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Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (24 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: It was not anecdotal evidence. It was absolutely established and obvious to anyone.

Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (24 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: It is simply a measure of the fact that those in government cannot possibly take decisions without referring first to the Civil Service. Some of the people on the committee to which they referred this task were people by whom they have been captured. Two of these were top civil servants, who enjoy a sacred level of pay and working conditions, which the Government seems reluctant to attack....

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: I wish to share time with Deputies Donnelly, Healy and Collins in equal parts. There are some encouraging aspects to what has occurred in recent days in Europe, especially from Ireland's point of view. We learned belatedly that the Taoiseach has access to Angela Merkel and to the Élysée Palace and, therefore, that he has the ear of the most influential people in Europe. That was...

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: I notice the Taoiseach did not comment on the fact that his Minister has admitted that the debt is not sustainable in public. This is why it is so serious. Since the Taoiseach has not answered any of my other questions I call on him to answer this question: what did the Taoiseach say to Angela Merkel in that telephone call?

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: Did the Taoiseach ask her the one question on the lips of the nation, that is, whether legacy debt could be written off and whether the banks could be recapitalised? I am referring to the Irish banks that got into trouble before the night of the guarantee. If the Taoiseach did not ask her that question, he was simply agreeing with her to produce a temporary solution to get him over the next...

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: That opportunity-----

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: I hope that opportunity was not missed. I hope the Taoiseach will tell us what questions he asked her about and what answers she gave him because the Taoiseach is the only person who can tell us whether is Ireland is a special case. Moreover, the question is this: is Ireland an exception? That is what the Taoiseach is looking for.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: I do. That is exactly what I expect.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: It would be wrong and churlish of anybody on this side of the House not to recognise the extraordinary energy which the Taoiseach and members of the Government have put into getting some relief on the bank debt from Europe in recent days.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: The danger is that Ireland will become a victim in German internal politics, however. We have seen several examples of that in the changes made to policies and statements in recent days. The Taoiseach alone is in a unique position as he was on the telephone call to Angela Merkel on Sunday. He can tell us whether he asked her if there was any question of writing off legacy debt and, if so,...

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: That way the Taoiseach would bring a pressure point but would also pursue the diplomatic initiative.

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply and I am glad to hear that his level of satisfaction is rising by the day and that he was encouraged by the two civil servants yesterday. The Government is unwilling to take sufficiently strong action on this matter. The words used by Ministers and the Taoiseach are to the effect that the banks are "being advised," "being encouraged", "being pressurised"...

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: The Central Bank has stated that under the guise of a commercial mandate, the two pillar banks and other banks are still practising as though they were independent bodies irrespective of the wishes of the Government and the Central Bank. The Government should put the boot on the necks of the banks and give them specific instructions. If this means, as Deputy Adams suggested, that...

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: The problem for the Government is that the bankers are being included as part of the solution. They should no longer be regarded as such, as stated by Ms Muldoon yesterday. She said the bankers are in denial such that they deny there is any problem at all. Like Mr. Micawber in David Copperfield, they are looking for something to turn up. Ms Muldoon was saying the banks are waiting and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (16 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: To ask the Minister for Health if he will direct the Health Service Executive to provide orthotic shoes to a child (details supplied) in Dublin 14; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44204/12]

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: The Minister should stick to writing novels and love stories.

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: I concur with much of the latter part of Deputy Jerry Buttimer's contribution. I am not trying to be mischievous in welcoming comments such as those made by the Deputy, especially when they come from the Government benches. When the Deputy addresses the issue of middle Ireland, he is reflecting a growing body of opinion that the so-called coping classes, those who are somehow managing to...

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Reform Plan: Discussion (11 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: That was not an accident.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (10 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on the stage of negotiations regarding the Russian bilateral; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43792/12]

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2012)

Shane Ross: I am glad the Taoiseach mentioned the heads of government. Obviously, Angela Merkel is the most powerful person in Europe. I presume that if the Taoiseach were persuasive with her, she could give us a deal on legacy issues at the drop of a hat. Can the Taoiseach tell the House how often he is in touch with the German Chancellor?