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Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: On 11 October, The Irish Times wrote: "Afterwards Mr. Kenny was heard to say to his colleagues: 'Sorry to land you in that there.'" It also wrote: "Out of seven senior figures available for comment last night, only three said they would follow the leader's example."

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: That type of knee-jerk reaction is typical of what the country does not need, but it is what we are dealing with again today. The issue of current Members receiving ministerial pensions has often been discussed in recent years. Some Members in this and the Upper House decided to forgo their pensions while they were still in receipt of Dáil or Seanad salaries. In a number of cases, this...

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: Where is the Bill which, as he informed the House last week, he proposes to introduce? Deputy Kenny was definite that such as Bill would be forthcoming.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: If that is the case, Deputy Kenny must be keeping it to himself. It is his little secret. That is not the type of leadership the country needs or deserves. It is obvious that Deputy Kenny cannot differentiate between what the country needs and what it wants. Members have dealt with this matter in their own way. A great deal of attention has focused on former Ministers, most of whom have...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (5 May 2010)

Seán Power: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of people employed in the public service each year since 2004 and to date in 2010: the total employment costs for each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18138/10]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (5 May 2010)

Seán Power: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the fact that membership of the Schengen Agreement would be of enormous benefit to tourism; if serious consideration will be given to signing the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18128/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 May 2010)

Seán Power: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for a certificate of naturalisation in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17679/10]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (5 May 2010)

Seán Power: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether membership of the Schengen Agreement would bring enormous benefits to our country; if serious consideration will be given to signing this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18127/10]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Apr 2010)

Seán Power: Question 736: To ask the Minister for Defence the cost of the decentralisation of the Defence headquarters to Newbridge, County Kildare; and the expected date of moving to this new facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14511/10]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (20 Apr 2010)

Seán Power: Question 744: To ask the Minister for Defence the arrangements in place to remove litter from the Curragh Plains, County Kildare; the future plans to maintain the Curragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15578/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (20 Apr 2010)

Seán Power: Question 745: To ask the Minister for Defence his future intentions on overseas service in view of the decision not to participate in the planned overseas mission to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15579/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Apr 2010)

Seán Power: Question 877: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the details of the new primary school at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; the cost of this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14510/10]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Mar 2010)

Seán Power: Question 278: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made on the River Barrow abstraction project scheme in view of the fact that all issues have been addressed and a tender report prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11873/10]

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Seán Power: A Cheann Comhairle, this is the Order of Business.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Mar 2010)

Seán Power: I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the wife, family and friends of the late Tomás MacGiolla. We served together in this House for a number of years and he often spoke of his time spent in the Curragh. I often wondered if that was where he picked up his interest in horses - maybe not. No one could deny that he was a man of very deep conviction and great principle....

Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Seán Power: It is a bit like New Agenda.

Written Answers — Tax Clearance Certificates: Tax Clearance Certificates (2 Mar 2010)

Seán Power: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a C2 certificate has not yet been approved for a person (details supplied) despite providing all the necessary documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9951/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Mar 2010)

Seán Power: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was refused jobseeker's benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9920/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Mar 2010)

Seán Power: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason for the delay in processing an application by a person (details supplied) for farm assist, lodged in September 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10051/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (25 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was refused disability allowance in view of the fact that they were first granted disability allowance in 2003 and their medical condition has not improved since then; the further reason their appeal was dismissed on the grounds that an opinion from a second medical...