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- EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: I also welcome the comments made yesterday by Professor Honohan. It would have been a lot better if the European financial system had dealt with the banks' problems rather than passing them on to citizens. The notion of turning private debt into State debt has been the root of most of the present crisis. It has been an interesting time in Europe for a while, and the last few months have...
- EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: On the issue of democracy, the Minister said it would be undemocratic if we could more or less bully the Bundesbank into doing what we would like it to do, and I agree.
- EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: My apologies. I meant to say Bundestag. I agree with the Minister, but does she not think it is quite undemocratic that it is telling us what to do and we have no say in the matter? The democratic deficit at the centre of power in Europe at present is frightening. It is obvious the people have a different opinion on how things should be done but it will not necessarily change how Germans...
- Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (8 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of form 5A applications that have been received by the Property Registration Authority since 2 November 2011 for the registration of rights of way; the number of these applications that have been dealt with; the number that have been refused; the number granted; the average processing time for each application; and if he...
- Written Answers — Debt Resolution: Debt Resolution (8 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way he intends to ensure that the main banks are compelled to engage meaningfully in the proposed Personal Insolvency Arrangement in the Personal Insolvency Bill as they currently have an effective veto over any proposals and there is no independent appeals system proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22612/12]
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: Question 38: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the report published on 25 April last by the Institute of Directors in Ireland which found that insufficient consideration is being given to the skills required when appointments are made to State boards, if he will outline the criteria and process by which new members, including the new...
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: Question 52: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the report by the Institute of Directors published on 25 April last which stated that a majority of its directors do not believe that the process of appointments to State boards is fair and transparent; if he will state whether the most recent appointments, including the new Chairperson, to An...
- Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: This is an interesting Bill and I am glad the Minister has an open mind on it. It is a good start. This is an absolute minefield and people do not appreciate how much trouble lies within it. There are a lot of problems in the industry. It is a crazy industry, and a huge one. It was not just big in the crazy times we have just been through. Construction will always be a huge industry in...
- Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: There is an uneven relationship between subcontractors and main contractors which is most evident in cases relating to small subcontractors. The notion that contracts with a value of less than â¬200,000 will not be included in the legislation is a joke and will completely nullify the good the Bill might do. Most contracts are for amounts less than â¬200,000. Those subcontractors carrying...
- Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: However, the Minister of State is not introducing-----
- Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: If there is a dispute and a subcontractor is not paid, is it the case that he will not be able to stop work on the site before the matter is adjudicated on?
- Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: Therefore, the matter must be referred to adjudication before work can be brought to a halt.
- Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: If a contractor does not agree to adjudication, can the work be stopped?
- Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: This is a dangerous area. I would be the first to admit that culpability often lies with the main contractor. This is sometimes not the case, however, because on occasion the main contractor could be getting a raw deal from the subcontractor. For example, such a subcontractor might not do the work right and could then state he was not going to do any further work until he was paid. If...
- Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: Okay. Deputy McDonald raised the issue of a bond. I agree it is too expensive and too difficult for the small subcontractors to get one. If every subcontractor were to need a bond, the price of them would go up. There were times when subcontractors could get a fair deal on bonds which were needed for doing State work. It was an uneven game, however, and requiring them for all work is a...
- Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: I would like to use my speaking time to highlight an issue brought to my attention by Mr. Tom Dwyer, one of 20 workers who lost their jobs recently at H.W. Wilson when it was taken over by a larger American company called EBSCO. That company was named in the 2011 Forbes list as one of the top 200 private companies in America, with revenue in that year of over â¬2 billion. There was a...
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (2 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that hundreds of unregistered digital installers are advertising the installation of Saorview; if he will consider setting up a register of digital installers to counteract this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21947/12]
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (2 May 2012)
Mick Wallace: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will set up a register of digital installers in view of the fact that hundreds of unregistered installers are operating at the expense of those who registered their businesses to provide the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21948/12]
- Enterprise Support Services (26 Apr 2012)
Mick Wallace: It is estimated that multinationals in Ireland source approximately 15% of their materials in this country whereas the figure in Europe is 80% on average. Not all of the materials needed by multinationals are available in Ireland, but would it be possible to pressure them to source more materials in this country? That would filter into the domestic economy and be a great help.
- Industrial Development (26 Apr 2012)
Mick Wallace: I want as much time as Deputy Fleming received.