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Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Perhaps Deputy Burton will say from where the Government could get this cash.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: The only ones against NAMA are the Labour Party and some members of Fine Gael. Eminent people including Mr. Alan Dukes, the former leader of Fine Gael, Mr. Peter Sutherland, well known and respected financier who has-----

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: -----Fine Gael leanings, the IMF, which we all know keeps a close eye on financial matters here, and the European Central Bank have all backed NAMA.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: We all know there are difficulties.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: On the confidence issue, people believe they should not spend money. Bank savings are at an all time high. People are also keeping money under their mattresses and in boxes. Small amounts of money when spent can have a major impact in terms of assisting retailers, job retention, VAT receipts for Government and so on. We need to send out the message that it is okay for people to spend 5%...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Many people can afford to do so. We as an institution should be instilling confidence in people and encouraging them to spend a little of their money.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: This will assist job creation and will result in tax income for the Government.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: I accept that the banks need to resume lending.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: The people who have money stored in their savings accounts-----

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: -----should be encouraged to spend it on changing their car and so on and not be ashamed of doing so.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Reference was made to Mr. Gay Byrne frowning upon the 47 people who opted to change their car at a particular garage at Christmas time. What is wrong with them?

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: People are entitled to spend their earnings, on which they have paid their taxes, on a meal in a restaurant or on a few pints on a Friday or Saturday night.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: They should not feel guilty for doing so. Despite much of the negativity we have heard this evening, this Bill deals adequately with the relevant issues. We need the continued guidance of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and the Government to get this country moving again.

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 102: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the regulations that applied in respect of the Magdalene laundries which carried on business activities over many decades; if statutory inspections under health and safety regulations were carried out; if proper records existed in respect of working time, holiday time, and accidents at work; and if she will...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Finance the records that exist for payments of PAYE by Magdalene Laundries; if records of P35 annual statements or its equivalent are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5885/10]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the records that exist for payments of social welfare by Magdalene laundries in respect of deductions from wages paid to women working in these institutions; if she is satisfied that correct payments have been received by her Department for such workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5868/10]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (3 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the fact that redundant apprentices from a company (details supplied) are still awaiting further communication from FÁS in relation to the completion of their apprenticeships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5623/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if contractors will be appointed for the construction of two permanent school buildings (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5444/10]

Arbitration Bill 2008: Report Stage (3 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Amendments Nos. 12 to 14, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Deputy Durkan is to continue, but we must wait for the appropriate Minister.