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Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Deputy Durkan had his chance and I am entitled to mine.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Let me clarify.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: No, I did not. Did the Deputy listen to what I said?

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: No, I did not. It is on the record that I said I do not doubt this Deputy's integrity because this Fine Gael report shows that Deputy Shatter did not take corporate donations, was not morally corrupt regarding a process and is a man of the highest integrity. I never questioned that.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: However, I did question the Deputy's party continually dipping into the dirty pot, which makes it no better. It has helped make this country the way it is now. The Deputy should accept his share of the national responsibility and not be casting aspersions——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I made no personal charge.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I referred to the party.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: The video would have vindicated me.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this not particularly happy subject. I have decided not to use notes, as I would rather speak from the heart to see what comes to mind. Sometimes, one would not say what comes to mind, were one being diplomatic. However, some tough things must be said. As for the specific item of legislation, Deputy Mansergh suggested that Members should refer to the...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: That is the problem and that is why the Green Party is suffering. It does not have the money and one can see what happens to the party. If it was across the board, one would have a level playing field. Real leadership is required from the Government side. I do not wish to throw muck at the Labour Party or at Fine Gael, but I will do so to make this point. As a member of a Government...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: In the interests of national stability, I will not be jumping. The last thing we want is another Iceland and we do not want to talk down the economy or this country. We must speak honestly and openly about the culture of corruption and how it was created. Why did this culture exist within banking circles? It was because the body politic was happy to take this, and the bankers assumed this...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: The Government must introduce legislation. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, is introducing legislation on local election reform, providing, for the first time, for a 60 day spending limit in local elections. This is a welcome measure, as is the move to tackle Members' expenses and the payment of the pension levy by Members. There will be...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Members of the public are prepared to take the pain reluctantly only if they see those who are assumed to be the high flyers taking the pain as well. The bankers are definitely high flyers. Most politicians earn a good salary and have generous expenses but are not exactly flowing in it. At the same time we earn more than the average industrial wage and we must take our share. We must...

Written Answers — Public-Private Sector Pay: Public-Private Sector Pay (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 115: To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the average hourly and yearly pay rates among the lower paid, middle income and higher income groups between the private sector and public sector workforce in 2000, in 2005 and in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5642/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the anomaly whereby the new pension levy will bring certain workers' salaries marginally under the standard tax rate band of €36,400 which effectively means that they will only receive relief on their pension levy contribution at the 20% rate while a person earning up to €10,000 more will not pay as much on...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the fact that some pensions are calculated on the basis of number of years service over 80 less twice the social welfare pension, which means that those on lower pay do not qualify for a Government pension in addition to their social welfare pension, there are measures that will be provided to recognise the increased contribution...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a pension entitlement for those public service workers who are not entitled to a pension but have been hit with the levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5644/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance the rationale behind the recent decision to introduce a public service pension levy; the reason this step is justified as opposed to a general fiscal measure that would affect all the workforce equally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5639/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance the advantages he contends that are enjoyed by the lower paid in the public sector versus their private sector counterparts that would justify the recently announced pensions levy in view of the fact that public sector workers tended to benefit less from the economic growth that took place over the last 15 years than the private sector; and if he...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance the evidence in place to show that the advantages of working in the public sector at present, with a relatively secure employment prospect versus the private sector outweigh the disadvantages in terms of earnings potential experienced during the boom times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5641/09]