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Road Network (29 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Is the Minister stating there should not be a freeze on building along the 300 m corridor? Depending on the NRA to have a sensible approach to this might be stretching it and asking a bit much, given that it is a self-sustaining body which is probably a little out of control at this stage. It would cover the island in concrete if it had its way without there necessarily being any sense...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Would it be possible to get some guidance and information on the selection process because many people are confused about how they should approach it. I thought Members would have an opportunity to raise topical issues of the day but some of the issues selected to date have been ones that were topical a few weeks previously.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Health the reason behind cuts to the Domino maternity service at Wexford General Hospital in view of the fact that the hospital itself failed to give the details to those using the service; his views on whether a service which ensures a comfortable birth is worthy of being retained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26373/11]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (28 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 35 patients were on trolleys in Wexford General Hospital in early September with staff instructed to call them virtual words; if he will release funding to re-open at least one ward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26372/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Strategy Statements: Departmental Strategy Statements (27 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the forthcoming national children's strategy 2012 to 2017 will include a commitment to develop a comprehensive national plan for early childhood care and education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26000/11]

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (27 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: I am fairly certain that the Minister understands that business requires investment and stimulus if it is to thrive That is its nature. I was in business for 30 years - I am still in it, just about - and I know it is difficult to function without access to money. We all agree that the lack of jobs is a major problem. When I hear the Government say that one of its primary aims is to create...

Child Care Services (27 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to extend the entitlement to free provision that began with the free preschool year to a second, earlier year; her views that the extension of the early childhood care and education scheme would be a major boost to the future lives of our young persons and to society in general; and if she will make a statement on the...

Child Care Services (27 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: I thank the Minister for her answer. I realise that money is scarce and the Minister is constrained, but she will know that a report by the OECD in 2009 showed that we spend a lower percentage on the education of children under six than any other country in Europe. It is a fact of life that we have underestimated the importance of investment in children at the earliest stages. Even if the...

Child Care Services (27 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Aside from the social benefits, it is still just 15 hours a week. To add to that, parents are already in a difficult place financially, yet child care in Ireland is among the most expensive in Europe. We put the lowest funding into it of any country in Europe and the costs are among the highest. As an aside, I commend the Minister on her speech at the Amnesty briefing yesterday, which was...

Third Level Education (22 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: The Minister has said that one of his priorities, regardless of the system that is in place, will be to maximise the number of students who reach third level. Does he agree with the Provost of Trinity College, who spoke about the notion that those who can really afford to pay for third level education should have to do so once more? Surely that would be a positive move. Most of us accept...

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: I support Sinn Féin on this motion. I do not believe it is a good idea for the State to sell its interests in the ESB. I have studied countries throughout the world which have dabbled in selling their electricity and I do not see many positives in many cases. More often than not, this leads to higher prices for the consumer, to poorer service and it has little to offer. At present the...

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: I never mentioned the price of electricity.

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: I never mentioned the price of electricity.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: I would settle for less than that amount.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: It was probably a reduction.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: The Minister is more of a socialist than Bertie.

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Are they in mainstream classes at present?

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: I am unsure to be honest.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: As Barney says, "sharing is caring" and I am prepared to share time.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Fine, the Deputy is on. Members will vote on this EFSF proposal and while I am not an economist, if anyone on the Government benches is interested in having a bet with me on whether it will work, we can meet outside to put down a wager, as I do not believe it will. Having started with 17 countries in the eurozone, three have been bailed out, which means the other 14 will guarantee borrowings...