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Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: I wish to share time with Deputy Spring who will then have possession when the debate on the financial motion next resumes.

Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: There is no denying that this is a difficult budget. Taking €3.8 billion out of the economy is a challenge and a balancing act. The Government must promote growth and stimulate jobs while reducing the deficit. We must do this to put the public finances on a stable footing. Getting there will not be easy. It will take time, dedication and commitment, but the Government has the...

Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Hear, hear.

Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Labour and Fine Gael wanted-----

Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: It is your fault.

Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: The Irish people will not forget it.

Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Electricity Supply: Electricity Supply (6 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there has been any discussions about the ESB extending their meter reading service to six times a year as opposed to the current four times a year with the additional two bills calculated on estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38531/11]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (6 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí serving in Dunboyne town, County Meath, over the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; his plans for gardaí in the Dunboyne area over the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38599/11]

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Sinn Féin is closing schools in the North.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Correct the record. Get the Deputy an abacus.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: What about the bank guarantee?

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Mental health services are getting €35 million.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: I wish to speak in support of the Government amendment to the motion. Sinn Féin appears to be living in two different economic realities. In the North, the party is a partner in a government which is cutting £4 billion in public services over the next four years and a government which is cutting teacher numbers and closing schools-----

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: -----and part of a government that has increased public sector pensions by 3%. I know some people may argue they had no choice but the Scottish Executive managed to fight its corner. Sinn Féin is part of a government that is closing libraries-----

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Down here, the Sinn Féin Members say there is a different economic reality and different financial packages-----

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: It appears they are living in a different economic bubble.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: If we were to renege on the IMF deal, what would happen the front line services? In Greece, it was necessary to lay off 30,000 staff temporarily. The Greeks must sell off €50 billion of state assets to pay their way.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Their international reputation has been completely ruined as a result and it will be ruined for years to come. It will affect their ability to create jobs and to generate inward investment. I do not think that is what Sinn Féin wants for Ireland and it is certainly not what the Government wants-----

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: We are creating a very fair and clear path to recovery. It will not be easy and it means we will have to make unpopular decisions. We want to bring in a fair and a balanced budget so that we can regain our economic sovereignty as soon as possible. However, this means living in the current economic reality and not living in some fantasy economic land. The creation of a fantasy is not going...