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National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: It is.

National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: We accept that. The Minister is certainly taking that under consideration.

National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: We all would accept that we would want economic and social development to be sustainable, but we do not want certain activities or developments outlawed by having simply the word "sustainable" included.

National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: I make the point that such is the advice of the Attorney General, but the addition of the word "sustainable" certainly is under active consideration arising out of Deputy Burton's amendment and the comments which she has made today.

National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: I wish to address Deputy Shatter's point in the limited time available. It is an important point because all of us in our own constituencies face this problem of unfinished estates. Certainly, NAMA will have a potential role in that regard. Indeed, near where I live there is one of these unfinished estates. People have significant concerns in that regard. We can continue tomorrow.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: It is, because it is untrue.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: That is the real world.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: When we took action the Labour Party ran away.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: We stood up to it, but the Labour Party ran away from it.

Written Answers — Debt Relief: Debt Relief (3 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: I propose to take Questions Nos. 764 and 773 together. Ireland has played an important role internationally on the issue of alleviation of the debt burden on developing countries. The Government's policy strategy, which was prepared jointly by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Finance, was published in 2002. It supports the total cancellation of the debts of the world's...

Written Answers — Safety of Irish Aid Workers: Safety of Irish Aid Workers (3 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: The kidnapping, and eventual release, of Sharon Commins and Hilda Kawuki and the continuing ordeal of Fr. Michael Sinnott have highlighted the strength of the commitment demonstrated by aid workers and missionaries working with poor and vulnerable communities across the developing world. The security of aid workers is a priority for the Government, and for aid donors internationally. We...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (3 Nov 2009)

Peter Power: The widespread food shortages which continue to affect millions of the most vulnerable people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) are a matter of serious concern. It is estimated that over one third of the population of the country is in need of food assistance. The situation is compounded by lack of access to safe drinking water, serious constraints in agricultural production...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (20 Oct 2009)

Peter Power: Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) is measured internationally as a percentage of Gross National Product (GNP). For 2009, total ODA is expected to reach €696 million. Based on current projections, this will represent at least 0.48% of GNP. This means that Ireland will maintain its position as one of the most generous donors in the world on a per capita basis. The Government has...

Written Answers — Debt Relief: Debt Relief (15 Oct 2009)

Peter Power: Ireland has played an important role internationally on the issue of alleviation of the debt burden on developing countries. The Government's policy strategy, which was prepared jointly by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Finance, was published in 2002. It supports the total cancellation of the debts of the world's poorest countries. A review of the strategy is now...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Peter Power: Hear, hear.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Peter Power: It cannot be done.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Peter Power: Hear, hear.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Peter Power: What would the Deputy's party do?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Peter Power: It did not take too long to read it.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Peter Power: Fine Gael's idea certainly would not.