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Government Decision on Exiting Programme of Financial Support: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I thank Deputy Seán Fleming for sharing his time with me. It is appreciated. I would like to refer to the text of the statement, on which we will be voting later tonight. The Minister stated the Government's decision to exit the EU-IMF programme of financial support in December without applying for a precautionary credit line "is the right decision for Ireland and now is the right...

Government Decision on Exiting Programme of Financial Support: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Germany.

Government Decision on Exiting Programme of Financial Support: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: It is for keeps. It is a good reference book to have.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (20 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: 147. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide figures in respect of crime rates (details supplied) in the Stepaside area of Dublin south following the closure of Stepaside Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49625/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (20 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: 149. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the crime rates have not risen in the Stepaside area of Dublin south since the closure of the Garda station in Stepaside. [49628/13]

Other Questions: Ministerial Meetings (19 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: That is not the effective rate.

Other Questions: Ministerial Meetings (19 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: In the light of the discussion thus far, I ask the Tánaiste to remember several issues and place them high on the agenda in negotiations with the European Union and Germany. Ireland's needs come first and should be articulated robustly. Creditors should be told the €28 billion in long-term bonds that replaced the pro-notes is misplaced and odious. Arrangements should be put in...

Other Questions: Ministerial Meetings (19 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: What is wrong with having a safety net?

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: For a moment following the previous speaker's contribution, I got a mental image of Hulk Hogan of the WWE television series. I wondered whether the Minister was on leave from that series. On a more serious note, I welcome the Minister.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Deputy Dowds is strong on weights and measures. The Minister is the tallest, strongest man in the Dáil. I hope he has a long and happy holding of that honour.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: The Custom House was where the Minister launched this Bill, remarking that it had been 122 years since our system of local government had been introduced. That is a long time, and the Minister is to be commended on undertaking a root and branch examination of the system. I admit that my reading of the situation obtaining across the country is probably cursory compared with his own, but some...

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Deputy Ciara Conway is sharing time with Deputies Joanna Tuffy and Dominic Hannigan.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Access to Credit: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.

Access to Credit: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I thank Deputy Kirk and the Fianna Fáil Members for this brief two minutes speaking time. This is a very important and relevant motion. Credit is creative because credit actually gives the energy to business to do what it does, which is to produce goods and services. Debt, by contrast, is usually dead weight and depressing. What has happened in this economy is that we have legacy...

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: The Minister of State can yield some of his time if he wishes.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I will step aside from the detail of this Bill because so much has been stated by other Deputies. Instead, I will take a step back to 9 March 2011, the day this Dáil convened. I will quote Deputy Enda Kenny's 2 p.m. acceptance speech on his nomination as Taoiseach. He stated:I am mindful of the task we begin, that of rescuing our economy, resuscitating our reputation and restoring our...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (13 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: 29. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the price paid for drugs by the Health Service Executive is comparable with those paid by national health services in other OECD countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42415/13]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: We have 30 minutes remaining in the debate. The indicative schedule has a 20 minute slot for the Opposition to be shared between three Members with the Minister having 15 minutes to reply to the debate. That makes 35 minutes. Will the Minister use his full slot or will he yield five minutes?

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: That is gracious of the Minister.