Results 26,121-26,140 of 26,350 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Economic Strategy: Motion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Perhaps if the Deputy has been sitting in the Chamber this morning he is unaware that according to Bloomberg the bond spreads have come down as a result of this morning's announcement.

Economic Strategy: Motion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I probably should. There is no point in talking to them; they do not understand anything.

Economic Strategy: Motion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: The bottom line is that the Government faces major difficulties regarding the banking crisis. Today has brought closure and finality to that because there is certainty as to how that is being dealt with. Regarding the real economy, at every stage the parties opposite try to talk down the good work being done by our citizens. Some 1.9 million people are working in the country. In 2009, we...

Economic Strategy: Motion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Deputy O'Donnell's magic bank proposal-----

Economic Strategy: Motion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: There is no credibility in the magic bank approach among international markets and experts. Former Fine Gael economic experts even said this approach had zero credibility. The bottom line is that Fianna Fáil has moved the country on a course to ensure economic growth.

Economic Strategy: Motion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: There were good economic growth figures in the first quarter but disappointing in the second. By the end of this year, however, the country will have returned to economic growth. Next year, there will be net job increases. It is important that all Members, regardless of party, do what they can to ensure jobs are created for the 460,000 people out of work. The slight decline in yesterday's...

Economic Issues: Motion (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Those are the facts.

Economic Issues: Motion (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: There are 900 jobs.

Economic Issues: Motion (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Where are the Deputy's colleagues?

Economic Issues: Motion (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I am pleased to speak to the Government's amendment on this Private Members' motion. Both Ministers, Deputies Batt O'Keeffe and Kelleher, have covered many areas of the amendment. However, I want to point to some of the incorrect facts cited in the motion such as the loss of international financial market confidence in Ireland. If our commentators had the same confidence outside observers...

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: There will now be a question and answer session that will not exceed 20 minutes.

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Just 11 minutes remaining in this segment for questions. I call Deputy Costello.

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister of State might deal with that as part of his wrap-up.

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I now invite the Minister of State to conclude the discussion and respond to the statements. Five minutes remain to him on this aspect.

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: That is agreed.

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I also congratulate Deputy Catherine Byrne on her elevation to the Fine Gael Front Bench. I wish her well in her new post. This Bill, in the context of how it relates to communities, is one of the most crucial that has been introduced in the House. I first became aware of the matter to which it relates some two years ago in the town of Balbriggan in my constituency. At that time, I and...

Patient Safety: Motion (Resumed) (30 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on this motion. All of us will agree that the cases which have emerged in the media - those of Melissa Redmond and other women who were incorrectly diagnosed as having miscarried - have led to a great deal of anger and fear and caused many questions to be asked. My heart genuinely goes out to Melissa and the other people who have endured such...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that the funding for the special needs assistants at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be maintained in order that the children in this special needs unit have access to the supports that they require; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27098/10]

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Amendment No. 5 is out of order.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Amendments Nos. 10 and 11 are related and may be discussed together.