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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Good luck.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Leader has to answer questions these days.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is not much evidence of that.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Motions (12 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: In respect of the motions on the amendments which have returned from the Dáil, I regret that the Government has not accepted more Fine Gael amendments during the debate on NAMA, as they would have strengthened the protection for the taxpayer. Without rehashing the entire debate on the Bill, I note that never before has so much money been handed over to so few people on behalf of so many,...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Motions (12 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: It was in the Dáil.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Motions (12 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is not a correction.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: We are seeing a continuation of the confusion that exists between the Government and the banks when it comes to exerting authority. This is a serious situation. The Minister for Finance is struggling to exert his control. We discussed these very matters during our debate on the National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009. There is confusion over the cap on salaries and it appears that AIB...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Serious questions arise regarding the Minister's authority and influence. Taxpayers are investing €54 billion in our banking system to make it function properly again. Last week, we discussed whether the guidelines had any statutory weight but it now appears they are voluntary. The small businesses and mortgage holders who followed the Cabinet's deliberations on whether money would be...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is a good observation.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister should come into the House and answer the question Mr. Mathews raised.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: On a point of order-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: On I point of order, the Minister for Finance acknowledged that he met Mr. Peter Mathews so he did not betray confidentiality.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister acknowledged he met Mr. Mathews and discussed his figures with him.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is important that it is put on the record.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: I welcome the newest Member of this House, Senator James Carroll. This is a proud and memorable day for James, his family and his supporters as he is elected to the Seanad on the Administrative Panel. On behalf of all in the Fine Gael Seanad group, I extend to him our congratulations and best wishes and hope that he has a worthwhile time in this House in the future. All three events...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is certainly one of the things the queues tell us. The Minister announced the VAT rate and has not changed it. We have repeatedly discussed such issues and the need for the economy to be more competitive. The queues are an example of the failure of the Government's financial and economic policy. I am glad the Minister will attend the House to discuss the flooding, although I would...