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Seanad: Irish Language: Statements (11 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: Tá an-áthas orm bheith anseo. Tá mé i ndáiríre mar gheall ar sin. Is pribhléid é dom bheith anseo i bhur measc. Ar nós a lán Seanadóirí, fuair mé mo chuid bunoideachais agus meánoideachais trí mheán na Gaeilge ar fad, nach mór. D'fhoglaim mé Laidin trí Ghaeilge. Tá mo chuid Gaeilge imithe chun donais, faraoir, ón lá gur chuaigh mé go dtí an ollscoil. Aontaím leis...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (12 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or in the Resolution of the Dáil of 14th June, 2007, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, or in the Resolution of the Dáil of 10th March, 2009, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Education and Science, shall be set down to Ministers in the...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Referral to Joint Committee (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009, a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Dáil Éireann on 23 March, 2009, be referred to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in accordance with paragraph (2) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee,...

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I wish to share my time with the Minister of State, Deputy Trevor Sargent, and the Minister of State, Deputy Billy Kelleher.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dail Eireann" and substitute the following: "—acknowledges that the business of Government has grown in terms of volume and complexity, and that Ministers of State play an important role in the delivery of the policy aims set out in the programme for Government; notes that Ministers and Ministers of State have taken a 10% reduction of pay...

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: Of course I will.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: The Deputy will have an opportunity if, or when, he reaches this side of the House. I assure the House and the public that the Government is committed to ensuring Ministers of State represent optimum value for money and that they contribute to the savings that are so necessary to put our economy and our public finances back on an even keel. Along with Ministers, Ministers of State accepted a...

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: The Government is committed to this important exercise. As never before, we need to make sure this House looks out rather than in.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: The proposal will be brought through the sub-committee and the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. Another important matter is Oireachtas expenditure. We know that virtually no sector of our society is immune from the negative impact of the economic downturn. It is important that we in the Oireachtas show leadership by putting our own ship in order. I understand that the Oireachtas...

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: The recommended adjustments also include a cut in the free postage allowance paid to Members, a decrease in the mileage rates payable, and a reduction in the committee travel budget. These proposals are currently being considered by the Minister.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: As Members will be aware, the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes, or "an bord snip" as it is sometimes colloquially known——

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: ——is examining in detail all aspects of public expenditure. The group will review the scope for reducing or refocusing the existing range of expenditure programmes and it will look critically at the numbers of public servants employed across all areas of the public service to assess the scope for transferring staff to priority areas, for reducing numbers overall and to identify surplus...

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I assure the House that the Government will continue to pursue these issues vigorously. I call on the House to recognise the commitment of the Government to reform and efficiency in the areas of Government and parliamentary affairs and to support the amendment.

Written Answers — Civil Registrations: Civil Registrations (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: The number of births registered in 2006, 2007 and 2008 (Quarters 1 and 2); and the number of those in which no father's name was registered are as follows: Year Total births registered No father's name registered 2006 64,237 4,156 2007 70,620 4,166 2008 (Quarters 1 and 2) 38,173 2,155 The latest Vital Statistics report published by the CSO was for Quarter 2, 2008. Figures for the full...

Treaty of Amsterdam: Referrals to Joint Committee (26 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves, in accordance with Article 29.4.6° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council of the European Union that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Treaty of Amsterdam: Referrals to Joint Committee (26 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measures: (i) a proposal for a Council Decision concerning the signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway on the...

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (31 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: The exact data the deputy requested is not available. The CSO collects statistics on the possession of offensive weapons (excluding firearms) and statistics for the period 2003-2008 are included below. Please note offensive weapons include all non-firearm based weapons and, in addition to knives, may refer to sticks or other melee weapons. Number of offences under ICCSq 11d Possession of...

National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2009: First Stage (1 Apr 2009)

Pat Carey: No.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Pat Carey: If the Deputy wishes, but it will eat into the budget debate.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (2 Apr 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: "That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Dáil on 7th, 8th and 9th April, 2009: (i) oral questions shall not be taken; (ii) Leaders' Questions shall be taken at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday; (iii) the Order of Business shall be taken at the conclusion of Leaders'...