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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: Then I would suggest that the Leader either contacts the Press Council of Ireland about this man's article, in which he states what politicians should and should not comment on, when he himself had a vested interest. It brings to mind the image of having a chip on one's shoulder. He has a six inch block on his shoulder.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I do not know what it is this morning but Members opposite seem very cantankerous and obstreperous.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I wish to raise two issues. First, I thank my colleague from Kerry, Senator Daly, for bringing to the attention of the House the great work Build 4 Life does. I would appreciate any help he can give because I have had several meetings with the Minister, Deputy Reilly, on this issue. We have made ground and, I hope there will be a resolution or a solution to the issue in the near future....

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I have. What licence has Fianna Fáil on the national emblem?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: Yes, I have several questions, with the indulgence of the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: Where does-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: Where does a mere mortal like myself go to remove that logo from Fianna Fáil? In fairness to Mr. Seán Gallagher, he was smart enough not to go there. He did not use that logo and he is benefiting from that.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: The question to the Leader is how I should go about removing that logo-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: -----our national emblem, as the Fianna Fáil logo?

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I wish to raise two issues. Would it possible for the Leader to ask the Minister for Education and Skills to come to this House to explain why sample papers for Project Maths, which is a new syllabus, were only made available to students last week? It is not good enough that these sample papers only became available last week. Also, students and teachers have expressed concern about the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I am getting to it. Mr. Elderfield, when visiting UCC on Friday last gave a direction to the banking fraternity in regard to increases in standard variable rates despite his stating previously ".....we do not have powers in this regard". Would it be possible for the Leader to invite the Governor of the Central Bank, Professor Honohan, and the Financial Regulator, Mr. Elderfield, to this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I raised another issue, that of investments by credit unions. The Governor's answer, which I have in black and white, was that he did not want to address the specific investments that I mentioned. This answer is not good enough. If the Governor and his deputy will not give answers at a committee meeting, I suggest that they be brought before the House to give them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: This is the answer I received from the Governor.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: Yes. Will the Leader arrange for the Governor of the Central Bank to attend the House so that he might answer questions-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: -----without giving the types of answer he gave at the committee meeting?

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes. He indicated in his opening statement that Part 3 of the Bill provides for the establishment of a fund, to be known as the credit institutions resolution fund, which will provide capital for a bridge bank. Will this bridge bank effectively be the NAMA of credit unions? One wonders whether there is a need for such a body. It is my...

Seanad: Ambulance Service (18 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I tabled this matter in light of the reduction in the ambulance service in the Caherciveen area, which covers most of Kerry South from Killorglin to Castlecove, a distance of some 40 miles. It also covers the extensive area from Valentia up to Dromod-Maistir Gaoithe. Ambulance cover for the area is being reduced to the hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. I cannot understand the reason this is...

Seanad: Ambulance Service (18 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. I imagine that approximately 90% of all car accidents happen at night. How does one cover an accident involving two cars if one paramedic is sent to the scene of the accident where five people may be injured and there is not an ambulance at the scene? An accident occurred in my constituency last year where the fire brigade crew...

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: Sections 91 and 92 provide that the Central Bank may direct an institution to prepare a recovery plan setting out actions that could be taken to facilitate its survival and recovery. Some credit unions are already in negotiations in regard to, to use Mr. O'Brien's term, "the mother ship" taking weaker credit unions under its wings. Will the recovery and resolution plans tool be used to...