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Report of the Pyrite Panel: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: I agree; I do not say the building industry was clean. Plenty of people in the industry behaved poorly. The link between the builders and HomeBond was too strong and cosy. Why is the Government even talking to them anymore? These people should not be tolerated. The Minister should have nothing to do with them.

Report of the Pyrite Panel: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: It is outrageous to suggest that the financial institutions do not bear responsibility. If they gave the people affected by pyrite mortgages for their homes, then they sent someone out in advance of drawdown to see if it was safe to part with their money. The agreement was signed off with the banks deeming the homes to be worth the money before granting the mortgages. Now they will walk...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the planned New Ross bypass is the best use of taxpayer money in view of the fact that an inner relief bridge would, at a fraction of the cost, resolve the traffic problems in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45206/12]

Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (17 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: I am sure the Tánaiste is aware that by 2003, only three of the 193 member states of the UN were not signatories to the nuclear non-proliferation agreement, The three who were not signatories were Israel, Pakistan and India, all of whom possess nuclear weapons and who have been rewarded rather than punished for same. Israel receives more American economic and military aid per capita...

Other Questions: Human Rights Issues (17 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: The Tánaiste is probably aware the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, was in China recently and she raised women's rights while she was there. She was right to do so. Sadly she has not done the same in Saudi Arabia and it would be a good lead on the part of the Irish Government to raise the issue because the role of women in Saudi Arabia leaves so much to be desired. It would be...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (17 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether comments made by the President of the United States in support of pre-emptive military strike by Israel against Iranian nuclear facilities are in breach of United Nations Charters and international law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45098/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (17 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent wave of protests across the Muslim world sparked by an obscure American made video; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45099/12]

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (16 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: About nine months' ago, I visited the building and looked over it. I brought a hammer and had a look at how things were done. To be honest, I was completely shocked. I could not believe that so many different sections could allow what happened to take place. I believe it cannot be made right and it is not possible to bring that development to the stage it should be at for the people who...

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (16 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: I am shocked the Minister is hiding behind a legal process. The conciliation process is not good enough. A year is a long time for people to live in a nightmare. Regardless of whether the Minister accepts it, the State bears a huge responsibility in the matter. To say regulations are not good enough does not cut a lot of ice. The regulations in Ireland are decent and it is the lack of...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (16 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: I propose to share time with Deputies Clare Daly and Catherine Murphy. I hope the Taoiseach has a better relationship with his Cabinet than Giovanni Trapattoni has with the dressing room.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (16 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: The IMF has admitted it underestimated the negative impact on growth of steep cuts in public spending. In Tokyo, the World Bank warned of cuts in growth across the developing world. Ms Lagarde said last week that eurozone countries should not blindly stick to tough budget deficit targets if growth weakens more than expected. She said they should allow automatic stabilisers, higher welfare...

Other Questions: Disability Allowance (16 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: Will the review be published prior to the budget?

Other Questions: Disability Allowance (16 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: Will the domiciliary care allowance review, in which many voluntary groups, including the Carers Association and the DCA Warriors, participated and gave much time to be published before the budget?

Other Questions: Disability Allowance (16 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: I realise that there is not an endless supply of money. However, as the Minister admitted, the numbers needing help are increasing. Medical improvements mean that people live for longer and babies are surviving whereas they might not have previously. People with disabilities will not be able to suffer further cuts, although I am not saying that the Minister plans any. She does not need me...

Other Questions: Disability Allowance (16 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: The number of people in need of help is increasing. A government's raison d'être should be to take care of those most in need. In this light, will the Minister protect people with disabilities in the budget?

Other Questions: Disability Allowance (16 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has received the report on State payments to the disabled from the expert advisory group on tax and social welfare; her views on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44578/12]

Other Questions: Disability Allowance (16 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the proposal to end disability allowance payments to children under the age of 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44577/12]

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: A big argument is raging in Europe as to what is actually best for the peoples of Europe. Mr. Barroso has argued that in the age of globalisation pooled sovereignty means greater power for individual members. This does not wash, however, with the peoples of Europe and many claim political virtue and economic interest demand a halt to integration and a reassertion of the powers of national...

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: The agricultural sector is very important to Ireland. I come from an agricultural background and was born on a 36 acre farm. I have been close to farming all my life. A couple of weeks ago I met members of the United Farmers Association, an organisation which represents smaller farmers. The association has raised valid points in respect of the single payment. Agriculture is in a good...

Other Questions: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (10 Oct 2012)

Mick Wallace: I want to ask the Minister a question and I would be grateful if I could get a "Yes" or "No" answer. Would the Minister approve of a higher band of income tax for moneys over €100,000 in Ireland while we are in such difficult circumstances, even for a set period of three or four years?