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Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle will allow me to finish my question.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Give me a break. The situation is that on the back of that public aid to Bank of Ireland it has in the past couple of days increased the premia on its home insurance customers by in excess of 50%.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle's letter will be there when he gets home this evening.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle needs to understand——

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. This is an important matter that needs to be publicly aired and to have public attention drawn to it.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is happening at the same time as Government is pressing ahead with proposals to bail out these banks. The Minister signalled the Bank of Ireland as the strongest and most likely to survive in all the circumstances maintaining, yet at a time when property is valued at least 50% less than heretofore it has increased——

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In some instances, there is a 50% increase in premia that I have noted during the past couple of days.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Our offices were in contact with the bank this morning and it has confirmed that it has done this.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it any wonder the Minister could say Bank of Ireland's future is rosy and profitable? The only way the people can deal with this is to withdraw their custom.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I share the same opinion. The proposal to go into recess for two weeks is excessive. A single week for Easter is more than adequate, appropriate and justifiable but to go into a second week, even though that has been the precedent heretofore is in the current circumstances, as has been well outlined, not in any way sustainable, no matter what explanation can be offered. The Government has...

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Irish people are sick of the myths and mistruths about the economy and especially about the banks, being peddled by this Fianna Fáil-Green Government to suit its own political agenda. This morning, I was speaking to a customer who had just received a letter from Bank of Ireland. Her home insurance premium is about to increase by more than 50%. Despite never making any claim on the...

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order——

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order, this is supposed to be a question and answer session and that is not what is taking place. Deputies are waiting to put direct questions to which we want direct answers.

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like the Minister to shed some light in his answers on a couple of important matters specifically pertaining to the role of the auditing and accountancy firms, their role in NAMA and their previous roles in regard to some of those banking institutions. Little light has been shed on their particular roles. It is important that the Minister would use the opportunity to provide clarity...

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister for his reply. Could I interpret his previous remarks as indicating that they will be investigated and that the matters I have just highlighted will be the subject of full scrutiny in the course of the investigation under way?

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister's assertion.

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: According to the report Health in Ireland: Key Trends 2009, published on 1 December 2009 by the Department of Health and Children, "obesity in Ireland is now one of the major challenges which faces the health services into the future. In 2007, 59% of men and 41% of women self-reported as either being overweight or obese". This is a fairly stark statement and it needs to be taken very...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will restore funding for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14334/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will publish the report of the committee to review the house rules, including the complaints procedure, in respect of the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14335/10]

International Financial Services Centre. (20 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach his role and that of his Department regarding the International Financial Services Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11526/10]