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ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I do not have to depend on a speechwriter in Stormont to write my speeches, unlike other people who are completely devoid of ideas.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The Sinn Féin minister for education initiated cuts in excess of £380 million in the North which will affect working class children in every single parish. Sinn Féin has a damn cheek to come into this House and oppose every measure imposed by the Government.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The Government is fulfilling a programme and respecting a mandate from the people of this Republic. If one looks further at the hypocrisy-----

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: With the indulgence of the Chair, I will continue. The Sinn Féin Party in the north of the island has coalesced with the most right-wing party in Ireland, the DUP.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: It knew full well the value of the Queen's shilling when power was swung in front of its faces.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: It has signed up to austerity measures of £4 billion in the North of the island.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: It is clear that not only does it not have policies applicable throughout the 32 counties, it does not have the manners to let me finish uninterrupted.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I will finish with a couple of quotes. The reason this country is in the mess it is in is because of the blanket guarantee given to the banks. I will quote what three Sinn Féin representatives said when it came before this House. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said it was a "courageous response". Arthur Morgan said it was a "decisive move". Deputy Pearse Doherty, who was then a Senator,...

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: On a point of order, the Deputies are repeatedly interrupting speakers.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Hear, hear.

Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: If the Deputies ask the same questions, they will get the same answers.

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (20 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of Springboard places out of the 5,900 provided as part of the recent jobs initiative that remain vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25007/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of back to education places out of the 3,000 provided as part of the recent jobs initiative that remain vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25008/11]

Written Answers — Visa Waiver Programme: Visa Waiver Programme (20 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of short-stay visitors who ordinarily require a visa to enter this country who have been allowed lawful entry to Ireland without a visa from May to 14 September 2011, due to the short-term visa waiver programme introduced as past of the recent job initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25009/11]

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (20 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: That is fine.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (20 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (20 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Ó Snodaigh has five minutes.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (20 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy has one minute remaining. However, as some of his colleagues did not use all of their time, if he wants more time, I will allow it.

An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Fiosruithe Thithe an Oireachtais) 2011 — An Dara Céim / Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (15 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important legislation. From the outset, I wish to acknowledge the sterling work of former Deputies Seán Ardagh and Jim O'Keeffe in this area. I also want to remind the House of the risks taken by the current Minister, Deputy Brendan Howlin, and the former Deputy and current MEP, Jim Higgins, in challenging powerful lobbies. They put their...

Leaders' Question (15 Sep 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Sinn Féin supported the guarantee which signed away our sovereignty.