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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I just want the public health system to work and then we can do away with private health insurance.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I do not.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It may have happened to the Minister but I can assure him that it will not happen to me.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I am catching up with where we are at.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Yes.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We have discussed matters ideological and non-ideological. I am of the view that this is an ideological matter. That was highlighted by the Minister's statement to the effect that this is an expensive commodity. That is the problem. It is not a commodity nor should it be perceived as such. Decent health services are very important and should be a right for people. Such services involve...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I oppose the whole section. I am against a two-tier health system. I do not think people should have to take out private health insurance so I am not particularly in favour of the principle of giving tax breaks to copper-fasten a two-tier system. Most people who take out private health insurance do so out of fear and anxiety that if they get sick they will not get the sort of care that...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent discussion with Chancellor Angela Merkel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40916/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on meetings he has had with European counterparts since the summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40918/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he raised the issue of Ireland's unemployment rate at the October meeting of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40922/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 18. To ask the Taoiseach the issues he raised with our European partners at the European Council meeting on 24-25 October; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47668/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 19. To ask the Taoiseach if he had discussions regarding Ireland's exit from the troika programme at the European Council meeting on 24-25 October; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47669/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 20. To ask the Taoiseach if he had discussions regarding Ireland's debt situation at the European Council meeting on 24-25 October; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47670/13]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I appeal to the Minister to reconsider this measure which is ill-thought out and will really hit a big cohort of families. I am afraid the modern family is different from what families used to be. That is just the way it is. This is a discriminatory move against families that do not accord with what some people consider the so-called normal family set up. Relationships break up but that...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I intend to move amendment No. 33 on behalf of Deputy Donnelly but I also wish to speak on it.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: In regard to section 2 and JobsPlus, I give notice of my intention to bring an amendment on Report Stage. In regard to the amendment, I respect the Minister's desire to take special measures to deal with long-term unemployment but there is a problem with doing it this way. Whether the period is 15, 12 or nine months, people who have just lost their jobs or have come out of education and do...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I have some points I want to make on section 6.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I would never criticise the Chairman.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is provided someone can have three jobs carried out.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is a pity the Minister has sought to cheapen a serious discussion by taking political potshots, particularly it is clear that those of us on this side are trying to engage in respect of and refine the measure he is trying to implement. We have stated in a non-partisan, non-political way that this is a positive measure. There will be plenty of opportunities, in the context of the Bill...