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Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: Not at all.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: What is your view, a Cheann Comhairle?

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: You are the Chairman of the Dáil, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: It should be debated.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: The measures being proposed here were brought about as a result of mismanagement and, unfortunately, Ireland is one of the reasons for that. At various budgets dating back to 2005, Fine Gael warned about the mismanagement of the Irish economy and the unfortunate outlook that existed. I would like to remind the House of some of the statements at the time by the then Fine Gael spokesman on...

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: Would the Minister of State like to make a statement first?

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: I thank the Minister for his support on the establishment of an independent rating agency that would not be seen as a political vehicle but that would be respected for its independence. I hope the benefit of having an independent agency would be followed up with the recommendation I made that it would help us to borrow money. In terms of borrowing money big is helpful. First, people listen...

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: The Republicans will not agree to any legislation.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: Let us start with 20%.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: It is dangerous.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if it is a condition of receiving rent supplement that the tenancy be registered with the Private Residential Tenancies Board, and that the non-principal private residence charge has been paid on the rented property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40386/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (3 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 205: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rationale for landlords who sign up to the rental assistance scheme not being required to pay the non-principal private residence charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40385/10]

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: A Cheann Comhairle, can you ask that Deputy Kenny's microphone be turned on?

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: We cannot hear Deputy Kenny.

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: You cannot have the Order of Business until this has been determined. That is the point.

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: This is not Iran, you know. It is a democracy.

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: The Ceann Comhairle is not chairing the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party at the moment. He is chairing this House.

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: It is not up to the Taoiseach to tell Deputy Kenny he is out of order.

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: It is none of the Taoiseach's business.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (9 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the proposed new 151 sq.m extension to the National Rehabilitation Hospital at Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin is likely to receive funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41176/10]