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Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is a serious issue and we should allow for proper debate-----

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: If we are to pass new laws on this-----

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: -----they should not be put through as a statutory instrument.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: There is no requirement from Europe to implement this.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is not required by Europe.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: On Saturday.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is time but-----

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: A Cheann Comhairle, very briefly-----

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This must be before the statutory instrument is introduced.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We certainly need more time. However, it is also important the statutory instrument is not implemented before-----

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Are we getting more time?

Proposed Statutory Instrument on Copyright: Statements (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Acting Chairman stated we can only ask questions. Since it was agreed that slightly more time would be allowed because this issue is somewhat complex, would it not be reasonable for me to make just a few short points?

Proposed Statutory Instrument on Copyright: Statements (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This is a complex issue and it has many aspects, not all of which I understand fully. However, I have been acquainting myself with them over the past week or two. The issue is one in respect of which there is strong feeling. It has considerable economic implications in that rash moves in this area could do reputational damage to Ireland as a hub for IT and new technologies. The Minister of...

Proposed Statutory Instrument on Copyright: Statements (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Does it allow for blocking?

Written Answers — Flood Insurance: Flood Insurance (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will fund a house insurance scheme for those who cannot access flood insurance due to repeated flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37693/11]

Written Answers — Eurozone Crisis: Eurozone Crisis (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the ESRI report which predicts that the economic crisis may reach the scale of the 1930s Depression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38669/11]

Written Answers — Eurozone Crisis: Eurozone Crisis (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether only the ECB can be a firewall against financial panic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38670/11]

Written Answers — Economic Growth: Economic Growth (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has discussed the downgrading of Irish growth projections with his European counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39784/11]

Written Answers — Economic Growth: Economic Growth (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has discussed the downgrading of growth projections in the eurozone with his European counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39785/11]

Written Answers — EU-IMF Programme: EU-IMF Programme (31 Jan 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance his views regarding the content of his recent meetings with the United States Treasury Secretary, Mr. Timothy Geithner, and the concerns he expressed that the Irish bailout programme could be derailed by poor and slowing growth in the domestic and wider European economy. [2328/12]