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Adjournment Debate Matters (5 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Michael Healy-Rae - the need to reconsider proposals regarding the school transport scheme; (2) Deputy Seán Kyne - the need to clear weeds from Lough Corrib; (3) Deputy Mattie McGrath - the need for the immediate procurement...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (5 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed extension to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; when he expects work to commence on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6491/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 266: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of funding for a sewage and drainage scheme for Bandon in west Cork following ongoing flooding problems in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6637/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the grants available to assist farmers with the cost of land reclamation and-or improvement works to farm land; the details of these grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6405/11]

Making Committees Work in the 31st Dáil: Statements (31 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I congratulate Deputy Michael P. Kitt on being elected as Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann. He is a fine choice and I wish him well in his role. I am very pleased to be able to speak today on making committees work better and more effectively in the 31st Dáil. My experience as a member of the Upper House for the past number of years is that committees can be very worthwhile but...

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Essentially because time does not allow me to go further, I will make one point. There has been condemnation of the work of politics and the work of this House, and, indeed, the reputation of politics in general that has been dragged through the mud because of what has gone on in this country as a result of a link between politics and business. People in this country have a right to...

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (29 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will provide a progress report on the redevelopment of a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; when he expects that work will commence on this project; the expected timeframe for completion of these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5684/11]

Technology Research Centres (29 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Before calling Deputy Tóibín, I advise the Minister and Ministers of State that the length of their replies is well in excess of the time limit.

Technology Research Centres (29 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: We are out of time, but I will allow Deputy Donnelly to put a question. I ask him to be brief.

Job Creation (29 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: We will now proceed to-----

Job Creation (29 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I ask the Deputy to be very brief because we are over time.

Job Creation (29 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: We have actually gone over time.

Economic Competitiveness (29 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: We have gone over time.

Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Mar 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I wish the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, and the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, well in the Department in the years ahead. If we can make a serious improvement in terms of reducing fatalities and ensuring safer roads, it would be a very healthy aspect of this Administration. This is my first contribution to the House. I consider it an honour to be elected as a Labour Party Deputy for Cork...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (29 Jan 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I will revert to the content of this recommendation which refers to the carrying out and publication of a cost-benefit analysis. One needs to be familiar with the information behind such schemes. People are entitled to know what are the benefits, if any; what is coming in and what is going out and to be aware of revenue or income forgone. The making public of such information would be...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jan 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the debate on the Finance Bill. In terms of dealing with Bills this week, the Labour Party proposed that we clear the schedule and remove our motion of no confidence if the Government agreed to an orderly timeframe. In participating in that, a lot of political commonsense prevailed earlier this week in the context of how we do our business in the Oireachtas. There was a meeting...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I hope the Minister for Finance will respond constructively to the recommendations the Opposition is proposing to the Finance Bill. After all, the Bill will give effect to the very harsh and severe measures in the budget. Thousands of people are out of work and thousands more - people on middle and lower incomes, students and pensioners - are struggling to get by. The reduction in social...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Michael McCarthy: This is an important matter and the Senator is clarifying the position.