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Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: It is proud to say it would let our economy sink, but even my salary and that of Deputy Broughan depend on a viable banking institution. Deputy Broughan is proud of the Labour Party stance, but he needs to reconsider his philosophy.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: There is transparency. The Minister complied with requests from all sections of the House in terms of putting directors on the boards and ensuring transparency.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: The Labour Party members should hang their heads in shame. They let the country down and said they would not let the legislation come into the House. They wanted to knock it. Even last week, when the Minister's plans came before the House, including provisions for transparency, the Labour Party would not vote for it.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Shame on the Labour Party, it let the side down.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: The Labour Party had the opportunity to show how big it is and that it recognised the interests of the small people as well as the big. It failed miserably to take that opportunity. Much as we would all like to have seen the fat cats suffer, we need a banking system. America, Britain and all of Europe need a banking system. When the Labour Party has time to reflect on what it has done, it...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the rebuilding of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the expected commencement and completion date for the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34614/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (2 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he is aware that accommodation for a full class of junior infant boys at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin for September 2009 has not been sanctioned by his Department; when the additional class will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33031/08]

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Having listened to the debate and particularly the comments of our colleagues in the Labour Party, I cannot help but feel that party is slightly embarrassed today having voted against the proposal last night.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Just like everyone else, I am granting myself a slight bit of latitude. I am just making the point that the Labour Party did not don the green jersey, as Deputy Kenny said.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and the Independent Members backed the Government in the national interest. This was very necessary because——

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I am coming to it.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I am, but it should be highlighted that the Labour Party should have donned the green jersey. It did make valuable contributions——

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I am coming to it.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: The other Deputies——

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I am coming to it. I welcome the fact that the Seanad passed it last night. Will the Minister of State impress upon the Minister for Finance that the cost of the scheme, the full details of which he is to announce next week, should not be borne by the customers of the banks? The cost incurred by the banks in obtaining the State guarantee should be paid from their net profits and not passed...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I welcome the amendment made by the Seanad last night. I hope all Deputies in the House will vote in favour of the Bill in the national interest.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I will endeavour to speak to Deputy Burton's amendment, much as I might like to give a state of the nation speech, as many other speakers have done. While I recognise the reason Deputy Burton put forward the amendment, and it is well intentioned in its own right, I am concerned about any delay in bringing this Bill into being. We saw the reaction of the market yesterday morning when the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (30 Sep 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 489: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on amending the legislation in order that local authorities are permitted to collect a levy from advertising revenues derived from advertisements in bus shelters and other such public places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32133/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 1642: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding all school building projects relating to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the number of young children waiting on a confirmed school place for 2008/2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29276/08]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Tá áthas orm seans a fháil labhairt ar an mBille tábhachtach seo. I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this issue once again and am relieved that the proposals contained in the constituency boundary report are at last being taken seriously. When I was last afforded the opportunity to speak on the Constituency Commission's proposals, it was merely to make a statement on them. I...