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Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: I welcome much of what the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said, particularly his proposed programme of reforms which I was pleased to hear him announce. I endorse the sentiments expressed by the Fianna Fáil Deputies who have addressed this matter already. In particular, I support the actions that have been taken by our party leader, Deputy Martin. In the introduction of...

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: The Ceann Comhairle has got it right for once.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: One of the most important items of legislation in the programme for Government from the point of view of public concern is the residential tenancies (amendment) Bill, which will deal with problems in the PRTB regarding private lettings, many of which are subvented by the HSE. Can the Tánaiste give some indication when the Bill will be published? It is a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (27 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Health the number of hospital consultants in breach of the working time directive; if he is concerned that this may impact on the safe delivery of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16488/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (22 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she expects the Child and Family Support Agency to be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15855/12]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (21 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the changes being implemented in the disabled drivers scheme which will come into effect on the 1 May 2012; if he will undertake to review and retain this scheme in its present format as it would be complete disregard not to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15704/12]

Written Answers — European Globalisation Fund: European Globalisation Fund (21 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficulty of staff previously employed by a company (details supplied) in County Limerick who have been informed that they do not qualify for funding through European Globalisation Fund and therefore cannot access third level education as a result; and if he has put any alternatives in place to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation precisely when he became aware that the Director of Corporate Enforcement intended to tender his resignation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15399/12]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (15 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of public 24 advanced life support cover from 19 March 2012 in Limerick; if his further attention has been drawn to the potential loss of life posed; if there is an alternative to replace this valuable local service which is without question vital to local paramedics; and if he will make a...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: He only lasted two months though.

Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: The Minister will be aware that the first phase of competition law has already been dealt with under the Competition (Amendment) Act passed in the last session. When can we expect to see the next phase including the consumer and competition Bill? Will the Bill deal with the question of media ownership?

Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Will media ownership be a part of the Bill?

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: They want to know what will be done now.

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: What are you going to do about it?

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Stick to the script.

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: I want to talk about the credit aspect of the motion. I am flabbergasted at the attitude of the Government. The three components of this topic include a burgeoning mortgage crisis, which is getting worse, delaying economic recovery and causing untold misery to hundreds of thousands of people. This includes those who can pay their mortgages at the moment but are worried about the future and...

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Like me, Governments Deputies are meeting people who are worried they will lose their houses, lose their jobs and wonder how they will pay their mortgages. I am in the unusual position of trying to justify the Government and trying to explain to people-----

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: -----that the Government has not yet introduced necessary legislation. I try to explain that, even when the legislation is in place, structures must be put in place to implement it. We are perhaps 12 months from anything being put in place. Thankfully, for reasons that have nothing to do with the Government, very few people have lost their homes in this country but the Minister of State is...

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: -----and the Government is doing zero, zilch, nothing about it.

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Willie O'Dea: The Government's proposals-----