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Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Billy Kelleher: 2012.

Written Answers — Imported Products: Imported Products (5 May 2010)

Billy Kelleher: In 2009 Ireland imported goods from Israel to the value of €82.4 million. In addition, services imports from that country for 2008, the last year for which data is available, were valued at €75 million. I understand that a preferential customs status applies for certain goods traded between the EU and Israel but that goods exported from illegal Israeli settlements cannot benefit from...

Strategic Investment Bank: Motion (Resumed). (28 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this motion. While we welcome any opportunity that gives the Government and Opposition Members an opportunity to speak on the very serious challenges facing this country and its people, it is important we outline the difficult decisions that have been made and their results, as well as the hopes and aspirations that people have in the context of...

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: And an illegal army as well.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: The Deputy could launder the money there pretty handily.

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: Perhaps Deputy Bannon will draw up a list of national monuments.

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: Was the Deputy in Marbella herself?

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue. There has been much debate on the banking crisis that this country faced over the past number of years, and this is a continuation of that. At the outset, it is important that we reflect on how we arrived at this position. Much commentary, both inside and outside of this House, seems to forget the position in which Ireland found itself,...

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I am taking an ordinary Government slot.

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I am not replying to the debate.

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: Yes, indeed.

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I could not fill the Minister's shoes, I can assure Deputy Burton.

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: The Government guarantee to the banking institutions in September 2008 was of significant importance in ensuring that there was not a collapse of the financial institutions across this country. Now there is a bit of revisionism going on in the debate in the House to the effect that we should not have guaranteed Anglo Irish Bank or that we should not have guaranteed other institutions. The...

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I find it astonishing that any responsible political party would suggest a sovereign state should legitimately default on its payments. Such an action would send an appalling signal internationally, damage our credibility and mean the Government would have huge difficulty in borrowing for the day-to-day running of the State because of the current budget deficit. Such commentary is...

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Billy Kelleher: The fundamentals that brought us economic growth such as productivity, innovation and entrepreneurship are still ingrained in the people. I am confident that with the policies being pursued and the investment of the €5.5 billion stimulus package this year, the economy will turn the corner in the latter half of 2010 and growth will return in 2011. These are the key parameters by which any...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (30 Mar 2010)

Billy Kelleher: There are 6 County Enterprise Fund Companies. They are separate, individual legal entities and my Department has no function in relation to their activities. My Department does not allocate funding to these companies. The companies are subject to the provisions of the Companies Acts.

Land and Land Conveyancing Law Reform (Review of Rent in Certain Cases)(Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Mar 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I would like to speak on the broader issues of the Government's strategy to support businesses, improve competitiveness and sustain employment. Ensuring that our enterprises receive the support to assist them through the current difficult period is key to safeguarding employment. The Department has been very active in the past year to respond to the difficulties being faced by businesses and...

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (9 Mar 2010)

Billy Kelleher: The County Enterprise Boards (CEBs) have primary responsibility for the delivery of State support to the indigenous micro-enterprise sector i.e. businesses which employ 10 or less workers. In the current economic climate entrepreneurship, and the growth and development of small Irish businesses, is central to economic recovery and it is essential that Irish enterprises continue to be...

Seanad: Job Creation: Statements (3 Mar 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I am listening.

Seanad: Job Creation: Statements (3 Mar 2010)

Billy Kelleher: It would require significant foreign direct investment to create 7,500 jobs. The live register figure for February shows there has been a stabilisation of job losses. While it might be said it is at a high figure, we must welcome the fact there has been stabilisation. Last year 26,000 jobs were lost in February and 30,000 in January. Twelve months on, while there has been a major rise in...