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Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: No member of the United Left Alliance made any comment-----

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: An allegation was made on the floor of the House.

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Is the Minister of State allowed to make an allegation but I am not allowed to respond to it?

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I will ask a question. I simply want to speak one sentence to clarify a false allegation made by the Minister of State.

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I have a supplementary question.

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: There is one rule for me and one for everyone else.

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: My question was about the accountability of the Government. That is not just about Dáil reform. It is about the accountability of Government. The Minister of State might agree that we are not allowed to make suggestions because we are only allowed to ask questions. Our question to the Minister of State is: What measures is he taking to ensure the accountability of the Government? If the...

Written Answers — Child Welfare and Protection: Child Welfare and Protection (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she will put the children first guidelines on a statutory footing; if it will then be possible to report Government Departments and/or the Health Service Executive for failure to protect the welfare of vulnerable children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19811/11]

Written Answers — Child Welfare and Protection: Child Welfare and Protection (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her role in ensuring the welfare of children with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19812/11]

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Why does the Government not tax its rich friends?

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Is that the one with IMF written on the back?

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is Deputy O'Donovan who should return there, I think.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I propose to share time with Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: One of the Deputies opposite recently castigated members of the Technical Group for never being positive. To disprove that allegation, I propose to begin by highlighting the positive aspects of the Bill.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: There are some positive aspects to the legislation.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I was not, although sometimes this place would drive you to the drink.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The provision whereby those who sell alcohol will be held to some degree of responsibility for the consequences of its sale is certainly one of the welcome aspects of the Bill. The introduction of a code of practice and the proposal to review licences where there is irresponsible behaviour on the part of sellers are welcome changes. I equally welcome proposals to impose some type of code of...

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It has been promised outside the House.

Child Abuse (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I welcome the Minister's commitment to legislate in line with the Children First guidelines. The Children First guidelines refer also to neglect by omission, for example the lack of intellectual stimulation, children missing school and the deprivation of intellectual stimulation as a result of that and how that might affect their later development. What role does the Minister see herself...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is the same as Galway.