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Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Shane Ross: I understand the Taoiseach's reply. Perhaps the Minister will change her mind when she changes her job. People often do that.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Shane Ross: Before he makes a decision, will the Taoiseach ask Madame Lagarde what her position is, and will be, on corporate tax and the reduction of our interest rate before he decides what the position of the Government will be on her candidature?

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (24 May 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of those who will interview candidates for the positions on bank boards as advertised in the media; the way the interview board was selected; the interviewers' expertise in the financial area; if they will be selected purely from the ranks of his Department; if there will be any representatives of the private sector on the interview...

Order of Business (26 May 2011)

Shane Ross: On the subject of future legislation, I wish to follow up on a question asked on the Order of Business yesterday by Deputy Martin regarding whistleblowers' legislation. The Taoiseach replied that such legislation was forthcoming because it is included in the programme for Government. However, he then stated that a referendum would be necessary in this regard. I am puzzled as to the reason...

Order of Business (26 May 2011)

Shane Ross: Would the Minister consider introducing it in two stages, namely, the part that needs the constitutional referendum and the part which is-----

Order of Business (26 May 2011)

Shane Ross: The referendum will delay it.

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Shane Ross: I congratulate the Minister on his swift decision to introduce long overdue legislation in this area. It is refreshing that even though this legislation is unnecessarily inadequate in its scope because the Minister has just taken up his position, it is welcome that he is attacking this problem. I temper that by pointing to areas, which it does not but should address and which I would like...

Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Last night, the Government supported moves by Bank of Ireland, EBS and Irish Life & Permanent to burn the junior bondholders in those three financial institutions. Everybody in this House will welcome that decision. It was a fine decision and it seems to be a break with previous decisions by all Governments that in order to sort out the banking crisis, the small people, pensioners,...

Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: In light of the fact that pensioners are paying a huge amount to subsidise job creation and that their money has been confiscated for this reason, when these discussions conclude will the Taoiseach consider making a direct transfer, if the findings are consistent with this, from the industry to the 0.6% fund rather than from the pensioners and their contributions?

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: That is correct. My immediate reaction to this Bill is one of approval because it is important that the idea of public expenditure is taken in isolation and addressed. Whatever the ideological view people take on public expenditure, there is undoubtedly a problem and a need to readdress those difficulties, which have been the cause of our deficit. The Minister, Deputy Howlin's, speech was...

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: I would like to point out something without doing so in a spirit of triumphalism. Apart from the Technical Group Members whose motion this is, why are there only three other Members present? What does that tell us about the Dáil and the way we do our business? This is not unusual. This is an important motion about improving the way we do business, yet only three non-Technical Group...

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Yes, give me one. I do not want to be paid. The Minister can give members of the Technical Group one each.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Let us divide the positions in a meaningful, less political way and not use the appointments as rewards. Let us give the committees meaningful powers to amend legislation to be returned to the House.

Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Possibly the most important Bill to come before this House so far has been the Finance (No. 2) Bill. Is it intended to curtail discussion on that next week and guillotine it within one day?

Written Answers — Free Travel Scheme: Free Travel Scheme (7 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a company (details supplied) does not accept the free bus pass on the new route passing through Ballinteer, Dundrum, Rathfarnham and Templeogue, Dublin, based on the high number of old age pensioners serviced by these routes; and if the non-acceptance of the free bus pass will apply to any new routes operated by Dublin Bus....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (7 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there is any scheme in place to allow directors of a company who are searching for work or contracts in a dormant industry to avail of welfare payments without having to first put their company into liquidation; and if there is no such scheme, if she will consider the merits or otherwise of such a scheme. [14384/11]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (7 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Health if she will account for the delay in implementing the 116000 hotline number for missing children. [14383/11]

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

Shane Ross: I share many of the views expressed in this House and understand fully that the motivation, thrust and emphasis of Bills like this is always, how much we can give and to how many. It is the nature of political demand that we come here and make representations on behalf of those who are not getting enough social welfare or are being deprived or even victimised by the system. I share those...

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

Shane Ross: Deputy Donnelly is not here.