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Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: On a point of clarification——

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: I was not aware that students could apply now for a postal vote.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: The point the Deputy has highlighted is very significant.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: It is a great opportunity for students who are away from home to apply now for a postal vote.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (2 Oct 2007)

Frank Fahey: Question 524: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to the request from Galway City Council for the approval of the appointment of temporary engineering staff to the proposed transport office in Galway City Council. [21818/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (2 Oct 2007)

Frank Fahey: Question 525: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the need for the appointment of staff to prepare tender documentation for the Galway bus strategy, the provision of park and ride facilities and the improvement of traffic circulation in the city with a view of improvement in public transport. [21819/07]

Road Safety: Motion. (11 Dec 2007)

Frank Fahey: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this motion on road safety and to outline some of the initiatives that have been implemented by the Government and those that will be implemented under the new road safety strategy. Significant initiatives realised under the two previous strategies, particularly in the last two years, include the extension of penalty points and fixed charges,...

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (26 Feb 2008)

Frank Fahey: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, before an arbitrary decision is taken to cut fees of pharmacists from 1 March 2008, consideration will be given to the setting up of an independent evaluation of pharmacy services and for a fair and reasonable price to be paid for those concerns, taking into account the concerns and interests of Galway pharmacists; and if she will...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Frank Fahey: I express my appreciation of the opportunity to participate in this debate. There is a need for action in the development of services to support further the great work being done by the National Rehabilitation Institute in Dún Laoghaire. There is no doubt that excellent services are being provided there but it is always frustrating for us as Deputies to have to constantly get on to the...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jun 2008)

Frank Fahey: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Dempsey, and his officials on tabling this long overdue Bill. Since being appointed Chairman of the Joint Committee on Transport last September, the most striking feature of the transport and infrastructure provision in the greater Dublin area has been the lack of joined-up thinking. A serious deficit in leadership has resulted in the failure to take...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Jun 2008)

Frank Fahey: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of office accommodation which is leased or rented by his Department in Galway city including State agencies under the control of his Department and organisations which are grant-aided by his Department; the floor space involved and the rental costs for 2007; and the details of properties owned by his Department in Galway city. [22929/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Funding: Health Service Funding (1 Jul 2008)

Frank Fahey: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the capital expenditure in each acute hospital during 2005, 2006 and 2007; and the capital allocations or approvals in respect of each acute hospital for 2008. [25305/08]

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Frank Fahey: Our economy is currently experiencing some difficulties, but a sense of perspective is required as we seek to adjust to the changed circumstances. We must acknowledge that the housing market is going through a painful but necessary correction, that conditions in global financial markets are very challenging, that the outlook for our trading partners has deteriorated and that our currency has...

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Frank Fahey: I can guarantee the Opposition will gain more votes by taking that courageous and responsible approach.

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: I compliment the Minister for Finance on his handling of this matter. The important issue for the Government and the country is to consider how the banks can return to lending to the real economy. The guarantee is critical in this regard. Without it, we would have an almost impossible situation. While there will be reduced leverage, which is not a bad aspiration, it is equally important...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: One of the attributes of good government is the ability to confront challenges. There is no doubt that the Government confronts a challenge greater than any we have seen on many previous occasions. However, I am convinced the Government, under the Taoiseach Deputy Cowen, is capable of meeting the challenges. The Fianna Fáil Party, the Green Party and the Progressive Democrats, together...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: The Fine Gael finance spokesman said this week that if Fine Gael were in power it would not raise taxes, but would instead bring in a budget with a 5.5% deficit. This can only mean Fine Gael favours further expenditure cuts, totalling more than €4 billion, because to reduce the deficit from 6.5% to 5.5% would cost more than €2 million. I challenge Deputy Richard Bruton to confirm that...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: I will listen to Deputy Sheehan when I have finished. The reality is that the Fine Gael opposition to this budget has been rather pathetic. I have often listened to Deputy Reilly since he came into this House and I must admit I have been rather impressed with him. However, I have never seen such hypocrisy as I have seen from this man during the debate in the past two days. I know he has...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: He also said: But I did point out at the time that it was inappropriate prioritisation. What I meant by that was I didn't want 70-year-old millionaires getting a medical card, when Johnny, who is on two inhalers, and his Dad is on 15 grand a year, doesn't have it. He went on to say that he wanted to see the over 70s medical card means tested. He said: Should Tony O'Reilly have a medical...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: I heard this man last night talking about the 70 year old man on a trolley and whether he should declare he has a medical card. Considerable criticism, much of it fair, has been made by the over 70s about the confusion surrounding this scheme. I put it back to Deputy Reilly and Fine Gael. What about the 65 year old man slightly over the present medical card limit who is ill in hospital and...