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- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: That is an understatement when talking about simplicity in economics.
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. There seems to be no end to the challenges and unexpected shocks to the worldwide economy over the past three years. When this debate was initiated last week, there appeared to be an air of calm in Europe and especially in the eurozone. An accommodation had been reached on the Greek situation. The Greek debt problem had...
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Yes, but he indicated that he had not spoken with the ECB about it.
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: However, today's interjection by the Taoiseach stated it was clear from his perspective that there was no opportunity to do that. I would accept it if the Minister for Finance, in isolation, put on the record his desire to talk to the ECB and challenge it with regard to a policy of reducing the commitment to senior bondholders at Anglo Irish Bank, for all the right reasons. There is...
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: -----but two people have put forward very different views of our position in the negotiations.
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: I have no problem with the principle of negotiation, but it was clear the Government was starting from a point at which it knew it had no chance, which the Taoiseach pretty much admitted today. I ask the Minister of State to read the blacks.
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: He clearly said it was not possible.
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: My charge is that the Minister for Finance - this is a political charge, so the Deputies will have to take it in context - was trying to create an air of achievement about the Government's first 100 days in office. It had become a hostage to its commitment at an early stage that it would do a hell of a lot more in 100 days. Nobody expected it to. We realise it is not a sprint. Resolving...
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: However, I have little doubt that the notes I have prepared will raise their heads again on some future occasion.
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Would this be Italy or Spain?
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: I cannot believe the Deputy is not smiling.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Question 14: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of money yet to be spent under his Department's 2011 budget allocation before the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32286/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money yet to be spent under his Department's 2011 budget allocation before the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32285/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of money yet to be spent under his Department's 2011 budget allocation before the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32283/11]
- Written Answers — Flood Risk Management: Flood Risk Management (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the person that has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of the lower Shannon in the region of Springfield, Clonlara, County Clare which has experienced serious flooding in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32213/11]
- Written Answers — Flood Risk Management: Flood Risk Management (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the responsibility of the Office of Public Works regarding the upkeep and maintenance of the lower Shannon in the region of Springfield, Clonlara, County Clare which has experienced serious flooding in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32277/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of money yet to be spent under his Department's 2011 budget allocation before the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32288/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount of money yet to be spent under her Department's 2011 budget allocation before the end of 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32291/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Question 298: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money yet to be spent under his Department's 2011 budget allocation before the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32284/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Nov 2011)
Timmy Dooley: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money yet to be spent under his Department's 2011 budget allocation before the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32289/11]