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- Topical Issue Debate: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: We are trying to undo some of the damage that was done when those decisions were made. The Parliament in Cyprus has rejected the deal done by its Government and the Eurogroup. I must say that this is understandable, but Cyprus now has a responsibility to find an alternative way to raise money. Those alternatives are being discussed today and will be discussed again tomorrow. Banks in...
- Topical Issue Debate: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: It is true that we are looking for solutions to retroactively get a better deal for the Irish taxpayer for the cost of appalling policy and banking mistakes in this country. The ESM does not exist to solve all problems, regardless of the conditions. It is up to the Cypriot Government to make the case and it is then up to member states within the eurozone to consider the case. The ESM is...
- Topical Issue Debate: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: Deputy Halligan did make his point well. It is a fair point. Many businesses in this country have not got fair treatment from banks in recent years. We are trying to rebuild a broken banking system and to force banks to get back into the banking business. That is something they had moved away from as they moved into the business of speculation which was part of the problem in this...
- Topical Issue Debate: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: There are two separate issues here. One relates to businesses under pressure and the other to pay levels in banks. We have just had a review of pay levels in banks and actually, for what it is worth---
- Topical Issue Debate: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: If Deputy Halligan does not want to hear my ---
- Topical Issue Debate: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: I will reply to the specific question that was asked. My view and that of the Government is that it is not possible to legislate essentially to undo or reverse contracts that have been signed. That is the position with regard to the CEO of Bank of Ireland. Instead, we have asked the banks to come forward with proposals that will reduce salary levels within banks by between 6% and 10%.
- Topical Issue Debate: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: We expect that we will get a detailed proposal on that from the banks in the not-too-distant future.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: The Order of Business is No.10, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of An Bord Bia Act 1994 (Levy on Slaughtered or Exported Livestock) Order 2013; and No. 3, Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 10 shall be decided without debate and that...
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: The national economic and social development office (amendment) Bill can be expected later this year. We expect the heads of the social welfare and pensions Bill to be published in April.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: No. That is my understanding.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: Deputy Doherty should stop grandstanding.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: The matter could be raised through the Whips.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: The landlord and tenant Bill will be published before the end of the year. The land and conveyancing Bill was approved last week.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: My understanding is that the Minister concerned does not yet have the report. When he does, he will give a copy to the family first before bringing it to the Cabinet. He does not have a finalised copy of the report.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: If legislation is required following the-----
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: -----introduction of the Croke Park II agreement, we will update the House when it happens.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: As a result of the size of the housing legislation, it will be split into three Bills. The first will be introduced in the next session and we hope the other two will come before the end of the year. There is no date for the bail Bill as the heads of the legislation have not yet come to the Cabinet.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: The Deputy is one to speak about filibustering. I just answered the question on the housing Bill. The answer would be the same.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: The housing legislation will be split into three parts, with the first of those to be introduced in the next session. We hope the other two Bills will be introduced before the end of the year.
- Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)
Simon Coveney: We had a Topical Issue debate on the matter today with Deputy Ó Cuív.