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Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: We accept that; it is not the issue.

Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: The Tánaiste was more sincere when he was on this side of the House.

Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: The Labour Party press office is working this morning.

Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: The press office has announced the broad policy on prescription charges but we are still waiting for the publication of legislation to abolish prescription charges, as was announced by the Minister, Deputy James Reilly, some time ago with great fanfare. We will facilitate the speedy passage of that legislation through the House as soon as it is published.

Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: It will be later in the year and not the first 100 days of the Government.

Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: Many long notes.

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (7 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the level of savings being achieved under the Croke Park agreement and if they are sufficient to avoid further pay cuts in the public sector. [14162/11]

Written Answers — State Assets: State Assets (7 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress of the ongoing review of the report of the McCarthy review group on State assets and liabilities, which is to be presented to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform by May. [10940/11]

Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: Chancellor Merkel has let the Taoiseach down.

Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: No answers are forthcoming.

Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: He was not honest and truthful with regard to college fees.

Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: It is just like Deputy Stagg's party, two parties rolled into one, Democratic Left and the Labour Party.

State Examinations (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce bonus points in respect of mathematics for related third level courses. [14516/11]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: There can be no red line issues.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: It is the Bill of U-turns.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: In respect of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011, I was led to believe that the legislative changes required to bring about the proposed jobs initiative were included in this Bill. Unfortunately, the jobs initiative is quite limited in its scope and while I do not wish to be overly negative, it is important to highlight the point that the jobs initiative as announced by the Government...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: I make the point that not many Members would walk lightly through the lobby to reduce the minimum wage of those who were most vulnerable but we did it. At the time, we were told that it could and would-----

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: -----have a negative impact on lower-paid people and those who were governed by the minimum wage. Equally, we also were led to believe at the time that it would only apply to new entrants. This point has been conveniently forgotten by the other side of the House while explaining away the proposed JLC reform put forward by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard...

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (8 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide further detail on the work already advanced on the development of performance criteria for a re-designation process of technological universities. [14511/11]

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the Minister's statement which sets out the actions he has taken to date with regard to the shortfall of funding in the nursing home support scheme. During Question Time last week I used the word "misappropriation" of funds and was berated by the Minister for so doing. The Minister said it was an extreme word, one that should not be used outside the House. However, the Minister...