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National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: They are suggesting the ECB is giving us the money.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish the Ceann Comhairle well. Regarding the forthcoming budget and finance Bill, there is no reference to the Limerick regeneration project in the so-called new programme for Government whereas the original programme for Government made specific mention of regeneration projects. Also, there is no mention of it in the report of the jobs task force established by the Tánaiste. Is the...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: ----- and I ask the Taoiseach if he can give a commitment that the Government will be funding it. It is unacceptable that it is not mentioned in the new programme for Government. It is important for the Taoiseach to make reference to it in the House today.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Do we have a loophole for the Government or simply an amendment to the existing programme?

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is not a new programme for Government?

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Absolutely.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.

State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I beg the Acting Chairman's indulgence on a matter of vital interest for the mid-west and Limerick. It is absolutely shameful that the Minister for Transport is not in the Chamber tonight. When I was elected to the Dáil in 2007, the first issue before the House was the Shannon-Heathrow route. At that time, the Minister, Deputy Dempsey, stated he was disowning the problem of dealing with...

State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is a comparative advantage for Ireland and the mid-west. I am a Deputy representing Limerick. Shannon Airport is vital to us, both for connectivity through Heathrow and for the transatlantic routes. I cannot understand why the Minister for Transport is not present tonight. There are 102 jobs at stake. The future of the region is at stake with regard to the connectivity which is...

State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Why is he not present?

State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about the 25% stake in Aer Lingus?

State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: He has three directors on the board.

State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: He has three directors on the board.

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (13 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the date the nursing home fair deal scheme will become operational; if she will publish a list of supports and services for older people that will be covered under the terms of the fair deal; the level of the cap within the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35171/09]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (13 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans Aer Lingus has in respect of the Shannon to New York transatlantic route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35172/09]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (6 Oct 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 958: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the €1 million required for the planning and design stage of Limerick regeneration will be forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33210/09]

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I refer to the forthcoming budget and the finance Bill with specific reference to the Limerick regeneration project. Can the Tánaiste indicate when the draft plan, which was launched amid fanfare last October 2008, will be formally approved by the Cabinet? Second, when will the €1 million in funding that is necessary for the design and planning stage of this project be provided?

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Tánaiste should deal with this matter.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It pertains to the finance Bill and is highly relevant. I wish to hear the Tánaiste's views.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It relates to legislation, namely, the forthcoming finance Bill.