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The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister of State. This is a serious debate but it makes little sense to have it at this point. Instead, it should take place after the framework document is issued. The Minister, Deputy Dempsey, was in the Chamber for ten minutes and never mentioned in his contribution what the Government intends to do. He did not refer to any of the policies it intends to bring forward. Nor...

Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received representations from the tourism bodies regarding the impact on tourism here of the non-Schengen area visa arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2395/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of the overall aid budget for Timor Leste that comes from the Irish State; the countries which are the other major aid contributors to Timor Leste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1921/09]

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Once again I am disappointed that the Tánaiste is not in the House. This is a matter of grave importance to Limerick city and county overall. The fact that I, as a Deputy for Limerick city, am obliged to raise this matter in the Dáil, three weeks after Dell announced it was to close its manufacturing facility, with the loss of 1,900 jobs, is an absolute disgrace. The fact is that I am...

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: When?

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: We all agree with that.

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Some 1,900 people are about to lose their jobs

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about the multi-agency task force?

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Could the Minister address the point of whether the Department will establish the multi-agency task force?

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have a simple question. When will the multi-agency taskforce——

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister of State has not answered the question.

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: When will the agency be announced?

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: When?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the incredible failure of the Government to establish the promised multi-agency taskforce in Limerick nearly three weeks after Dell's announcement to close its manufacturing plant there with the loss of 1,900 direct jobs and the consequential loss of many other thousands of jobs in...

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Second Stage (20 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I echo the sentiments of my colleague, Deputy Bruton, that this legislation is being rushed. We are getting five hours to debate something that will have a monumental impact on the way the economy is run. I cannot understand why this legislation is being rushed, but it is. We should be allowed more time to debate it. The public is looking for certainty, confidence, the restoration of...

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Second Stage (20 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It should be published, similar to the FÁS report. I cannot understand why it has not been published. We are being asked to approve something blind. We do not know what we are putting money into but the PwC report was supposed to outline that. The current auditors to the bank must be removed. This is again not personal but new auditors must be appointed. It is absolutely critical that...

Written Answers — Job Protection: Job Protection (18 Dec 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the ongoing uncertainty with the future of and the recent jobs losses at a plant (details supplied) in County Limerick she will seek an immediate meeting with the chief executive officer of the company to secure the 3,000 jobs at the plant. [47593/08]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: There was no logical reason for the constituencies to be redrawn in Limerick, which has lost one seat, other than the desire to retain two three-seaters in Kerry. Logic would have dictated that Kerry should have gone from two three-seaters to one five-seater but that has not happened. The area I was elected to represent, Limerick East, took in the city and a portion of east county Limerick,...

Recapitalisation of Credit Institutions: Statements (18 Dec 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: I concur with everything Deputy Bruton said. Everyone accepts that a recapitalisation of the banks must take place. However, such a recapitalisation must occur in the context of the facts as they exist. We understand that PricewaterhouseCoopers is due to present its report to Government by 20 December. However, we have not been provided with any details in respect of this report. The...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Dec 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Transport if the Dublin outer orbital road remains his policy; and if so, when he expects construction to begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46484/08]