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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: The interest rate and the conditions of the IMF-EU bailout cannot be changed-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: -----yet we read this morning that the rate of interest is under consideration.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: The Minister for Finance must make a statement on the inconsistencies of his policy in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: There simply should be a new Taoiseach by March 17.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: We are united on that all right.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: We just want the facts.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: It is all so innocent.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: We got the country back on its feet in the wake of the mess created by Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: Why will the Leader not deal with the questions that have been posed by Members?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: After yesterday's revelations that there were three directors of Anglo Irish Bank directors at this meeting, it is clearly evident that there was a think-in on Anglo Irish Bank and on banking policy at that time. The Taoiseach's story at this stage is in shreds. It is as believable now as the dig out stories of his predecessor, Deputy Bertie Ahern.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: On 23 February 2010, I raised the issue of the relationship between the Taoiseach, Deputy Brian Cowen, and Seán FitzPatrick of Anglo Irish Bank. I was shouted down in the House and the following day the Taoiseach went on "Morning Ireland" to suggest I raising this question was contemptible. Later in March, Deputy Enda Kenny raised a simple question as to whether there was a discussion with...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: Matters are too serious for that to be allowed to happen. We are losing valuable time to get the economy right. We have much rushed and emergency legislation in this House, yet the forthcoming finance Bill cannot be passed more quickly than is proposed by the two Government parties. The Green Party has a big responsibility in this. It is indulging the Fianna Fáil-led Government in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: That was an embarrassment not only to the Taoiseach but to this country.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: We cannot risk another appearance by the Taoiseach on the Jay Leno show.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Eugene Regan: We need to address the issues we have in this country. I do not believe we should protract the passing of the finance Bill and instead we should get on with the general election.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Eugene Regan: I thank the Minister of State for his attendance. This is an important Bill. It is notable that some Opposition amendments were accepted by the Government, which is not always the case. They have clearly been vetted. I welcome the passage of the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Eugene Regan: I refer to the Taoiseach's outburst in the Dáil yesterday and interview with Seán O'Rourke on RTE Radio. It was characterised as a robust defence of the budget, but his entire approach amounted purely to bullying. He is good at this. Insulting and shouting down the Opposition and dismissing all other arguments is not political debate; they are bully boy tactics. That is what he went...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Eugene Regan: The Taoiseach's popularity rating in the most recent opinion poll was 8%. Does it have to be at -8% before he realises that people have seen through these bully boy tactics? During the 2007 election campaign he dismissed the Opposition's views on the economy.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Eugene Regan: It is relevant. The Taoiseach said, "If the car is going well, you don't change to a Lada ... The Opposition don't know what they're talking about ... You need experience, you need mastery of detail."

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Eugene Regan: He said a politician needs political skills to bring people with him to run the economy.