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Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (12 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I agree with the Government and the earlier comments made by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, in dismissing with contempt the criticism and prescriptions of the Fianna Fáil Party when it comes to the Government's jobs initiative. The unemployment crisis arises directly from Fianna Fáil's collusion with bankers and developers whose greed...

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Given that we cannot seem to get a straight answer-----

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: -----on the cost to the public of the Queen's visit next week, might we at least get an answer on the extent to which the visit may impact the schedule and business of the Dáil? When will we know precisely-----

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Can we at least know whether it will affect the business of the Dáil next week?

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I can.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is out of order.

Job Creation (11 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport his plans to develop arts and culture as an area with potential for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10700/11]

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Taoiseach and other Government representatives have indicated that the independent review of the registered employment agreements and joint labour committees will be, once assessed by the Government, brought before the Dáil for discussion. Given that many low paid workers are concerned about the threat the review poses to their pay and conditions, perhaps the Taoiseach will say when we...

Official Engagements (11 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make it a matter of priority to meet with trade union, unemployed, industry, small business and other civil society groups to discuss the jobs crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10478/11]

Official Engagements (11 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: From the Taoiseach's response and the comments that have been made around the jobs initiative, with the Minister, Deputy Howlin, making the same points on radio this morning, I do not doubt that he is concerned about dealing with the jobs issue, as is everyone. There is, however, a significant difference of opinion about how to do that. Much of the emphasis in terms of who the Taoiseach is...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (10 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider any measures to alleviate the impact of cuts to social welfare brought in by the previous Government; if she will explain the process through which social welfare payments for 22 to 24 year olds are sometimes below €144 and those for 18 to 21 year olds are below €100; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (10 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans for labour activation measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10472/11]

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It has been reported - the Government has not contradicted this - that the combined cost of the visits of President Obama and the Queen may run to approximately €25 million. We still cannot get a straight answer as to whether this is the case. Given those reports and the growing number of experts and commentators internationally and domestically who are saying that our economy is ruined,...

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The question is coming, a Cheann Comhairle.

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Given that we are not allowed to put any serious money into the economy to create jobs, would it not be better to spend that €25 million on the creation of jobs, the construction of a couple of new schools or a hospital or, perhaps, to reverse some of the cuts to special needs which are affecting the most vulnerable in our country?

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is a question. Would it not be better to save this money-----

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is a question.

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Would it not be better to save the millions being spent on these visits and spend it on things that would put people to work and provide-----

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is very clearly a question.

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I said, "Would it not be better to spend the money on something more useful-----