Results 26,241-26,260 of 26,986 for speaker:Richard Boyd Barrett
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: We are looking for clarification.
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Every time we ask, the Government Whip says "No".
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: We asked about the McCarthy report.
- Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a detailed report on the discussions he was involved in at the recent European Council meeting in relation to the Gaza flotilla; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18613/11]
- Written Answers — Eurozone Contingency Measures: Eurozone Contingency Measures (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Finance if there are contingency measures being put in place in the event of an Irish withdrawal from the euro or a break up of the eurozone; if such contingencies might include discussions with non-eurozone countries and the printing of Irish punt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18610/11]
- Written Answers — Debt Crises: Debt Crises (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of his recent comments on the matter, if he will explain his views on the main differences between Ireland and Greece in terms of their respective debt crises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18609/11]
- Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance if the National Economic Advisory Council has met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17335/11]
- Written Answers — EU-IMF Programme: EU-IMF Programme (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will meet with the EU-IMF delegation during its forthcoming visit to Ireland for the next quarterly review of the EU-IMF deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17336/11]
- Written Answers — EU-IMF Programme: EU-IMF Programme (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Finance the input he will have in the preparations for the forthcoming quarterly review of the EU-IMF deal and visit of the EU-IMF delegation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17337/11]
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: I wish to share time with Deputies Clare Daly, Catherine Murphy, Shane Ross, Mattie McGrath and Thomas Pringle, by agreement.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: There is nothing surer than the need for political reform. The people of this country desperately want reform and for their politicians to be brought down to earth, taken out of the bubble of the Houses of the Oireachtas and planted with their feet firmly in the ground where ordinary citizens are forced to suffer the effects of bad political decisions. In the context of the obvious need for...
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: It could be sooner.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: "Love" is a strong word.
- Tax Code (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: I was surprised to hear the Minister state that the effective rate is 11.9%. Perhaps he can clarify the source of the figure because other figures were outlined in the Private Members' debate on this issue which indicated that the effective rate was approximately 10%. Can he confirm whether the fleets of company cars which are given to high paid executives in highly profitable companies...
- Tax Code (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Should swanky company cars be taken out?
- Programme for Government (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that one of the most pressing issues facing people is the massive unemployment crisis, the fact that close to half a million people are without work and many are leaving because there is no work. The programme for Government stated that job creation was central to any recovery strategy. Given that the public sector recruitment embargo means a slow grinding...
- Programme for Government (5 Jul 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: What targets does the Taoiseach have for net job creation?
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: On forthcoming legislation on maritime matters, will such legislation include the most severe criminal sanctions against the Israeli state-----
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: -----or any other state that attacks Irish citizens and Irish territory on the seas-----
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2011)
Richard Boyd Barrett: -----endangering the lives of Irish citizens trying to bring aid to the people of Gaza?