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Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (25 Sep 2008)

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National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the current developments in the economy. I welcome the initiatives announced yesterday, but these are only part of the solution and there are other actions that we can take that do not necessarily involve expenditure reviews. It is important to remember that the fundamentals of this economy are still very strong. The foundations that have been put in...

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Dara Calleary: I welcome this debate and the fact that victims will finally be given a chance in our adversarial justice system to have their say. I welcome the Minister's proposals, two of which I will focus on, namely, the reform of the law in respect of victim impact statements and the additional protection afforded victims at the pre-trial stage. The role of victim impact statements has grasped the...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Dara Calleary: I propose to share time with Deputies Lowry and Finian McGrath. I welcome the proposals before the House from the Ministers, Deputies Brian Lenihan and Dermot Ahern. I particularly welcome the willingness of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Ahern, to engage with the various interest groups on whose shoulders it will fall to implement this legislation. The changes...

Fishing Industry: Statements (19 Jun 2008)

Dara Calleary: As an island, our nation's character is defined by our relationship with the sea. Fishing in our coastal communities is an integral part of our island and community life. Members have spoken of the battering the fishermen have taken for some time. I endorse Deputy Connick's comments on the efforts made by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Smith, and the Minister of...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Dara Calleary: I would like to share time with Deputies Fleming and McEllistrim.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Dara Calleary: While I acknowledge and accept the result of last Thursday's referendum on the Lisbon treaty, I do not underestimate the damage done to Ireland by the result. The discontent that has arisen from the result is clear from the reports of newspapers and television stations across Europe. I noted it when I listened to the debate in the European Parliament earlier today and when I followed the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Jun 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding an Office of Public Works project (details supplied) in County Mayo. [21995/08]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (4 Jun 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers employed in either temporary or permanent posts who have served more then seven years outside of the EU and are therefore denied incremental credit for that time worked abroad in contrast to teachers who have worked within the EU and are not subject to such restrictions. [22121/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Jun 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 406: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress of sewerage schemes (details supplied) in County Mayo. [21993/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Jun 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 407: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress on water schemes (details supplied) in County Mayo. [21994/08]

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Dara Calleary: The words "confidence" and "trust" have been at the core of this debate. The confidence we have in our services in Castlebar arises from the access patients have to it, particularly in urgent cases. It also results from the ability and passionate interest of the surgeons in the unit and the quality of the after-care that is provided. We fought to protect the current arrangement. That...

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Dara Calleary: I wish to share time with Deputy Margaret Conlon.

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Dara Calleary: In discussing the Defamation Bill, the role of the media and of writers in the week that we mourn the passing of Nuala O'Faolain, it is appropriate that we take time out to pay tribute to her and to her writings which would never have attracted the need for this Bill. Her writings were a model for all journalists, being incisive and challenging. Her last outlet in the media, her interview...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Eirgrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 May 2008)

Dara Calleary: It is a dress rehearsal. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill which is also an opportunity to reflect on the successes of energy companies such as ESB and Bord na Móna. Our generation of politicians is inclined to take the credit for the economic success of the country in the past ten years but many of those companies were set up through the foresight of many of those people who...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Apr 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of investments made and the services they have been invested in, in a hospital (details supplied) in County Mayo in each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008. [16798/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Apr 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of investments made and the services they have been invested in, in facilities at a location (details supplied) in County Mayo in each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008. [16799/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Apr 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to deal with the issues raised by the Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007. [16787/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Apr 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the review of Garda boundaries and divisions, as to the boundaries and divisions that will be considered for review in 2008; and if a public consultation process is planned. [16788/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 Apr 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the proposed national broadband scheme. [16789/08]