Results 221-240 of 1,150 for speaker:Frank Fahey

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: However I am sorry to see the weak, opportunist opposition we are getting from the Labour Party in this situation, above all from a man who is well respected, a former Minister for Finance who was in a position where he had to take those decisions.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: He did what was necessary then, but, unfortunately, Labour is running for political cover, trying to be popular with everybody.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: I will listen to Deputy Sheehan when I have finished. The reality is that the Fine Gael opposition to this budget has been rather pathetic. I have often listened to Deputy Reilly since he came into this House and I must admit I have been rather impressed with him. However, I have never seen such hypocrisy as I have seen from this man during the debate in the past two days. I know he has...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: He also said: But I did point out at the time that it was inappropriate prioritisation. What I meant by that was I didn't want 70-year-old millionaires getting a medical card, when Johnny, who is on two inhalers, and his Dad is on 15 grand a year, doesn't have it. He went on to say that he wanted to see the over 70s medical card means tested. He said: Should Tony O'Reilly have a medical...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: I heard this man last night talking about the 70 year old man on a trolley and whether he should declare he has a medical card. Considerable criticism, much of it fair, has been made by the over 70s about the confusion surrounding this scheme. I put it back to Deputy Reilly and Fine Gael. What about the 65 year old man slightly over the present medical card limit who is ill in hospital and...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: However, any socialist in the country must be wondering what the Labour Party is about. We have heard so much concern from Labour and Fine Gael about the 5% they now tell us should get a medical card.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: What kind of socialism is involved in giving that 5% of the community a medical card?

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: Of course Deputy Rabbitte does not really believe that the 5% now left without a medical card should have one — we all know he does not believe it — but it is typical of the hypocrisy we have heard from Fine Gael and Labour in recent days. I make one prediction. In the general election in three or four years' time, or whenever it comes, if Fine Gael and Labour really believe that the...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: There is no point on the one hand claiming they want €4 billion in cuts in public expenditure and then going out and telling all the interest groups they will not cut their areas. That is hypocrisy. The electorate is more sensible than to believe that kind of stuff. If the Opposition had the courage to do what the former Deputy Alan Dukes did, it would get considerably more respect from...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: When I have the answer to that, I will give the Fine Gael response to the budget more credibility.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: Things were much worse then.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: Fine Gael wanted to scrap stamp duty, which would worsen the position.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: What cuts will Fine Gael make in education?

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: One of the attributes of good government is the ability to confront challenges. There is no doubt that the Government confronts a challenge greater than any we have seen on many previous occasions. However, I am convinced the Government, under the Taoiseach Deputy Cowen, is capable of meeting the challenges. The Fianna Fáil Party, the Green Party and the Progressive Democrats, together...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: The Fine Gael finance spokesman said this week that if Fine Gael were in power it would not raise taxes, but would instead bring in a budget with a 5.5% deficit. This can only mean Fine Gael favours further expenditure cuts, totalling more than €4 billion, because to reduce the deficit from 6.5% to 5.5% would cost more than €2 million. I challenge Deputy Richard Bruton to confirm that...

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Frank Fahey: I compliment the Minister for Finance on his handling of this matter. The important issue for the Government and the country is to consider how the banks can return to lending to the real economy. The guarantee is critical in this regard. Without it, we would have an almost impossible situation. While there will be reduced leverage, which is not a bad aspiration, it is equally important...

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Frank Fahey: Our economy is currently experiencing some difficulties, but a sense of perspective is required as we seek to adjust to the changed circumstances. We must acknowledge that the housing market is going through a painful but necessary correction, that conditions in global financial markets are very challenging, that the outlook for our trading partners has deteriorated and that our currency has...

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Frank Fahey: I can guarantee the Opposition will gain more votes by taking that courageous and responsible approach.

Written Answers — Health Service Funding: Health Service Funding (1 Jul 2008)

Frank Fahey: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the capital expenditure in each acute hospital during 2005, 2006 and 2007; and the capital allocations or approvals in respect of each acute hospital for 2008. [25305/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Jun 2008)

Frank Fahey: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of office accommodation which is leased or rented by his Department in Galway city including State agencies under the control of his Department and organisations which are grant-aided by his Department; the floor space involved and the rental costs for 2007; and the details of properties owned by his Department in Galway city. [22929/08]