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Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Gilmore was asked about water charges last month and had an "Enda Kenny moment".

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: This time last year the Labour Party was talking tough in respect of crime.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: When it came to taking action, however, those in the Labour Party were totally weak-kneed.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Burton stated that she predicted everything. I remind the Deputy of her comments regarding the 2006 budget when she stated that not enough was being spent on social welfare and when she sought further tax cuts. In 2007, she criticised us for not introducing tax cuts in the budget and sought more spending.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In 2008, she stated that the budget contained only minimal social welfare increases.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Rabbitte devoted an entire speech to criticising us for the fact that - this was his claim - Ireland was below the EU average on public spending. Those in the Labour Party speak out of both sides of their mouths. They want it every way.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The country has turned the corner in recent times and we will not be deflected from our course.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: If we continue not to receive the support of the Opposition in respect of the tough job we must do in the coming years, we will do that job on our own.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Quinn speaks out of both sides of his mouth.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Neither of us was ever in the Galway tent.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: No, I had better things to do.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: It will be an interesting election.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The revolting Taoiseach.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: This delaying tactic means we will miss a few minutes of the World Cup.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: It will not work.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that the persons concerned are required to be in possession of a valid Irish visa prior to seeking entry to the State. Comprehensive information with regard to the visa application process is available on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (www.inis.gov.ie). The provision of a multiple entry visa is available to applicants in certain...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Marriage to an Irish national does not confer an automatic right of residence in the State. A non EEA national who wishes to reside in the State on the basis of their marriage to an Irish national must make an application for permission to remain in the State. There is presently no legislative basis for this process pending the implementation of the revised Immigration Bill. There are...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for a large number of organisations in Ireland which are registered with the Gardaí for this purpose and which employ persons in a full-time, part-time, voluntary or training capacity to work with children and/or vulnerable adults. The strategic expansion of the Garda vetting service is taking place by way of a phased roll-out...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. The standard conditions for a person aged 18 years are that they must: be of good character; have had a period of one year's...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As stated in the response to Parliamentary Question 570 of 20 April 2010, the contents of the Report of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate on Resource Allocation are being examined by the Garda Commissioner and his senior management. I am informed that, following discussions with Garda management, the Garda Inspectorate intends to publish an update in July 2010 on the implementation of their...