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Ireland's Chairmanship-in-Office of the OSCE: Statements (10 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I welcome the opportunity to discuss Ireland's chairmanship of the OSCE and the opportunities this presents. Despite the damage to our reputation caused by the economic crisis of recent years, our legacy in terms of our leadership on human rights and overseas aid has held true to us. I refer to our role in terms of the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons treaty and the foundation of the UN...

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: More austerity.

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Our population is one of the smallest in Europe.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (9 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve cycle lanes in areas being considered for the extension of the bikes scheme in place in Dublin city. [23040/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (9 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in County Donegal with 84 pupils on roll and a teaching staff of four is scheduled to lose a dedicated member of staff and return to a three teacher school due to cutbacks; and if he will resolve the issue to prevent the loss of one of their teaching staff....

EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It has been an interesting week in Europe with local elections in Britain, Italy and Germany where parties calling for a new direction against austerity have been endorsed by the electorate. More important, France has a new president who has campaigned against austerity without any plan for jobs and growth. In Greece, we have seen an historic election in which the people have rejected...

EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I have two questions, which are themes of the campaign, as the Minister of State, will know when I put them to her. The Government's plan A is to have a "Yes" vote on 31 May but a plan B may be required if the people vote "No". Will the Minister of State give a commitment in that event that she will not allow the blackmail clause, as it is referred to, which links the austerity treaty, as...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (8 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will commit to ensuring the principle of one prisoner per cell in future prison reform or renovation. [22681/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí that are to be relocated due to his station rationalising plans; the date on which this was agreed with the Garda Commissioner; and the timeframe in which gardaí affected by this were told of these plans. [22682/12]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (8 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will confirm that the Article 136 Amendment to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union which is due to be ratified by the Government later this session via the European Communities (Amendment) Act requires the unanimous support of all 27 member states of the European Union to come into effect and...

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Misleading the Dáil.

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (3 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 12: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a detailed breakdown and timeframe for the cost of running Irish Water. [22119/12]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (3 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 35: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the planned reforms in the Residential Tenancies Bill; and if a provision for a deposit retention scheme is being considered. [22175/12]

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: What about the veto?

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Tánaiste might provide some documentation to back that up.

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I see all the socialists are exercised. They were talking about workers' rights last night but it is all about their own rights now.

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I did not see that one coming. What about the dodgy fivers?

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I understood there were only republicans in the Chamber these days.

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: What about the veto?

Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Sometimes this House is a farce. I sit here as a humble TD, listening to the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Ministers asking for constructive proposals from the Opposition. We have had a string of companies leaving workers high and dry, pursuing cases and often having to occupy the premises where they worked to secure justice. Here we have constructive proposals; we do not claim they are...