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Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: That was for first-time buyers.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to share my time with Deputies Tom Hayes and Pat Breen.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill is the topic of debate tonight. The key issue for any government is what choice to make. All parties, including Fine Gael, were in agreement that we needed savings in the area of public sector pay. The choice facing us was how this could be achieved in the fairest possible manner. The Government has tackled the issue...

Debt Relief. (15 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to promote more debt cancellation, free from conditions, for all southern countries that require it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46651/09]

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Where is that in the budget?

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about the existing companies?

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about the carers?

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: How much is the Government giving the services?

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is a matter of real people's lives.

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: How does the Minister justify the cut in child benefit?

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Government could have made other choices.

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Government cannot bluff its way out.

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I put on record that we are debating what is probably the most important budget in the history of the State, but we are not holding a proper debate. Many Members wish to contribute but the debate will finish in a short period. From speaking to my colleagues I am aware they are frustrated. We were elected to represent people. In his speech, the Taoiseach made reference to NAMA and the...

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: -----the cost of living does not go down. The Government will take €8.30 per week from a widow or widower. This shows a complete lack of understanding and that the Government is completely out of touch. We all agree there was a need for €4 billion of savings but the problem is the way in which it was done. Another question put by the Taoiseach was whether the budget is fair. It is not...

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I question whether the regeneration of Limerick is under threat. The biggest problem is lack of joined-up thinking and a coherent plan which should be focused on jobs. The Taoiseach is well aware that the ESRI has stated that more than half of our general Government deficit is caused by unemployment. If we are to come out of the recession we must ensure that we retain existing jobs. It is...

Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is not just the over-70s.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: On a point of order, would the Minister not agree-----

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is a point of order.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It seems extraordinary that the increase for labour related VAT-----

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: The economy was in trouble.