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EU Summits (8 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Deputy Martin has had his chance. The Taoiseach did not answer one important part of the question. Was there discussion at the Council meeting about the fact that growth is stalling and contracting in Europe as a result of austerity? There is a widespread view among a wide spectrum of commentators, academics and economists, supported by recent figures, that growth is contracting and is...

EU Summits (8 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: On the question of the referendum, does the Taoiseach share the shock most people feel at the hostile response in Europe and among the markets, who seem to be dictating everything to us, at the simple fact that the Greek people might have a vote? Does the Taoiseach think this is terrible? Does the Taoiseach think this shows dysfunctionality at the heart of the European system that they were...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Will the Taoiseach clarify his position on bringing forward legislation on ECB interest rates? It is not clear. Is he saying legislation will not be introduced unless the Financial Regulator tells the Government he wants legislation? Will the Government not respond to the outrage over the failure to pass on the interest rate reduction and will it bring forward legislation to ensure it is...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: When will the mental capacity Bill be brought forward?

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: What if he does not?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Health if he will reverse the planned cuts to homeless services announced last week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33031/11]

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: A Cheann Comhairle, I had my hand up.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Are they coming home today? Does the Deputy know that?

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Taoiseach has the right to vary the Order of Business in the Dáil. I appeal to him to re-order today's business-----

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: -----to allow for a debate about 14 Irish citizens-----

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: -----who have been illegally kidnapped, shackled and denied their legal rights-----

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: -----while trying to bring aid to the people of Gaza. The Irish Government, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in particular, have said nothing about our citizens being humiliated and abused.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I appeal to the Taoiseach to allow a discussion on this issue.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We have been humiliated by the troika and now humiliated by Israel. It is a disgrace, Taoiseach.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: While there is nothing directly objectionable in this Bill-----

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: To be honest, I am indifferent to it.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Because, having listened to the speeches from the other side of the House, the Government is trying to suggest enacting the Bill will do something to deal with the reasons we are in the deepest economic crisis the State has ever faced and the European economy is teetering on the edge of an abyss. These measures on which the Government is being dictated to by the European Union and the IMF...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Minister of State can think what he likes, but I think the Government is bluffing.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I am sure the Government side has had its opportunity to speak, has it not?