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Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: It now has been extended by two years altogether.

Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: This has taken €2 billion out of pension funds.

Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He spoke like a future Minister for Finance. He believes what he is saying. The DIRT exemption for first-time buyers is a very welcome step but we need more detail. Do the accounts of those already saving have to be converted to special accounts? The Minister for Finance said he expects the banks to follow on with new products. We will need...

Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I used to say that when the price reached €5 I would give them up but I persevered. Another 40 cent on a packet of 20 bringing it up to €10 is heavy duty in real terms. If I was one of those who pay for most things, the "squeezed middle" Ireland, I would be very disappointed with this budget. I could be proved wrong. Those who are just above the social welfare threshold, who...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: You two need to sort out Waterford.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Well done, David.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Senators, I formally welcome the newly-elected Senator, Gerard Craughwell, to the Seanad. It is a momentous day for him and a proud day for his family, the members of which are present for him. Like all colleagues across the House, I look forward to working with him and to his adding to the experience and knowledge of the House. He will mostly find it...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: It is much needed and much promised.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: The Taoiseach was very good to meet us once in a year about Seanad reform.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: That is a good way to end the week.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: The business of the House started today at 10.41 a.m., even though the Order of Business was due to start at 10.30 a.m. That was not the Cathaoirleach's problem, as there was no quorum, but I understand Standing Orders provide that the House will fall after a certain period of time. I advise all groups who are here, and those who are not here, that this is happening on a daily basis and it...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Was it?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: That was very good of him. I am glad he has come on board, but he probably got the same answer that I got. I have been writing to the Minister on a weekly basis. I ask the Deputy Leader to raise it again and I also intend to raise it with the Minister.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the Minister. This has been a worthwhile debate. To those who criticised the motion as being a Trojan horse I say that if my colleague, Senator Thomas Byrne, had not questioned the relevant appointment a couple of weeks ago, we might not even be discussing it. I hope we will all learn from this matter. I certainly hope the Minister will learn from it. She has stated she has...

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Rubbish. If the Senator had attended the meeting at City Hall, he would know-----

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: That is not true. It is not what the Bill says.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: So have we.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: The track record shows it.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I can read all of that on the Fine Gael website if I want to.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: The Senator can say that if she likes.