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Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: During the course of Leaders' Questions yesterday, the Taoiseach stated to me: There is no relevance whatever to me having a dinner with regard to what I do in the course of my duties. If the Deputy has any suggestion or evidence to the contrary, he should not abuse the privilege of this House. Let him go outside and say it and I will see him in court. I have gone outside the Dáil. I took...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am about to conclude. I have a responsibility to pursue the facts and to help establish the full truth. The Taoiseach's fulsome answer to my questions would be appreciated and welcomed.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has made the point that this was no big deal. It was a big deal yesterday given the Taoiseach believed he could cudgel me into silence with the threat of legal action.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I can assure the Taoiseach it was a big deal because he avoided answering any of the questions then and has continued to do so this morning.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, and I am in possession.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach is an intelligent man. I do not know if there is anything wrong with his hearing but the question I asked was if it was appropriate not for him, but for a member of the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority, IFSRA, Mr. Gray, to be in the position he was in. I asked directly of the Taoiseach why he did not offer the information. I heard his responses regarding Mr....

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are collectively trying to establish the extent of or lack of knowledge on the part of the Taoiseach in relation to this hugely important matter that impinges on the lives of every one of our citizens today and those yet unborn. I put it to the Taoiseach that this is a valid pursuit, a line of inquiry that we will relentlessly pursue. Would the Taoiseach agree that there are only one of...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----were fully aware of the real situation in relation to Anglo Irish Bank and they withheld that information from this House at the critical time when they came before Members in this Chamber or, alternatively, the Taoiseach did not have the knowledge, with all the cosy engagements that were taking place and all the relationships that have been exposed down through the years and in recent...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and was codded along by these people, corrupt bankers and others who had both the Taoiseach and Minister for Finance as fools? It is one or the other. Either the Taoiseach and Minister for Finance are fools or they misled us. The Taoiseach may be ebullient this morning following his success yesterday but make no mistake about it the people have already decided in relation to his future.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is time to go.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has always been there.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Briefly, can I ask-----

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They are finished for today.

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his participation in the December 2010 European Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48356/10]

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach expect that we will have sight of the text of the proposed amendment to the EU treaties for the purpose of establishing a permanent mechanism to safeguard the financial stability of the euro area with a view to having a discussion in the Dáil? He is indicating a date in March for a return to the issue. Will we have a democratic opportunity before the conclusion of this...

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. It was about the working time directive.

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will we have the opportunity to have the text on the referendum discussed?

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To return to the first matter, I asked the Taoiseach about the proposed changes for the simplified revision procedure. Has the Taoiseach sought legal advice to confirm what he stated after the December Council meeting to the effect that a referendum would not be required? Will the Taoiseach clarify this? Has the Taoiseach sought advice from the Attorney General? Is there clarity or...

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It would be remiss of me if I did not acknowledge that there were many international figures who played their part in encouraging this to come about, not least Mary Robinson and Nelson Mandela. We could name many others. A variety of voices, including that of my party president, have made a useful and positive contribution to encourage this development. Given our unique experience within...

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: May the record show it.