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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: What did he say?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Did he make any suggestions to Ms Feehily about what she should or should not be doing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Just to be informative, what about the Tánaiste?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: He made a very public statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Did Ms Feehily respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Why not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Ms Feehily is available now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: What does she think?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Ms Feehily is not going to respond to what the Tánaiste says.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: He appealed to the Revenue Commissioners to change their minds about something. Did they reject his appeal?

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Bill, which gives us an opportunity to review the Government's strategy, or lack thereof, for the economy of the country. I note the bullish remarks made in the Minister's opening speech about the prospects for growth and the prospects for the economy. Generally, that is what one expects from a Minister for Finance in a position of this...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: In the context of the Government's long-promised judicial council Bill and in view of the fact that yesterday I introduced a Bill on the appointment of judges, will the Taoiseach indicate when the intends to introduce legislation - as promised - to remove the rampant cronyism that has been evident for many years in the appointment of judges?

Retirement of Head Usher (6 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: On behalf of the Technical Group, I would like to join in saying farewell with great affection to Tom McGrath. It has always been one of my greatest nightmares that either Tom McGrath, or Denis, who was the manager of the bar, would write memoirs. I do not think any Member of the House would wish that to be done with any degree of sincerity or truth and I hope he does not do that. Having...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: First Stage - Thirty-Fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution.The main thrust of the Bill is to make the nomination for judicial appointments process more transparent, accountable and merit-based. That means removing the Government's role under the...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: First Stage - Thirty-Fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Bille in am Comhaltaí Príobháideacha."I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Shane Ross: Hear, hear.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Shane Ross: I have sympathy with the members of the Government who have been posed with the problems so eloquently described by Deputy Durkan, but I would have more sympathy if they tackled them in a different way. I have problems with the Bill, first with its presentation and, second, with the way the members of the Government attack the cuts that they inevitably feel they must make. The House will...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Shane Ross: If Angela Merkel was reading the Taoiseach's speech, or got of a copy of it early, she would be a pretty happy Chancellor. The speech that was delivered here today is a confirmation that the Irish Government has been sucked into a swamp of complacency every time its representatives go to Europe. It is a great pity the Taoiseach delivered a speech which, as the leader of the Fianna Fáil...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Shane Ross: I assume he was referring to the 29 June pledge that he brought back to this House. Does it mean that he is now acknowledging that it is not only delayed but will not be implemented?

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Shane Ross: That is the demand of those currently negotiating with Mrs. Merkel to form a government. What we want is a message from him, or whoever replies on his behalf if he is not here, and I thank him for staying to hear my speech, that we will not accept any negotiation that threatens Ireland's corporate tax, recapitalisation and credit line. We will not pay any such price that is demanded and...