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Hospital Services: Motion (10 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I know that but I am——

Hospital Services: Motion (10 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about the resources?

Written Answers — Employment Task Force: Employment Task Force (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the make-up, terms of reference and reporting deadlines in respect of the employment and re-training task-force for Limerick; the resources to be provided for this task force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4157/09]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 235: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be provided for the Limerick regeneration project in 2009; the amount of that funding; the areas of allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4156/09]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 9: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will redraft climate change plans and strategies within his Department in view of public transport cutbacks and their knock-on effect on greenhouse gas emissions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3878/09]

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I do not think the Minister has fully addressed the questions about the pension levy. Does the Minister agree it is unfair that people not liable for income tax will get no tax relief when the pension levy is imposed? Does he agree it is unfair that people within the public sector on lower income levels who will probably get no use of their State contributory old age pension should be...

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am trying to make a positive contribution. Fine Gael made a proposal that a switch from branded to generic drugs would save €200 million. Why does the Minister not make a positive move like that and save money and jobs and remove the €10 travel levy that is crippling areas like Shannon?

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is not correct.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: They are Department figures.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: We would get a return from investing in infrastructure: houses would be built.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will the Minister examine the idea?

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It concerned the €10 levy on air travel. Will the Minister revisit that issue as there is only a saving of €95 million, but approximately 800 jobs will be lost in consequence?

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: There has been a 10% reduction in flights in Britain because of the levy.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is Cowen speak.

Written Answers — Reserve Defence Forces: Reserve Defence Forces (4 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received recommendations and a proposed plan of action with respect to the first line reserve on foot of the proposals that have been prepared by the military authorities; if not, when he expects to receive them; if the Defence Forces representative associations will be consulted on these recommendations and proposed plan of action...

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Deputy Bruton, on behalf of our party, tabled an amendment to this motion which states: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "—accepts the need to reduce borrowing in 2009 by €2 billion, as outlined in the Revised Stability Programme; calls for a detailed review and amendment of the measures announced by Government on 3 February 2009 to secure a fairer...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: It is still negative in government.

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

Kieran O'Donnell: I hope the Minister, Deputy Dempsey, will remain in the House to allow Members to respond to the points he raised. He has discussed everything other than Government policy. He did not mention the framework or any other of Fianna Fáil's proposals. The Taoiseach's speech this morning was perhaps the most negative I have ever heard.

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

Kieran O'Donnell: I listened quietly to the points made by the Minister and I ask that he do the same for me. The Taoiseach stated that there will be an additional 100,000 persons unemployed this year. What type of message does this send out to the public? It is indicative of failure and shows that the Government has no plans in place to deal with rising unemployment. The Government should be bringing...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: This shows the contempt of the Government for the points made by the Opposition.