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Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is right. If 12 member states wish to go ahead, they can do so. If Deputy Donnelly was advising people, would he advise them to vote "Yes" or "No"? I think he would advise them to vote "Yes".

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I think he would.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: The example I gave is that of multinational companies that wish to set up here. Multinational companies look for certainty in any market. With the fiscal compact in place, they get it. We have already brought in very difficult measures so I commend the Bill to the House. Deputy Donnelly is a reasonable man and when he looks at the cold facts of the case in a pragmatic way, he will come out...

Job Losses (29 Mar 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the staff and managers from GAME Ireland to the Visitors Gallery. It is a worrying time for them and their families. We cannot lose sight of the human dimension. Early on Monday morning, they were informed without warning that they would need to close their shops. The shop in Limerick city has been one of the landmarks on Cruises Street for more than 16 years. Of its nine...

Job Losses (29 Mar 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to break the issue into two parts, the first of which is the notice that Game UK provided to its employees. We need to put in place procedures that ensure proper notice is given and that every alternative is explored, including the possibility that people could take over some of the stores. I understand that in other countries where Game operated such alternatives have been explored....

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have not read all of the report, but I have read the key sections. When making my contribution, I want to be objective and to look at the issues dispassionately. As public representatives, we must link in with what ordinary people see in the report. There is nothing really new in the report. The only aspect in any way new is what it says about the former Taoiseach. The Mahon tribunal...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (27 Mar 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the arrangements in place to ensure the prompt processing of individuals in receipt of a jobseeker's payment who have the opportunity of undertaking casual employment; the length of time it takes to administer a person's case where that person has to sign off temporarily to undertake work, and then sign back on again once the work has...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (27 Mar 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 380: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a cost benefit analysis has been carried out by him vis-a-vis the following methods of providing social housing, local authority tenancy provision, rental accommodation scheme, rent supplement; the result of that analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16169/12]

Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. In discussing the Bill and agreeing to an additional bailout programme for Greece we are showing our solidarity with the Greek people. It is extremely important that Greece, like Ireland, meet its requirements under the programme. In the limited time available to me I would like to touch on Ireland's solidarity with its European...

Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Mar 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Gabhaim buíochas den Aire as an chúpla focal a dúirt sé ar an ábhar tábhachtach sin. Caithfidh mé nóiméad ag caint faoin reifreann atá ag teacht roimh an samhradh. Ba léir dom ag an deireadh seachtaine tar éis caint le daoine i mo dháilcheantar a bhfuil suim acu faoi chúrsaí a bhaineann leis an reifreann gur mhaith leo bheith i lár na hEorpa. Tá sin tábhachtach agus sinn...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Deputy McGrath is returning to the fold.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am glad to speak on this motion. I would like to deal with local issues in Limerick. It is a fair comment to say that the previous Government threw money at the health service, but there was a lack of coherent strategy on how that money could be used effectively. Times are tough, money is tight and people are finding it very difficult at the moment, but the Minister is trying to bring in...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Of course, it is nothing like the motion.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: That will win extra time.

Sports Capital Programme (16 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: No pun intended.

Road Network (16 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: This is an issue of major concern to local people. There are two elements. There is a need for person-to-person consultation between Clare County Council, which is the lead authority, and those living on the route involved in steering groups. I ask the Minister to do what he can to ensure consultation takes place, in terms of meeting steering groups and providing details on the constraints...

Road Network (16 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the Minister's comments that constructive dialogue should take place between the local authority, Clare County Council and people living on the route. I welcome that we can have a meeting with the Minister. The views of the people living in the area should be made loud and clear.

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am glad we have entered the decimal age. I would have said "seven and a half minutes" because I am something of a traditionalist. I am pleased to be able to contribute to the debate. This is probably the most important debate of the year aside from the budget because it puts flesh on the budget. I do not often agree with the Opposition but I agree with Deputy Fleming's comments on cheap...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to discuss the issues that pertain to my own constituency, in particular Limerick city and the mid-west, and in particular given the difficulties in accident and emergency services. The 24-hour accident and emergency service is now provided at Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick, and a 24-hour service is no longer provided at Ennis and Nenagh hospitals. This was part of the...

State Airports (12 Jan 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans for the future strategic development of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1359/12]