Results 5,941-5,960 of 12,646 for speaker:Willie O'Dea
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We are asking questions on behalf of the people at the gate.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We increased tax on the rich also, unlike the current Government.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: Is that the Minister's answer? Is she reversing the cut? She is filibustering.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: That has nothing to do with the section.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: It would have brought in €200 million if the self-employed were taken into account.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: I listened with interest to the e-mail read out by Deputy Ó Snodaigh. I have also received numerous messages and it is distressing just to read them, let alone try to imagine the distress those unfortunate people and those they are caring for are enduring. I appeal to the Minister. People outside the House who watch the exchanges, clashes, debates and interaction here would be...
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: I will conclude on this point. When one considers what Ireland's position might be like a year from now, the focus must be on the factors, including external factors, on which that position is dependent. These include the extent to which we can activate the domestic economy, the situation in the eurozone, whether a debt resolution agreement is reached with our European partners and so on....
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: It is not agreed.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We agree to it.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: This is shameful.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We will not get our turn because the Minister is filibustering.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: Chairman, on a point of order-----
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We have yet to discuss issues such as the respite care grant and various cuts that will affect people, particularly those currently outside the gate. I ask that the Minister stop filibustering and let us get on with a proper discussion-----
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: The Minister is talking down the clock.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: She is filibustering.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: Allow the Minister to conclude - to conclude, Chairman. That is the important bit.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: The Minister must conclude.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: This Government had to do a U-turn last year.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: What about the pledge in Trinity College?
- Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: They promised they would protect child benefit.