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European Council: Statements (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: The Taoiseach earlier refused to answer any of my questions around the bank formerly known as Anglo Irish Bank and yesterday refused to answer my questions on a conflict of interest with those in NAMA. I have to make my mind up on why he does this. It is unjustifiable the people should have to pick up the bill for all of this and at such a cost. I call on the Taoiseach again not to pay the...

Tributes to Staff Members (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Aontaím leis an Cheann Chomhairle agus leis an Taoiseach; chuir an Taoiseach go maith é leis na focail fhlaithiúla dheasa sin. Ó tháinig mé anseo, chuir an fhoireann fáilte mhór romham agus mar sin, ar son Shinn Féin, gabhaim buíochas leo agus go raibh an t-ádh leo agus lena gclanna.

Order of Business (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: I have similar questions to those raised by Deputy Martin. When does the Taoiseach expect the Referendum Commission to be established? Has he selected a chairman for the commission? When will the Bill to amend the European Communities Act 1972 be brought before the Dáil?

European Council: Statements (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Yesterday, the Taoiseach reluctantly bowed to the democratic imperative and the right of citizens to vote in a referendum on the austerity treaty. Most of my remarks will focus on that treaty because it will have a profound and long-lasting impact on the people of this State and across the island. Tá an reifreann seo fógraithe ag an Taoiseach ach ní toisc gurb é sin an rud ceart le...

European Council: Statements (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: No. We have potentially saved ourselves a lot of money.

European Council: Statements (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Since the first drafts of this treaty were leaked to the public last December, Sinn Féin has consistently argued that there is a democratic imperative for a referendum. The Taoiseach knows that and he avoided the issue. There is now also a legal and constitutional imperative. While we should not try to turn a necessity into a virtue, the Attorney General could do little else.

European Council: Statements (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: All the focus in discussions surrounding the treaty, involving the Government, has been to avoid a referendum. Media reports emanating from the EU have confirmed this. Speaking at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs, the Tánaiste also admitted that Government negotiators were actively trying to weaken the text and to insert the words "preferably constitutional" in order to...

European Council: Statements (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: So the referendum will now take place and Sinn Féin welcomes this. Crucially, it means that the people - the citizens - will have their say on a matter of profound and long-lasting consequence. Equally importantly, the details of this treaty, the European Stability Mechanism and their implications will be fully discussed and debated before a final decision is made. It is called democracy,...

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Yesterday I asked the Taoiseach about the conflicts of interest in NAMA and the financial system. I reminded him of Fine Gael's commitment to straighten this out and to get transparency and clarity, but ní bhfuair mé freagra soiléir ar bith ón Taoiseach inné. Therefore, I have another question for the Taoiseach. The Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, the bank formerly known as Anglo,...

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: This response is very disappointing as yesterday the Taoiseach stonewalled me on a similar question. This is all in the context of a Fine Gael commitment. The Taoiseach rightly identified the conflict of interest and set out a course of action, but he has not taken that course of action. I understand the Taoiseach met with the chairman of the Blackstone Group in November last year. Did he...

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Therefore, the Taoiseach has a responsibility to ensure that assets being sold by IBRC and NAMA are sold at the best possible price and that there is no conflict. How much is the Blackstone Group being paid to advise the IBRC on these loan sales? Can the Taoiseach give us some indication on this?

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the plans Irish Bank Resolution Corporation has for the disposal or management of its remaining loan book; the value of the loan book and details of where it relates to; the current estimated timeframe for winding up the bank; the total cost so far to the taxpayer of bailing out this bank; and the current estimate...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (28 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the National Asset Management Agency's projected costs in 2012. [10875/12]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the State of the retention agreement signed between IBRC and a company (details supplied) for advice in relation to the sale of IBRC's loan book; the cost of the contract to IBRC; the duration of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10921/12]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (28 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance if the National Asset Management Agency is to take on the direct management of the debts of 600 borrowers, which are currently being managed by the banks as recommended by a person (details supplied) in his review of NAMA in 2011. [11092/12]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (28 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of members that will be appointed to the National Asset Management Agency's advisory board; the number appointed thus far; the precise role of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11093/12]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (28 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Finance the current estimated value of the National Asset Management Agency's loan book; if he will provide a breakdown of the value of the US loan book, the British loan book, the European loan book and the Irish loan book, respectively; and if he will provide an update on NAMA plans for the sale of these loan books. [11352/12]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Finance the current estimated value of the IBRC loan book; if he will provide a breakdown of the value of the US loan book, the British loan book, the European loan book and the Irish loan book, respectively; and if he will provide an update on IBRC plans for the sale of these loan books. [11353/12]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (28 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on his review of plans to abolish DEIS legacy posts. [11099/12]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (28 Feb 2012)

Gerry Adams: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a breakdown of the number of DEIS legacy posts that will be abolished and for a breakdown in tabular form of which schools across the State will lose posts under his plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11100/12]