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Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: That is a good question.

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Does Deputy Buttimer agree it was wrong to sell it?

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The difference between me and Deputy Buttimer is that if Deputy Buttimer believes we were wrong, why are those in his Government selling State assets, including Bord Gáis Éireann?

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Government announced it in the Dáil. Deputy Buttimer might not remember it.

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Yes, they are. They are part-selling Bord Gáis Éireann.

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Does Deputy Buttimer agree with that? Naturally, he agrees with it. I was not in Government and was instead a Senator at the time of the sale of Cómhlucht Siúicre Éireann but I do not believe it was a good idea in hindsight. We believed we had put in place the protection of the golden share, but it was not very golden when it came to the point. Having learned my lesson, I am not keen...

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: That decision was made before the election. Those in the current Government knew all about it when they promised the €20 billion. I am simply asking where it has gone. The idea was good but the figure was outrageous. I do not know where we were supposed to get €20 billion from. Under this scheme the banks will run rings around the Government. Perhaps the old idea of the Agricultural...

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Deputy Mathews should read the documentation.

Written Answers — An Foras Teanga: An Foras Teanga (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 90: To ask the Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist aige moladh a chur ar aghaidh chun na Comhairle Aireachta Thuaidh/Theas maidir le straitéis Uile-Oileáin don Ghaeilge a réiteach agus an bhfuil sé sásta coincheap na straitéise Uile-Éireann a chur ar chlár an chéad chruinnithe eile den Chomhairle Aireachta Thuaidh/Theas; agus an ndéanfaidh sé...

Written Answers — Foras na Gaeilge: Foras na Gaeilge (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 91: To ask the Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an mbeidh pobal na Gaeilge i gceannas ar a gclár oibre féin faoin tSamhail Nua Mhaoinithe atá beartaithe ag Foras na Gaeilge, an aithneoidh an tSamhail seo bonneagar reatha na n-eagraíochtaí reatha, an aithneofar sa tSamhail nua rannpháirteachas na gcomhaltaí deonacha agus saineolas na bhfoirne reatha; agus an...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if Ashlley Lodge, Leenane, Connemara, is one of the State assets being considered for sale; the uses this building is used for; the upkeep and other associated costs with this building each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24680/12]

Written Answers — Bord Iascaigh Mhara: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 148: To ask the Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara ar phléigh B.I.M. leis nó lena Roinn an cinneadh atá déanta aige stop a chur leis na deontais do threalamh sábháilte d'iascairí; má phléigh, cén chomhairle a chuir a Roinn orthu; cé mhéid airgid a shábhálfar de bharr an bheartais seo i mbliana; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [24606/12]

Written Answers — Bord Iascaigh Mhara: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 149: To ask the Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara cén méid airgid a chaithfidh Bord Iascaigh Mhara i mbliana ar fhorbairt agus pleanáil don fheirm éisc i gCuan na Gaillimhe; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [24607/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any instruction has issued from him in relation to the purchase or replacement of vehicles by the agencies under his remit; the total number of vehicles owned by each agency; the year of original registration of each vehicle; the total expenditure in each of the past three years on the purchase, maintenance and other...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress that has been made in relation to allowing adoptions from Russia to proceed, particularly in cases in which a declaration has been made to adopt a child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24734/12]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress made in discussions with the Russian authorities in relation to adoptions from Russia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24735/12]

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tá áthas orm go bhfuil deis agam cupla focal a rá faoin ábhar seo agus tacaíocht a thabhairt don rún seo. Tá sé thar a bheith tábhachtach go ndéanfaimís cuimhniú ar na láithreacha a bhí lárnach do Éirí Amach 1916. Mar a dúirt an Teachta Brendan Smith, tá go leor den Stát atá againn anois bunaithe ar aois na ndaoine a chuaigh amach i 1916 ag iarraidh saoirse a bhaint...

Written Answers — International Summits: International Summits (22 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will be attending the NATO Summit in Chicago on 20 and 21 May 2012; the purpose of his attendance; if it has any significance for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24832/12]

Written Answers — Leader Programmes: Leader Programmes (22 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 502: To ask the Aire Comhshaoil, Pobail agus Rialtais Áitiúil cén uair a dhéanfar cinneadh maidir leis an iarratas a rinneadh faoin gClár LEADER roimh leachtú Mheitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (sonraí leis seo); agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [25624/12]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (23 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans any interim measures to assist distressed borrowers prior to the finalisation of the personnel insolvency legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25604/12]