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Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Séamus Kirk: I advise the Deputy that we will finish today's consideration of this legislation at 5 p.m. before moving on to the National Asset Management Agency Bill.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Séamus Kirk: I call Deputy Michael D'Arcy.

Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)

Séamus Kirk: A Thaoisigh agus a chomh-Theachtaí, tá mé an-bhuíoch daoibh as an onóir mór a bhronn sibh orm inniu agus mé a thogadh mar Cheann Comhairle ar Dáil Éireann. Gabhaim buíochas ó chroí libh uilig. Geallaim libh go ndéanfaidh mé mo dhícheall obair na Dála a riaradh de réir ardtraidisiún na hoifige, gradam na hoifige a chaomhnú agus cothram na féinne a thabhairt do gach...

Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Tá go maith. Bhuailimid ar aghaidh anois. I wonder if-----

Adjournment Debate Matters (13 Oct 2009)

Séamus Kirk: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Ulick Burke - the need to provide dental support services to a pupil involved in an accident at school; (2) Deputy Chris Andrews - the need to promote Georgian Dublin and have it designated as a UNESCO heritage site; (3)...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Séamus Kirk: I wish to share my time with Deputy Niall Collins. The legislation to establish the National Asset Management Agency is one of the most important Bills that has ever been debated in the Dáil. The decision to set up NAMA was taken last April and the draft proposals were published in July last. Never in the history of the State has one subject been so extensively and passionately debated...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Séamus Kirk: The legislation provides that the banks will share a portion of the risk associated with NAMA. This means that the banks will have an incentive to work with NAMA to achieve a profit for the taxpayer and they do not get to share in any profits. However, if there is a loss, they will be subject to a levy. The State may end up owning larger stakes in the banking system. That is another form...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Séamus Kirk: It is also clear that the proposal has credibility in the financial markets. On 30 August last the Financial Times reported, "Evidence that Ireland is addressing the crisis has been well received in financial markets. Irish bank shares have rallied and the risk premium on Ireland's sovereign debt has reduced." Since its announcement, the cost of borrowing by the State has already fallen....

Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (30 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether there is further scope for the use of market management mechanisms to support the dairy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25945/09]

Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (30 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether the terms of the CAP health check should be revisited in the context of the pressure on dairy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25946/09]

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendments Nos. 34 and 36 are related and may be discussed together.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendments Nos. 37 and 47 are related and may be discussed together.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendment No. 38 was already discussed with amendment No. 1.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendment Nos. 39 and 40 are related and may be discussed together.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendments Nos. 41 to 45, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: It must be formally moved.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: No. It must be moved by the Deputy. Unfortunately, it is his prerogative.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: I would like to allow the amendment, but I am afraid that I am constrained.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendments Nos. 52 and 54 are cognate and will be discussed together.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendment No. 55 is related to amendment No. 53 and they may be taken together by agreement.