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Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: All of the 16 eurozone member states are deeply intertwined in a common currency. As has been seen in the past number of weeks-----

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----there has been a number of speculative attacks on member states within the eurozone. Therefore, a shared interest in an enhanced economic co-ordination throughout that zone is appropriate. Greater co-ordination on economic policy is also legislated for in the treaty. It is therefore, inappropriate to have anti-European sentiments at this time-----

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----when there is an absolute necessity for strength within the eurozone. Third, a populist view that our sovereignty is at issue is completely incorrect. We must work within the parameters as set down and agreed with the European Commission.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is clearly in our interest and in the interests of all members of the eurozone that this would happen. It is not exclusive to Ireland, as has been purported here-----

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----but rather it is inclusive of all members of the eurozone. This is appropriate. By tradition, any serious decisions made in Europe are discussed in the House. There will be a number of opportunities to discuss these matters next week in the House.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Adequate time will be made available.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: If other issues over and above the bilateral loans to Greece need to be discussed, this can be discussed between the Whips.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The order of the House has yet to be decided for next week but the Whips will have discussions on this matter. We are proceeding with the bilateral loans legislation and will provide adequate time for that. This course is appropriate and was requested two weeks ago. If there are other issues requiring further discussion, they can be facilitated in due course. However, I am not in a...

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Government has been trying to facilitate as much discussion as humanly possible.

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: This Order of Business is turning into a farce and many of us are far too busy to allow that to happen.

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In normal circumstances, I try to facilitate in the discussions after the Order of Business if it is appropriate, conceivable or available to the House to facilitate debate for next week, even though the decisions for next week have more or less been finalised by the Whips. If I am pursued further, I will answer in the negative. I will allow the Whip to meet the relevant-----

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am sorry. I am entitled to make decisions on this side of the House as Deputies across the floor are trying to purport to make decisions on me. The situation is that I will ask the Whips to consider whether this is appropriate and can be facilitated.

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: A considerable amount of legislation will be taken next week by the Minister for Finance.

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is on this basis that the Government Chief Whip and I will consult and we will then discuss the matter with the Whips opposite, if it can be accommodated.

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Otherwise, I will not facilitate it.

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Minister is working on the legislation and hopes to bring it before the House as a matter of urgency and as quickly as possible. Once these substances are banned, they are not only banned in head shops. They are banned on Internet sites - they are banned full stop. They are illegal substances. Deputy Lynch is right - it is a difficult piece of legislation. We hope it will encompass...

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Social Welfare Bill will be brought forward in the current session. The sale of alcohol Bill is a consolidation piece of legislation and is more complex than the legislation we hope to bring to the House this afternoon. On the Fines Bill, the amendments from the Seanad will be here next week.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. a9, Intoxicating Liquor (National Conference Centre) Bill 2010 – Financial Resolution; No. a5, Intoxicating Liquor (National Conference Centre) Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage, Second and Remaining Stages; and No. 18, Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. a9 shall be...

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I have nothing to say.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is intended to deal with the legislation on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. It is our intention to allocate adequate time for discussion on the bilateral loans and the conditions attached. The Whips will agree the requisite timeframe to allow that discussion to take place. With regard to Irish Nationwide Building Society, the chairman of the society indicated yesterday that the...