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Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: In line with the tradition of the House, I congratulate Deputy Jim Daly on his maiden speech in Dáil Éireann.

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Catherine Murphy is sharing time with Deputies Mattie McGrath, Pringle and Tom Fleming. How does she wish to divide the time?

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The programme for Government refers to the deposit retention scheme. This is very important legislation dealing with the unfair retention of deposits. Obviously, it affects thousands of vulnerable students who find it difficult enough to finance their third level education. Will the Tánaiste say when it is expected this vital legislation will be brought before the House?

Education and Training: Motion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I would like to correct a contribution made by a Deputy earlier. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, did not say that the Government would reduce public sector numbers. What he said was that the Croke Park agreement was the only game in town and that if there was not full and wide participation in it, alternatives would have to be considered. I am...

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The animal health and welfare Bill is listed on the legislative programme. That Bill is long anticipated and updates existing legislation in the area of animal health and welfare. When will it be published and taken in the House?

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (7 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding plans to extend a hospital (details supplied) in County Cork; the stage the project is at; when the Health Service Executive plans to commence the project; if funds have been sanctioned by him for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7172/11]

Kinsale College of Further Education (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I am pleased to be able to speak on the issue of Kinsale College of Further Education. I appreciate the opportunity given to me by the Ceann Comhairle to outline this important case to the Minister of State. The college is operated by the County Cork Vocational Education Committee as a post-leaving certificate centre. It is currently under St. Brogan's College in Bandon, which is...

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: No money gone into the banks.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: We did not vote for the guarantee, unlike Sinn Féin.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Sinn Féin supported the guarantee.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I am pleased to contribute to this significant debate on the reorganisation of the banking sector at a time when concerns about the structures and day-to-day operations of the State's financial institutions are at an all-time high. We do not need to discuss the matter in specific detail and I propose to keep my contribution as positive and proactive as possible. To use a well worn cliché,...

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: When Deputy Pearse Doherty was donning his green jersey, the other Sinn Féin Deputies raced through the Tá lobbies to support the most severe, right-wing, ideological Government in the history of the State. They were in great company.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: It is ridiculous.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Fianna Fáil's mess.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: That is wrong.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Kelleher should wake up.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy should go back to his colouring book

Prospecting Licences (5 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Boyd Barrett's name is attached to the other question and as there are just over two minutes remaining in the slot, I call Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett.

Broadcasting Services (5 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: No. The rules do not allow it. For Priority Questions only the Deputy named on a question may speak.