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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: I welcome Senator Cannon to the Fine Gael team today. I must comment on the disparity in the figures being quoted by various Government members at present. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Brendan Smith, mentioned the possibility of €6 billion in cuts and then corrected himself, while the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Martin, said last night that the figures...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Senator should have listened to the Fine Gael leader, Deputy Enda Kenny, today.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government brought in regulation, but did not address it.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yesterday, Senators on all sides voiced their serious concerns regarding the proposed national strike. I welcome the Government's decision to meet the unions, which I hope will ensure the planned day of action will not proceed on Monday next. As many Members observed, the proposed strike would be completely contrary to the national interest, would damage the country's reputation...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: We want to be provided with the information that is required to allow us to participate, in a meaningful way, in the debate on decisions that will affect our children's lives and the future of this country and its economy. As Deputy Bruton made clear in the Dáil yesterday, the Government has not supplied the information we require in respect of budgetary matters. It is unacceptable to...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is very good.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: This House made its views very clear when we discussed the national strike a few days ago. We welcome the decision not to proceed with the strike. Clearly, we are entering a critical phase in the discussions about the budget and the economy with regard to the type of decisions that must be taken. The Fine Gael view on this budget and the decisions involved has been clear. We have said...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to move an amendment to the Order of Business to ask the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House to explain the decision not to proceed, in the short term, with a unit for cystic fibrosis patients and with the isolation units promised. This is a complete breach of faith with these people. It is a life and death issue for patients who suffer from cystic fibrosis....

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Change the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is ridiculous.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is about time he read our proposals.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Leader should note the price we are paying for it now.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Look at the price we paid for it.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Almost 400,000 are unemployed; that is some legacy.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is a new spin.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move amendment No. 49: In page 56, before section 81, but in Chapter 2, to insert the following new section: "81.—(1) The Minister shall make a report to both Houses of the Oireachtas six months prior to the expiration of any bilateral agreement as to: (a) whether it is proposed to conclude a new bilateral agreement with the relevant country, (b) the steps taken to date to conclude a new...

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Minister of State said, many parents are very concerned that the agreement with Vietnam has not been signed. What is the position if it is not signed? The Minister of State said there is some doubt there but that he hopes it will be agreed. What will the legal position be if it is not agreed?