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National Reform Programme (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Three of the Europe 2020 goals are reducing the number of Europeans living below the poverty line by 25%, in other words by 20 million people, of the 80 million currently in poverty across the European Union, raising the employment rate and reducing the number of early school leavers. How can the Taoiseach square these goals with his Government's intention of cutting social welfare payments...

National Reform Programme (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is the effect of reducing supply. The austerity cuts-----

Introduction of New Member (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to offer some words of welcome. Ba mhaith liom fáilte mór a chur roimh an Teachta nua do Dhún na nGall Thiar Theas, an Teachta Piaras Ó Dochartaigh. Gan dabht, thug muintir an Dáilcheantar sin freagra don Rialtas agus thacaigh siad leis an Teachta Ó Dochartaigh agus le Sinn Féin. I extend a warm welcome to the newly elected Deputy for Donegal South-West, Pearse Doherty. I...

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The five Sinn Féin Deputies do not agree to No. a15. I like the sound of that so I will say it again. The five Sinn Féin Deputies will not agree to the Order of Business.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government is proposing to act unconstitutionally by not allowing for a proper debate or a vote to take place in this House on this agreement. Last week I challenged this not once but twice. Article 29.5.2° of the Constitution states: The State shall not be bound by any international agreement involving a charge upon public funds unless the terms of the agreement shall have been...

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are being asked to nod through this agreement when this morning-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----on the national airwaves the Minister for Justice and Law Reform stated: Clearly there were people from outside this country who were trying to bounce us, as a sovereign state, into making an application, throwing in the towel before we had even considered it as a government. There was quite incredible pressure on this country and, if you notice, they are doing the same with Portugal now.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How can this deal be accepted when, first and constitutionally, it should be properly put to the elected representatives of the people?

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In Sinn Féin's view, this deal should not be debated at all. The Taoiseach published whatever information he had on this deal in the four year plan. I suggest-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----the Taoiseach goes to the Phoenix Park this evening to dissolve this Dáil.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He should allow the people the opportunity to have their say. No other action is acceptable.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A Cheann Comhairle, you are the only one who will not have to contest your seat in the upcoming general election.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This agreement is neither acceptable nor constitutional.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have already made that suggestion long before now.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed for the reasons I have already stated. It is incredible that the Government persists with an alleged certainty-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Am I allowed to speak at all?

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am making the point, once again, that it is our belief, and it is not confined to Sinn Féin opinion, that what is proposed-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I hope that applies to speakers here as it applies to speakers elsewhere in the Chamber. What is involved in this IMF deal requires not only statements in this House but a proper debate and a vote. Constitutionally, the Government is obliged to refer this matter for the approval of the Dáil because public moneys are indeed involved and Article 29 of the Constitution-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Something that has been ordered in the House and could be contrary to the terms of the Constitution is a valid matter for a Member of this House to raise. That is what I am drawing attention to. It is my belief, as a Member of this House and a belief shared by my colleagues in Sinn Féin, that this is----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----unconstitutional and I refer the Taoiseach to Article 29 of the Constitution and request that the matter be properly addressed in this House and that a vote be taken. The preference of Sinn Féin is that the Taoiseach does not proceed with this and that the only steps he takes are to Áras an Uachtaráin to convey his resignation and that of this Government.