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Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a detailed report on discussions and any decisions made regarding the European debt crisis at the recent European Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17330/11]

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach if he had any discussions with the Greek Prime Minister at the recent European Council meeting; if so, if he will report on those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17331/11]

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 16: To ask the Taoiseach if the specific issue of the Irish debt crisis and the sustainability of the EU-IMF deal for Ireland was discussed at the EU Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17332/11]

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 17: To ask the Taoiseach if the issue of unemployment here and across Europe was discussed at the recent European Council meeting [17333/11]

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I tabled six of the questions in this group. Two are quite general in nature, while the other four are specific. I hope to have the opportunity to obtain clarification in respect of the latter four and also to make a couple of points regarding the Taoiseach's general response.

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: In his weekly newsletter, the Taoiseach, in the context of his experience at the European Council, stated he was very pleased in respect of the meeting at which the ESM was discussed and indicated that the latest provisions relating thereto will create a new playing field that will provide bondholders with a sense of confidence. In discussing the debt crisis with his European counterparts,...

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Were any of these issues, the social cost of prioritising bankers and bondholders, discussed or was the discussion all about providing confidence for bondholders? On the question of Greece, was there any acknowledgment that the people of Greece, who are resisting the austerity measures to pay back these bankers, may have good cause or that their resistance is now forcing a discussion about...

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Not only is the IMF dictating that we sacrifice society to pay bondholders, but we must also sacrifice the health and safety of brave people trying to bring aid and solidarity to the people of Gaza.

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: These are all questions.

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: What about the social consequences?

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: In recent weeks and again this week much legislation is being rushed through the Dáil in order to meet the target set by the EU-IMF. Given the proximity of the EU-IMFs delegation's visit between 6 July and 16 July, will we have a chance to give our views about the quarterly review in the House, and in particular to discuss the issue-----

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Precisely on that point-----

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: When I asked the question of the Taoiseach previously he referred it to the Whips but we have had no positive response from the Government.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Could you just let me finish this point, a Cheann Comhairle?

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We have asked several times and the Taoiseach has indicated a willingness to provide time for a discussion on the question of the sale of State assets, but this has not yet been granted. Will this decision be made in a few weeks? Will we-----

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Will we get a chance to discuss it in the Dáil?

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: There is a massive queue for those, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We raised it at every meeting, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Taoiseach wants to respond.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: You allowed it with others, a Cheann Comhairle.