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Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to support the Fine Gael motion of no confidence.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: To be technically accurate, I want to support the Fine Gael motion of no confidence in this Government.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: This is an issue on which I have strong feelings. We have all been canvassing for the past three or four weeks. The big issue on the doorsteps is the public's loss of trust in the Taoiseach and his Government. The Taoiseach, when Minister for Finance, stated on the airwaves in the last few days before the general election that the economy was fine and that we should continue to spend even...

Written Answers — Building Energy Rating: Building Energy Rating (9 Jun 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 508: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the financial supports available for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick on low income who wishes to carry out a building energy rating survey on their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22374/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (28 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of the overall overseas aid budget which is being devoted to the implementation of the recommendations of the Hunger Task Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21800/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there has been any change in the carer's allowance on foot of the supplementary Budget of 7 April 2009 which might effect the status or levels of payment to a family where two children are being cared for and the mother is in receipt of carer's allowance in respect of their care; and if she will make a statement on the...

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to raise two points, following on from what Deputy Bruton has said. In terms of this income levy, it is anti-business in that we are trying to encourage people, particularly the self-employed, to invest in equipment, plant and so forth. This levy is applied on a gross rather than an after-capital allowance basis. By way of observation, the Minister has introduced a composite rate,...

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is an interesting point, worthy of comment by the Minister.

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I would be encouraging them to do it.

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: No, I think-----

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Has the Minister ever heard the expression, "cash is king"? It is true.

Finance Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Several people have previously suggested that the Comptroller and Auditor General, Mr. John Buckley, should be involved in the review being carried out by the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes, which is chaired by Dr. McCarthy. I am surprised that the Comptroller and Auditor General is not a member of that group. Has any action been taken in the context of...

Finance Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: The term "puzzled" is not one I would use.

Finance Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I accept the Minister's points and I welcome the fact that he will be encouraging Dr. McCarthy's review group to consult the Comptroller and Auditor General. As already stated, I would not use the term "puzzled" in respect of the way in which the public accounts are presented. Reviewing them is relatively straightforward. The issue which arises is that when one considers the various...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's benefit in Limerick City on 31 December 2006, 31 December 2007, 31 December 2008 and at present; the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance in Limerick City on the same dates; if she will make the information available in tabular format; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance in County Limerick on 31 December 2006, 31 December 2007, 31 December 2009 and at present; the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's benefit in County Limerick on the same dates; if she will make this information available in tabular form; and if she will make a...

Official Engagements. (26 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Transport the outcome of his discussions with Mr. Jim Fitzpatrick, MP, UK Under Secretary of State for Transport, on 21 May 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21213/09]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (19 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has data available to her on the work of the clearing group on blocked credit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19126/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of funding of capital works at a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; the timeframe for the delivery of this funding; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20088/09]

Written Answers — Stability and Growth Pact: Stability and Growth Pact (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance if the EU has expressed a view on the maximum borrowing levels before penalty clauses might apply to Ireland under the stability pact. [19081/09]