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FÁS Training Programmes (9 Nov 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the recent draft European Social Fund audit finding in relation to FÁS; if she will provide those findings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41359/10]

Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (2 Nov 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance, in view of the Financial Regulator's statement to the Joint Committee on Economic Regulatory Affairs on 6 October 2010, that the Government has made its position clear on this matter, that it does not intend to impose losses on senior bondholders, however, this does not rule out the possibility of some negotiations or a liquidity management...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (2 Nov 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when he first became aware of the likelihood of job losses at two facilities (details supplied) in County Clare; the action taken to mitigate these losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39755/10]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (2 Nov 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the early warning system in place to identify jobs at risk in firms assisted by agencies operating under the aegis of his Department; if a particular section within his Department is responsible for identifying facilities that are at risk and for ensuring early intervention measures are used in these circumstances; the...

Private Members' Business. (2 Nov 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: When I have one minute remaining, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle might let me know. I am delighted to support this motion and I will touch on a number of points. The public are angry. The national debt has doubled to nearly €100 billion and the banking situation could cost more than €50 billion, €35 billion of which will go into dead banks, namely, Irish Nationwide Building Society, INBS,...

Private Members' Business. (2 Nov 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: We need to know the reason for the golden share situation. The public's perception that certain people are above the law must be changed. A bank resolution scheme needs to be introduced. We have debated it for long enough and it should be in place before Anglo Irish Bank is split into the asset recovery bank and the funding bank. Measures to tackle reckless trading in financial...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: In respect of the €15 billion correction required over the next four years, what was the average rate of interest used in estimating Government borrowing? I am specifically interested in the figure for 2011. The Minister spoke about the prohibitive level of our bond yields, which today reached a record high of 7.06%. Can he explain why they have reached such an alarming level? We appear...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: It has not worked.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister's policies have not worked.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister's policies do not stand up.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the average rate?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: What was the underlying interest rate, the average rate, that the Minister was factoring in?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: How did the Minister arrive at €15 billion?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: With due respect, if we are to have a questions-and-answers session, we should have responses. I ask the Minister to answer the question.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the Minister willing to answer the question?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: How did the Minister arrive at €15 billion?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: With due respect, I am entitled to ask questions.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: If that is the case, he had better start answering questions.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: He will not answer the question.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am delighted to contribute to this debate but we must face the realities, as stated in The Irish Times editorial today. Irish Government bond yields in international markets today are 7.06%, the highest since monetary union. Over the next 12 weeks, we, as a nation, will be fighting for our lives. The policies pursued by this Government have taken us to the edge of the cliff. Bloomberg...