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EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Dick Roche: Mr. Kenny suggested correctly that the EU-IMF team had set their faces against burning the bondholders and that this was a parameter.

EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Dick Roche: However, Deputy Brian Hayes disputed this.

EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Dick Roche: He suggested that if this was an exclusive deal with the IMF, that would not be the position but unfortunately the EU sold out on the issue. His view, not for the first time, was entirely misrepresenting the position taken by an international body. I suggest that Deputy Hayes, in the time between now and Christmas, might pick up a document, "Default in Today's Advanced Economies:...

EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Dick Roche: I know that the truth hurts but a tiny bit of forbearance is needed. The European Central Bank, the IMF and various senior spokespersons from across the Union have made the point that the populist and uncomplicated line which has been taken by Fine Gael, namely, that everybody should be burned, is a nonsense policy. I will return to the first point I made. The idea that European policy will...

EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Dick Roche: The only one is the one mentioned by the Deputy.

EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Dick Roche: When one descends to personal insults, one detracts from one's argument, even if it is a fatuous one.

EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Dick Roche: No, he made a personal comment.

EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Dick Roche: The Deputy's speech contained an impossible cliché.

EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Dick Roche: You are the laughing stock.

EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Dick Roche: He is a prat.

Order of Business. (19 Jan 2011)

Dick Roche: I learned from Deputy Rabbitte.

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Jan 2011)

Dick Roche: The point made by Deputy Creed on the issue of stress tests is valid because the stress tests were questioned at the time. I refer the House to a point made by his colleague, Deputy Barrett. There is a necessity within Europe for countries to have their own mechanisms for examining where they are. He has made the valid point that there has been dependence on highly questionable ratings...

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Jan 2011)

Dick Roche: In my concluding statement, I will deal with the question raised by Deputies Kenny, Barrett, Creed and Howlin as to what is European. The situation in Côte d'Ivoire after its November presidential election was considered at the meeting. The Union, along with ECOWAS, the US and the UN, has indicated its concerns over the difficulties experienced by the duly elected president. Following the...

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Jan 2011)

Dick Roche: It has not reached that point yet. The issue needs to be strongly dealt with, a position which the European Union supports. I have said before in the House that Africa first should resolve African problems. Given Europe's history of colonisation in the continent, we should not be the first to intervene in such matters but should support an African resolution.

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Jan 2011)

Dick Roche: It is obvious Montenegro has worked hard to achieve its membership candidate status. The Croatian application for EU membership will progress rapidly during the Hungarian EU Presidency. The Croatians are anxious to achieve membership and have tried to tick all the required boxes. Deputy Howlin made a good point about the long drawn-out process of Turkey's membership and Mr. Robert Schuman's...

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Jan 2011)

Dick Roche: Deputy Ó Snodaigh has reminded me that I did not provide an answer in respect of a question put by Deputy Howlin. I will place the relevant information on the record of the House when replying to Deputy Ó Snodaigh. In respect of the Basques, in the first instance we should be guided by the Spanish Government. This issue will have to be dealt with in that context. A number of remarkable...

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Jan 2011)

Dick Roche: Deputy Kenny made a strong point regarding the seriousness of the position of the European banks and referred to the sub-prime markets. The Deputy also made a very interesting comment in respect of the Federal Reserve in the United States and sought to relate this to Europe. The most important point he made has also been made on several recent occasions by Dr. Garret FitzGerald. We need...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts (19 Jan 2011)

Dick Roche: I thank Senators Walsh and Norris for their contributions on this issue. There is doubt that there has been a growth across the world in religious intolerance, not only Christianophobia but also Islamophobia and anti-Semitism. It is intolerable at this stage of human development that such growth should occur. The Christmas Eve bombings in Jos, Nigeria, which claimed 80 lives, are widely...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts (19 Jan 2011)

Dick Roche: None of us referred to another minority faith which is suffering oppression, namely, members of the Baha'i religion. I have spoken to representatives of the Baha'i faith in this country and I am concerned about their case. Its omission from this discussion was not intentional.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts (19 Jan 2011)

Dick Roche: It is regrettable that intolerance is growing around the world. All civilised nations should make every effort to ensure it does not raise its ugly head again.