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Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: As I said at the outset when I mentioned the committee motion, one can achieve more if there is a consensus.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I concur with my colleague, the Minister, Deputy Ryan, who said that the education partners can play a constructive role in this process. All teachers, like everybody else involved with schools, have acknowledged that there are savings to be made.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: The Deputy can do so in a second. I am nearly finished.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Contrary to media reports, the Green Party is neither pulling out of the Government——

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: ——nor climbing down on the education issue.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: We remain committed to working within the Government to effect positive change.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: There have been some positive indications over recent days.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I assure my colleagues on the Opposition benches that progress will continue to be made. I am glad to be part of the solution.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the proposed new secondary school for the Carpenterstown-Porterstown area of Dublin 15; the persons under whose patronage it will be; the timescale for the appointment of a principal; when building work will commence on a permanent site for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36882/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22, who is an Irish citizen, can expect to receive a decision on their application for family reunification visas in respect of their brother and sister in view of the fact that the application process has been ongoing for thirty months; and if he will make a statement on the...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Deputy Barrett's party leader has already opposed a similar proposal for Westin Aerodrome, which is only some miles down the road.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I propose to share time with Deputy Conlon.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Deputy Barrett proposed that Baldonnel Airport should be used as an international airport.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: He referred to it being used as a commercial airport of some description.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: His colleague, Senator Fitzgerald, may have something to say about that. Deputy Barrett dismissively suggested that I should busy myself in twiddling with my laptop. That is precisely what I did during the conclusion of his speech. I used the time to respond to constituents and also to do some searching via Google, which yielded two interesting articles from the Sunday Independent of 14...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I referred to a statement made by Deputy Kenny in 2007.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I enjoy a debate. However, I will proceed to talk about the budget. I welcome the changes to the income levy and to the medical card scheme for the over 70s. I worked with my Green Party colleagues to secure changes to the original plan once the stress, hurt and anxiety being caused to elderly people became apparent. I take this opportunity to apologise personally to my constituents for...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I have been in touch with the Minister. Members heard my budget speech last year. I am not afraid to put my money where my mouth is. I will read the letter following which Deputies will have an opportunity to respond to it.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: The letter reads: Dear Minister O' Keeffe, I have not until today been given the opportunity to comment publicly on the Education Budget and to put my feelings onto the Dail record. We are living in tough economic times and I do admire your ability to stand firm in the face of public criticism of the difficult but necessary budgetary constraints you have been placed under.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: The letter continues: However I cannot in all credibility stand by some of the proposals made by your Department. I welcome many of the progressive elements of the Education budget, which I alluded to earlier in my contribution. But I must take issue with many of the cutbacks. Sometimes a decision is just plain wrong and in this context I am asking you and the Minister for Finance to revisit...