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Programme for Government (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: They are all our policies.

Programme for Government (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: The former Minister, Eamon Ryan, introduced it.

Programme for Government (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have a quick one. In regard to the progress report, surely there is a justification for it on the basis the Government now has about €1.5 billion to €2 billion more available per annum than was predicted because of the Greek crisis and all that has ensued from it.

Programme for Government (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: You did not either. I put it to the Taoiseach that there probably is a need to review the programme. There are all sorts of commitments coming out about abandoning the Government's commitment to student fees. In terms of special needs education ------

Programme for Government (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----there is no need for what is going on there. A very small amount is needed to sort out that provision. What is required is a pragmatic response and so on. Can the Taoiseach indicate whether the comprehensive spending review, in line with the programme for Government, will be published in early October? There is a need to review it.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: I wish to put on record that it is disappointing the degree to which the preparations for this have been so rushed given that it does relate to the amendment to the Constitution. It is not satisfactory and it flies in the face of all of the rhetoric about Dáil reform and better procedures. A good deal of time was lost before the summer recess. We have come back now on a tight time...

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Can the House receive clarification from the Taoiseach because we are concerned about the guillotining of the debate on Second Stage of the Bill at 6.30 p.m?

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Subsequent to this, the debate on Committee and Remaining Stages is to be guillotined at 10 p.m. That allows for approximately two hours to deal with Committee and Remaining Stages. This seems to be an incredibly short time, given the fundamental importance of the Bill. I ask the Taoiseach to outline how the Government intends to take Committee and Remaining Stages. Will it receive or...

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will amendments be allowed? Will the Government bring forward amendments? Will the Opposition be allowed to bring forward amendments?

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: The debate on Committee and Remaining Stages is to be guillotined at 10 p.m. tomorrow.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will amendments be allowed?

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: To be fair to all concerned, it is important to be clear.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Buttimer-----

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: I accept that, a Cheann Comhairle. I will not mind him.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: I ask that the Whips meet to discuss the matter.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: When he was on this side of the House, the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, was the most vociferous about guillotining debates on Bills and foreshortening debate.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am trying to be constructive. Will the Opposition be allowed to table amendments and does the Government intend to bring forward amendments?

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Government Deputies are becoming very arrogant.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Last June the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, announced that the Government had a plan which he would bring before the House to impose substantial losses on senior bondholders in Anglo Irish Bank and the Irish Nationwide Building Society. He added that he did not think the taxpayer should have to redeem what had become speculative investment. Will the Taoiseach confirm whether...

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: In a statement on 15 June.