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Addiction Services: Motion [Private Members] (2 Oct 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this motion. I congratulate Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan on drafting the motion and apologise to her for encroaching on her time. She was in full flow and could have continued. I also welcome the new Minister of State with responsibility for primary care, Deputy Alex White. I hope he has a successful tenure, at least more successful...

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I would like to pass on my condolences to the people of Mayo on their loss last Sunday.

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Perhaps the Mayo team will win next year if they do not meet the Donegal team again. The proposals I put forward are serious ones which have been costed. I believe they will stand up to scrutiny. We must achieve a balance between cuts and revenue. The Government's agenda is one of cuts to the income of people who cannot afford them, many of whom are going to the wall. One of the...

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2012)

Thomas Pringle: With two months until the budget, the kite flying from Ministers is already under way. We have already heard about the slashing of child benefit and I dare say this is only the tip of the iceberg over the next eight weeks of rumours and so-called leaks. I would like to remind the Taoiseach of one thing before the Government begins its next round of imposing penalisation on the people. Last...

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: That was a nice speech from the Minister but it did not answer any of my questions. Deputy Shortall has clearly shown that the emperor has no clothes. On four occasions in public the Tánaiste could not express his support for Deputy Shortall and her stance. It is true that people will have access to primary medical care, provided they are in the Minister's constituency or they have...

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Before I begin, I note the Ceann Comhairle's commitment to adhere strictly to the rules of the House in the making of these statements. Those rules are a disgrace.

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: There are 14 Independent Deputies, comprising a group the same size as that which contains the Sinn Féin Members. However, the 14 Independent Deputies are not recognised in the House and not asked to offer-----

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: We have asked on numerous occasions that the rules be changed. It seems, however, that those in government will not recognise the mandate given to Members on this side of the House.

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: The Minister for Social Protection was certainly handed a poisoned chalice this morning when she was obliged to come before the House to defend the indefensible. It could be stated that to lose one Minister of State is unfortunate but to lose two is certainly careless. I take the opportunity to pay tribute to Deputy Róisín Shortall for taking a courageous decision and for standing...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: One of the most important issues following the passing of the referendum and the subsequent legislation is to ensure resources are made available for the proper implementation and vindication of children's rights and I have no doubt that the Minister is fully committed to that. However, I wonder whether the Government is as committed to that, particularly considering that in the past week we...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I wish to share time with Deputies Seamus Healy and Tom Fleming.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the children's rights referendum. As was said, the amendment has been welcomed across the board and among the wider public, rightly so. This is a tribute to the work the Minister has done to put together wording that is acceptable to everybody, which is as it should be. There is no doubt the Irish people will on 10 November give the...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I wish to share time with Deputies Seamus Healy and Tom Fleming.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the children's rights referendum. As was said, the amendment has been welcomed across the board and among the wider public, rightly so. This is a tribute to the work the Minister has done to put together wording that is acceptable to everybody, which is as it should be. There is no doubt the Irish people will on 10 November give the...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: One of the most important issues following the passing of the referendum and the subsequent legislation is to ensure resources are made available for the proper implementation and vindication of children's rights and I have no doubt that the Minister is fully committed to that. However, I wonder whether the Government is as committed to that, particularly considering that in the past week we...

Magdalene Laundries: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this motion to get justice for the Magdelenes. The scale of what was carried out in the Magdelene laundries is best summed up in the Justice for Magdelenes submission to the UN Committee Against Torture, which states:the Magdalene Laundries abuse ... involved the unlawful deprivation of liberty of adult women and girls over extended periods, it...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Income Statistics (25 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of those with an income of €80,000 and more per annum; and the number of those with an income of €100,000 and more per annum. [40247/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (25 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of those whose annual income is €80,000 and more and who claim a home carer tax credit. [40248/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (25 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers that claim a home carer tax credit. [40249/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Payments (25 Sep 2012)

Thomas Pringle: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients of child benefit who are also in receipt of a social welfare payment, including family income supplement, and the percentage that they compose of the child benefit budget. [40245/12]