the months ahead, but we will come back to that.

Dáil Sittings: Motion (17 Jun 2008)

Dick Roche: In the past decade or so, Ireland has experienced unparalleled levels of economic prosperity and success, something with which Deputy Ó Caoláin does not agree.

Dáil Sittings: Motion (17 Jun 2008)

Dick Roche: We have transformed our economy into one where more than 2 million people are in employment. However, as Deputies will be aware, the economy is entering a more challenging period. That is true not just of this economy but of economies around the world. Domestically, the pace of transition for new house building to more sustainable levels of output is having a significant dampening effect....

Lisbon Treaty: Statements. (18 Jun 2008)

Dick Roche: It goes without saying that all of us who supported the Lisbon treaty and who believe passionately in Europe as the way forward for peace and progress are disappointed with the outcome of the referendum. The people have made their decision, however, and that decision must be respected. It must also be understood and it should certainly not be distorted. The Taoiseach made clear last Friday...

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Dick Roche: I thank Members for inviting me back to the House. I seem to have spent more time addressing this House in the past two years than when I was a Member of the House. I hope that is not a sign of things to come. It goes without saying that all of us who supported the Lisbon reform treaty are deeply disappointed with the outcome of the referendum, not just for ourselves but for Ireland. We...

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Dick Roche: They speak from both sides of their mouths. There is a need to examine why people voted against the treaty and, most importantly of all, to establish how best we can address these reasons. As a country, we now face just about the greatest diplomatic and international challenge in our modern history. We have to convince ourselves and, more importantly, others that we want to find a solution...

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Dick Roche: It is too early.

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Dick Roche: I thank the Senators. I will take Senator Donohoe's last point. The debate was demeaned earlier today when people shouted at each other. This is not a time for shouting at each other but for calm reflection. It is a time to respect the people, who have given us a very clear view. If we value anything in this country we should value our democracy. In this matter the only sovereign...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Dick Roche: Like Fine Gael.

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: I urge that the Seanad approve the motions to expand the membership of the Select Committee on European Affairs and to establish a sub-committee on Ireland's future in the European Union. The sub-committee is being tasked by the Houses of the Oireachtas to analyse the challenges facing Ireland in the European Union following the Lisbon treaty referendum result and to make recommendations to...

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: I listened with care to the point that was made by Senator O'Toole. Senator Quinn made the same point at this afternoon's meeting of the Joint Committee on European Affairs. The last thing I want is to be involved in any controversy regarding the establishment of this sub-committee. Senator O'Toole is quite right — if the Houses were operating ultra vires their own rules, it would be a...

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: It emanated from the secretariat in the House.

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: Yes.

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: Yes. We understand this.

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: We caused questions to be asked both in the secretariat of the committee and within the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: I will give the Senator the name of the person in question. He can then decide for himself.

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: Sorry——

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: Senator O'Toole has asked a valid question. The secretariat of the committee asked for advice on this from the Houses of the Oireachtas. As this issue was brought to my attention at 3 p.m. today, I took it very seriously. I will give the Senator the name of the official and he can check up on it. Senators Ormonde and Alex White both raised the issue of information. There was a failure of...

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: Lest there be any ambiguity, it was the authorities of the Houses of the Oireachtas that gave the adjudication.

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Dick Roche: The person who gave the adjudication on this is the person who, in this House and the other House, is in charge of the whole issue of establishing committees. If the House wants to establish that person's name, I have no problem with the House adjourning to allow the Senator to check that issue with that individual. It is a serious issue.