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Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average salary paid to a person who is given term time leave within the sector versus the costs for hiring replacement cover; the savings made to the Exchequer for the duration of each term time leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5655/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the proportion of the population at large, at current calculations, who will reach retirement age with no pension whatsoever; if she will break this down by private and public sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5645/09]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 369: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures of political reform that will be introduced to demonstrate that politicians are willing to play their part in tackling the economic crisis, particularly in relation to unvouched expenses and political donations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5649/09]

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the powers he possesses in relation to the hiring and firing of senior executives and management staff at the ESB; the powers he has in relation to freezing the pay of ESB workers in the current economic crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5650/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 526: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the stage at which projects at schools (details supplied) are at; if there is scope to move these projects further in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6149/09]

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this not particularly happy subject. I have decided not to use notes, as I would rather speak from the heart to see what comes to mind. Sometimes, one would not say what comes to mind, were one being diplomatic. However, some tough things must be said. As for the specific item of legislation, Deputy Mansergh suggested that Members should refer to the...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: That is the problem and that is why the Green Party is suffering. It does not have the money and one can see what happens to the party. If it was across the board, one would have a level playing field. Real leadership is required from the Government side. I do not wish to throw muck at the Labour Party or at Fine Gael, but I will do so to make this point. As a member of a Government...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: In the interests of national stability, I will not be jumping. The last thing we want is another Iceland and we do not want to talk down the economy or this country. We must speak honestly and openly about the culture of corruption and how it was created. Why did this culture exist within banking circles? It was because the body politic was happy to take this, and the bankers assumed this...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: The Government must introduce legislation. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, is introducing legislation on local election reform, providing, for the first time, for a 60 day spending limit in local elections. This is a welcome measure, as is the move to tackle Members' expenses and the payment of the pension levy by Members. There will be...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Members of the public are prepared to take the pain reluctantly only if they see those who are assumed to be the high flyers taking the pain as well. The bankers are definitely high flyers. Most politicians earn a good salary and have generous expenses but are not exactly flowing in it. At the same time we earn more than the average industrial wage and we must take our share. We must...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: What? Saying that you are just as corrupt. That is not a double act. That is the sad fact. Deputy Shatter might have his integrity but a lot of——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I will not withdraw it but will clarify it. I mentioned the word "corruption"——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Deputy Durkan had his chance and I am entitled to mine.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Let me clarify.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: No, I did not. Did the Deputy listen to what I said?

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: No, I did not. It is on the record that I said I do not doubt this Deputy's integrity because this Fine Gael report shows that Deputy Shatter did not take corporate donations, was not morally corrupt regarding a process and is a man of the highest integrity. I never questioned that.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: However, I did question the Deputy's party continually dipping into the dirty pot, which makes it no better. It has helped make this country the way it is now. The Deputy should accept his share of the national responsibility and not be casting aspersions——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I made no personal charge.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I referred to the party.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: The video would have vindicated me.