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Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: When it came to taking action, however, those in the Labour Party were totally weak-kneed.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Burton stated that she predicted everything. I remind the Deputy of her comments regarding the 2006 budget when she stated that not enough was being spent on social welfare and when she sought further tax cuts. In 2007, she criticised us for not introducing tax cuts in the budget and sought more spending.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In 2008, she stated that the budget contained only minimal social welfare increases.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Rabbitte devoted an entire speech to criticising us for the fact that - this was his claim - Ireland was below the EU average on public spending. Those in the Labour Party speak out of both sides of their mouths. They want it every way.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The country has turned the corner in recent times and we will not be deflected from our course.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: If we continue not to receive the support of the Opposition in respect of the tough job we must do in the coming years, we will do that job on our own.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Quinn speaks out of both sides of his mouth.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Neither of us was ever in the Galway tent.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: No, I had better things to do.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Opposition do not want to hear what the Taoiseach has to say.

Business of Dáil (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Kenny spoke out of both sides of his mouth.

Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I thank the many speakers who have spoken on this Bill since its initiation. Over 20 have spoken on Second Stage. Deputy Ó Snodaigh is accusing us of not prosecuting wealthy people and refers to a big stick in respect of this Bill. I can safely say he does not believe what he is saying because he knows right well that the Government does not prosecute. It initiates legislation in this...

Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010: Referral to Select Committee (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Second Stage. (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to introduce the Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 and I look forward to hearing Members' contributions. The Bill received broad support from all sides on its way through the Seanad and I look forward to a continuation of that broad support in this House. The Long Title of the Bill captures precisely the Government's...

Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Second Stage. (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I was lobbied by nobody. My officials dealt with any representations received on this proposal.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 14 October 2009. Following consideration, the application was refused by a visa officer on the 18 November 2009. The application was refused because the applicant had not shown sufficient evidence of a relationship being in existence prior to the marriage taking place. On the 10 February 2010 the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau that the following table shows the total number of persons refused Leave to Land, pursuant to the provisions of Immigration Act, 2004 for each year between 2007 - 2010 (31st May, 2010); 2010 1,244 (to 31st May) 2009 3,857 2008 5,394 2007 6,331 However, a number of those persons who have been refused Leave to Land were...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by An Garda Síochána that Operation Charity is a Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) initiative to tackle the phenomenon of so-called Marriages of Convenience and which is designed to prevent and detect criminality associated with marriages suspected to have been entered into by non-EEA nationals to EU nationals for the purpose of acquiring immigration status. This...

Written Answers — Prison Recreational Facilities: Prison Recreational Facilities (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 to 39, inclusive, together. St Patrick's Institution accommodates both remand and sentenced male prisoners aged 16 to 21 years of age. It contains a special unit for those under the age of 18. On 8th June 2010 there were 212 prisoners in custody in St. Patrick's Institution. In the Work and Training area, a number of vocational workshops are currently in...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy. I am informed by the Garda authorities that members of An Garda Síochána enforce the...