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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]

State Airports (12 Jan 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans for the future of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1358/12]

State Airports (12 Jan 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for taking action on this issue. Shannon Airport is probably the most vital piece of infrastructure for Limerick, the mid-west, Shannon and County Clare. Everyone, across all party lines, is agreed that the situation cannot remain as it is. We must examine the issue. That is why I welcome the fact that the Booz & Co. report has been commissioned by the Minister. What...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Jan 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 1039: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the future development of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1237/12]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Jan 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 1040: 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. [1238/12]

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to touch on a few points. On the Social Welfare Bill, I welcome and acknowledge the fact that the Minister for Social Protection is withdrawing sections 8 to 10, inclusive, dealing with disability allowance and domiciliary care allowance. I acknowledge the work done by the Minister in this regard and the discussions that have taken place with Fine Gael Members and other parties on...

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is not correct and the Deputy knows it.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Deputy should say what is right.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: His filing system is poor.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does Deputy McDonald want to take a minute to read the document?