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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: There was no corruption attached to this announcement or to the correct development of the extension to Wexford General Hospital. I want to put that on the record. I would welcome if it could be arranged for the Minister for Health to come into the House to give a full explanation of this-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: -----as he did in the Dáil Chamber yesterday. I want to take this opportunity to raise the issue of the discussions the Government is having with the troika on the promissory note for the IBRC and to request that the Leader invite Christine Lagarde, the former French finance Minister, to address the Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: I want to put it on the record and I will write to the CPP. Christine Lagarde is the head of the IMF. If she were to address this Chamber, it would be a fantastic opportunity to listen to her views on the discussions that are ongoing. Prior to the troika coming to town we were told that the IMF was the worst of the worst but amazingly we are finding that the ECB tends to be the worst of...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: I apologise for that.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: I am just finishing. We are being told that the IMF is giving us the most support on an appropriate deal on the promissory notes in the interests of the citizens of this country.

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (31 Jan 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: I propose the Bill be passed.

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (31 Jan 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: Now.

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Jan 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 5 February 2013.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Districts (31 Jan 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: In tabling this motion, I am trying to delve into the rationale for the decision by senior gardaí to amalgamate the Gorey and Enniscorthy districts. When this matter was first brought to my attention I raised with senior gardaí, as issues which in my view are relevant, the level of growth in the region and also the speed of growth of criminality there. Gorey town has grown from being the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Districts (31 Jan 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: I would like to be associated with the Minister's comments. The brutal murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe has left a young widow and family bereaved. Any information that would help, however large or small, could only be of huge benefit to the investigation. I thank the Minister for his response. He made the point that he did not wish to second guess the Commissioner and I understand...

Seanad: Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Feb 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: I welcome the Minister at the early hour of 3.40 a.m. I agree with Senator Darragh O'Brien on one point, namely, that there is a natural suspicion of legislation introduced late at night. It is unfortunate that there is only so much information the Minister can give us, but such is the nature of negotiations. On a human level, there are 850 people working with the IBRC who face an uncertain...

Seanad: Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Feb 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: I think it is important-----

Seanad: Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Feb 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: I am glad my Sinn Féin colleague has interrupted me. It is good because it leads me to my next point. I have seen some ashen-faced Opposition people around the place. I call them the flat-earthers. They do not want a good deal because they want to continue to be able to say "Sure you are being screwed by the establishment of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Labour". These people want a bad...

Seanad: Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Feb 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: Sinn Féin are flat earthers.

Seanad: Promissory Note Arrangement: Statements (14 Feb 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: Our previous discussion of the promissory note took place late at night amid considerable uncertainty about what would happen the following day. Thankfully, certainty was provided the following day when a deal was agreed that most people consider to be a good one. We must congratulate those who put it together on behalf of the State, in particular, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael...

Seanad: Confidence in Minister for Justice and Equality and Defence: Motion (27 Feb 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: I will be as brief as possible.

Seanad: Confidence in Minister for Justice and Equality and Defence: Motion (27 Feb 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: I will be as brief as I can.

Seanad: Confidence in Minister for Justice and Equality and Defence: Motion (27 Feb 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: No. I will say what I have to say very quickly. There is a certain discourtesy from other speakers. We all have our time slot but some people exceed it. Senator MacSharry was the worst example today. He took up everyone else's time, as others did.

Seanad: Confidence in Minister for Justice and Equality and Defence: Motion (27 Feb 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: He did, so I am making the point. I disagree with the Minister for Justice and Equality on the 2013 policing plan that was commissioned by the Garda Commissioner. Certain aspects of the plan should be scrutinised and analysed. The Minister will not second-guess it. In my opinion, however, if there is an aspect of the policing plan that is incorrect - perhaps based on incorrect information...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Michael D'Arcy: There is no good time to bring in a new tax at any stage anywhere because people do not like new taxes. Realistically, one must make a decision. Does one favour a property tax or not? When one compares a property tax or increased income taxes, there is no question of increasing income tax. Income tax increases are always a negative in respect of job creation. I held a financial forum in...