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Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: -----at 1 o'clock. My speaking time was at 1.15 p.m. and I just happened to be here. I do not know where the other two are.

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: Thank you very much, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: I have only ten minutes so I will not keep the Taoiseach too long.

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: Sure I will take the half hour if I have to; I do not mind. It is little wonder that the citizens of the country are furious, frustrated and in many cases worn down to a degree. Whenever I make criticism it is always measured. I do not criticise individuals, but I am here in opposition to hold the Government to account and that is what I have to do. The Government is completely...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: -----he would see clear evidence to the contrary. Does the Minister of State not know the statistics in Waterford?

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: He does; then he will not disagree with me. This recovery of which the Government is so proud is certainly not spread between the regions.

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: Data from the Nevin Economic Research Institute suggests that 90% of the jobs created in the past year were in Dublin and the eastern side of the country. That agency is recognised by the Government as having pretty good facts in recent years. I would like to hear the Government's comments on the statistics from the Nevin Economic Research Institute. The regions have suffered...

Business of Dáil (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: On a point of order, as this is such an important issue, if there is speaking time available, it should be used.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: 14. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to the recently launched south-east tourism initiative which it was estimated could bring €950 million in tourism revenue by 2020, if he will confirm the level of overseas interest; if there have been any commitments made by international agents, currently not programming Ireland, to add Ireland as a destination; how...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: 28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the absolute carnage Irish Water is creating on the roads in County Waterford while installing water meters, if his Department will be providing an increased budget to Waterford City and County Council to repair the damage caused to the road surfaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16521/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: 30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to the sports capital programme and the confusion regarding the deadline, the online register having closed on 10 April 2015 despite the fact that the actual deadline was 24 April 2015, if his Department will consider extending the deadlines to ensure that all applicants have their applications accepted; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: 38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to previous parliamentary questions and in view of the recent increase in road fatalities, if further consideration has been given to the proposal made by the Brendan’s Law Campaign to introduce mandatory penalties for drink drivers in fatal accidents and to automatically suspend the licence of a driver involved in a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (29 Apr 2015)

John Halligan: 145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 196 of 1 October 2014, in which it was stated that Bus Éireann would not be privatised and there would be no loss of services to Waterford, if he will acknowledge that this has not been the case and that already many major routes have been scrapped from the services provided here, County...

Challenges Facing the European Union: Statements (7 May 2015)

John Halligan: I propose to concentrate on the critical situation in the Ukraine, which we all know could have dire consequences for all of Europe. Like every other Deputy, I abhor the Russian aggression in the Ukraine. However, there is a danger that the West will overlook the ongoing widespread corruption in the Ukraine, which does not appear to have abated since President Yanukovych was removed from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Changing Attitudes towards the European Union: Discussion (7 May 2015)

John Halligan: I thank the witnesses for their very detailed contributions. It is interesting that we are dealing with an all-women delegation. EU statistics show the high rate of unemployment among women. It is interesting that youth unemployment is extremely high in the EU with approximately 20.8 million people currently unemployed in Europe. Youth unemployment in Greece is running at about 56%. I...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 May 2015)

John Halligan: I remind the House that the Government's response to the tragic case of Savita Halappanavar, the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013, has actually created a situation in which medical conditions due to pregnancy which are not in themselves life-threatening must become life-threatening before it is legal to terminate a pregnancy. This Bill was meant to bring an end to the long...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (12 May 2015)

John Halligan: 184. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to possible public service pay restoration, if he will confirm the level at which it is anticipated public service pay will be restored; the grades at which restoration will take effect; if he will confirm which pay-related deductions he will seek to cut and by what margin; if it is likely that there will be a link between...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (12 May 2015)

John Halligan: There appear to be conflicting views from the Government. Would the Minister accept that many people in the public service have seen their pay dramatically reduced over the last number of years? It started with the pension levy which, I accept, this Government did not introduce. Even those in the public service who were not entitled to any pension had their hours increased and sick leave...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (12 May 2015)

John Halligan: In the spring economic statement we were told that there is €1.5 billion to spend in the October budget, and that the money would be split between taxes and spending increases. However, we were also told that the public sector rises would have to come from the €750 million within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Are we talking about a sum between €250...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (12 May 2015)

John Halligan: Yes.