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National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: The Deputy made that choice.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: I should like to share time with Deputy Máire Hoctor, with the permission of the House.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Before Deputy Ó Snodaigh leaves the Chamber, I do not have any bank shares, so to take him up on his point, I have declared that straight up.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: He can see the rest of my contribution on the monitor. I did not buy Eircom shares, either. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important legislation as regards the NAMA Bill. I want to take up a couple of points that were raised by Deputy Ó Snodaigh. This is not a question, and never has been, of a bailout for developers, builders or banks. This is about the real economy. NAMA...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: -----with €2 billion, Fine Gael is effectively saying.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: The ECB has not even agreed the process. This process is agreed.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: I hope that the engagement that happens with the Opposition on Committee Stage will give rise to some viable amendments being tabled. Everyone agrees we have a problem that has to be dealt with and we cannot just allow it to sit. Nationalisation should be the very last thing we do, because it would cost the taxpayer more. The Fine Gael proposal does not stack up. The proposal that stacks...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (8 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on reports in a newspaper (details supplied) concerning the deployment of members of the Army Ranger Wing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34743/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (8 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of persons who applied under the recent Army and Naval Service cadet recruitment competition; the number who got through round one; the number who were subsequently called for fitness assessment; the number who were called for interview; the gender breakdown of these figures; when he expects to offer places to successful candidates; and...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance if the manufacturing and retailing of grave headstones is deemed a charitable purpose; and if this activity is allowed charitable status for tax and VAT exemptions. [35193/09]

Written Answers — Insurance Cover: Insurance Cover (13 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the insurance cover in place in his Department in the event of a pupil being injured during a sports match, representing their school, during school time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35451/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will assist a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who is seeking a back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37358/09]

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Tell that to the Senators.

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: I am pleased to be given the opportunity to speak on the Government amendment to the Private Members' motion tabled by Fine Gael. The Government remains committed to ensuring that Ireland remains open for business to both foreign and domestic companies and enterprises. As a small nation we have been incredibly successful in attracting foreign direct investment against stern competition....

Written Answers — Córas Postchóid: Córas Postchóid (5 Nov 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 211: To ask the Aire Cumarsáide, Fuinnimh agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha an mbeadh sé sásta córas postchóid nua na hÉireann a bhunú ina iomláine ar logainmneacha Gaeilge, ar uimhreacha agus ar an gcoimriú IE, nó ar uimhreacha agus litreacha nach mbaineann le haon logainm amhail ceann a bheadh bunaithe ar chomhordanáidí mar atá in úsáid sa chóras PONC atá curtha le...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (17 Nov 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the role he has in supporting the development of local food production and related enterprise in rural areas; the provision in the rural development programme to fund the growth of such local business; his plans to make such funding available to the Fingal area for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (1 Dec 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 278: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the EU birds directive and the circular which he sent out to farmers and landowners, this will prohibit the use of scarecrows and other such devices which are crucial for vegetable growers within the special protection area zones (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (1 Dec 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 279: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation schedule to designate special protection areas (details supplied) in County Dublin under the EU birds directive; the way in which compensation payments will be calculated in view of the fact that there is a wide variety of high value crops grown with in the SPA...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (9 Dec 2009)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the draft heads of the Bill for the regulation of the gaming sector will be published in the first quarter of 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46233/09]

Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Certain Members of the Opposition appear to have already made up their minds about the results of an inquiry into the banking system. Deputy Higgins should not be surprised at that.