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Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy should go back to his colouring book

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: No money gone into the banks.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: We did not vote for the guarantee, unlike Sinn Féin.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Sinn Féin supported the guarantee.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I am pleased to contribute to this significant debate on the reorganisation of the banking sector at a time when concerns about the structures and day-to-day operations of the State's financial institutions are at an all-time high. We do not need to discuss the matter in specific detail and I propose to keep my contribution as positive and proactive as possible. To use a well worn cliché,...

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: When Deputy Pearse Doherty was donning his green jersey, the other Sinn Féin Deputies raced through the Tá lobbies to support the most severe, right-wing, ideological Government in the history of the State. They were in great company.

Kinsale College of Further Education (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I am pleased to be able to speak on the issue of Kinsale College of Further Education. I appreciate the opportunity given to me by the Ceann Comhairle to outline this important case to the Minister of State. The college is operated by the County Cork Vocational Education Committee as a post-leaving certificate centre. It is currently under St. Brogan's College in Bandon, which is...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (7 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding plans to extend a hospital (details supplied) in County Cork; the stage the project is at; when the Health Service Executive plans to commence the project; if funds have been sanctioned by him for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7172/11]

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The animal health and welfare Bill is listed on the legislative programme. That Bill is long anticipated and updates existing legislation in the area of animal health and welfare. When will it be published and taken in the House?

Education and Training: Motion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I would like to correct a contribution made by a Deputy earlier. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, did not say that the Government would reduce public sector numbers. What he said was that the Croke Park agreement was the only game in town and that if there was not full and wide participation in it, alternatives would have to be considered. I am...

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The programme for Government refers to the deposit retention scheme. This is very important legislation dealing with the unfair retention of deposits. Obviously, it affects thousands of vulnerable students who find it difficult enough to finance their third level education. Will the Tánaiste say when it is expected this vital legislation will be brought before the House?

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Catherine Murphy is sharing time with Deputies Mattie McGrath, Pringle and Tom Fleming. How does she wish to divide the time?

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: There is one minute remaining.

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: In line with the tradition of the House, I congratulate Deputy Jim Daly on his maiden speech in Dáil Éireann.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects to begin officially dismantling the FÁS programme; when this process will be completed; the structures of the existing FÁS programme that will remain; when he expects the new national employment and entitlements service to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8050/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to encourage more private sector companies to invest in oil and gas exploration in view of the low success rate of previous contracts to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8118/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 77: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed new sewerage scheme for an area (details supplied) in County Cork; the stage of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8049/11]

Written Answers — Driver Testing Service: Driver Testing Service (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the changes that are planned for the driver theory test, in view of the fact that there are plans to update it later this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8119/11]

Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: In line with a tradition of this House, I congratulate Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick on his maiden speech in Dáil Éireann.