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- Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)
Robert Dowds: Like other Members of Dáil Ãireann, I agree with much of the thrust of this Private Members' motion, although I do not see the value of holding a referendum. The general election gave an answer to the previous Government's handling of the nation's economic affairs, be that the failure to engage in the EU-IMF discussion process or the bank bailout. The general election brought out the...
- Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)
Robert Dowds: My points indicate that we have a considerable amount of footwork to do to rebuild the bridges badly damaged in recent years. Like the Minister of State, I welcome the Tánaiste's diplomatic initiative to explain our case in Europe. This is how we can begin the job of working with as opposed to against our European partners to help solve this crisis. Every Deputy should give his or her...
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (5 Apr 2011)
Robert Dowds: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will establish a teaching panel for Gaelscoileanna at primary level or failing that, to give Gaelscoileanna the authority to interview teachers from the other teaching panels to ensure that teachers appointed to Gaelscoileanna have a sufficient standard of Irish. [6675/11]
- Corporation Tax: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)
Robert Dowds: As this is my first occasion to speak in the House, I thank the voters of Dublin Mid-West for giving me the honour to represent then in Dáil Ãireann. I acknowledge my huge debt to my campaign team for their successful efforts in getting me elected. I support the Government amendment to the motion. In doing so, I express my extreme disappointment at the actions of some European...
- Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Mar 2011)
Robert Dowds: He did not say he feared.