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Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2011)

Shane Ross: Therefore, there is no plan B.

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (2 Nov 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her vision for the future of the family resource centre programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32404/11]

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Shane Ross: When I watch debates like this and when I hear the advice like that given today to Mrs. Merkel, Mr. Trichet and other such people, I sometimes wonder whether they will hear it, let alone take it. I tend to see this debate in a narrower context and hope that we can ask the questions and have our words heard by the Ministers here, who will then carry them to Europe. I ask what can Ireland get...

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Shane Ross: That word was used as well. It is time the Government thought in a radical way that is not part of Europe "think".

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Shane Ross: It is fair to say that nobody in this House blames the Government for the situation in which it finds itself today vis-À-vis the bondholders. The Government was elected with a mandate to choose to remedy the situation or to repudiate the last Government's agreement on this. It has decided to do neither. It has decided to go down exactly the same road that was adopted by the last...

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Shane Ross: Yes. The straightforward option was to tell the bondholders the Government would not pay. The second option was to instruct the bank to embark on a buy-back campaign at a price of 60 cents or higher. Why did he not do so given that he would have saved the taxpayer a fortune?

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Shane Ross: As I did not hear the final part of the Taoiseach's reply, I apologise in advance if I ask a question he has already answered. I do not accept the premise that we must seek the permission of the European Central Bank for everything we do, particularly in areas such as this. Did the Taoiseach consult the ECB about a buy-back of Anglo Irish Bank bonds and if not, why not given that a buy-back...

Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: It is appropriate that we frequently debate the role of the Central Bank, even though, unfortunately, it is presented to us in piecemeal form by a series of financial Bills giving it greater powers in limited areas. I say this because nobody is more responsible for the banking crisis than the former Financial Regulator and the Central Bank. Without their role in the financial crisis, in...

Minority Faith Schools (26 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: This is an issue which has come up on several occasions in recent budgets because of the fears of minority religions that the education of pupils in their particular ethos has been threatened by budget cuts or other cuts in the past. The Minister will be aware that their fears were realised by his predecessor, Batt O'Keeffe, not very long ago. At this time of year it is appropriate that...

Minority Faith Schools (26 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I thank the Minister for his response. I ask him to elaborate on his statement that there are no changes proposed in respect of the Protestant block grant. Does that mean there will be none? Is that a pledge or just the current position? In other words, does that mean it will not happen and that we can reassure the Protestant community and those of a different ethos that this will not...

Minority Faith Schools (26 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: It is €4 billion.

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I agree with much of what my colleagues have said. It is not a great position for Ireland to be in to be applauded by other European leaders and by the Financial Times. The Government claims we are achieving our objectives. That is not so. We are achieving Europe's objectives and the bankers' objectives but we are not doing anything which is in the interests of the Irish people. We are...

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Greece is getting a large amount of its debt written off. I am not suggesting-----

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: -----that we behave dishonourably but we should not go to the tables of Europe week after week to be applauded for crucifying the Irish people at the behest of the people in Europe. That is not where the interests of the Irish people lie. The interests of the Irish people lie in the Taoiseach, Deputy Kenny, and the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton, coming back and saying we have respect...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the curtailment of property reliefs will have a detrimental effect on those who have invested in properties; his plans to support those persons who were encouraged to invest under the promise of such reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31310/11]

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (25 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 378: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make a commitment to ensuring the welfare of the Booterstown Nature Reserve, County Dublin, which has been delivered to a receiver; his plans on the importance of protecting areas of natural importance which may have been handed over to a receiver in view of the financial crisis; and if he will...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (25 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to direct Irish Internet service providers to employ means through which access to Internet sites depicting child sexual abuse is restricted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31312/11]

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I join the Taoiseach and other leaders in offering my sympathy on the tragic deaths of the member of the Garda and the Filipino national today. One of this morning's newspapers used an unfortunate turn of phrase. I believe it was The Irish Times, which talked about the Italian Prime Minister getting a dressing down from the German Chancellor and the French President. It is important to ask...

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I understand the Taoiseach's reluctance to become involved in another European spat. However, it is important that Ireland is not only perceived as the good poster boy of Europe who is abiding by the rules imposed on him by the IMF-EU and not getting involved in any of the great arguments taking place. The Taoiseach stated in response to my question that he is not in favour of austerity but...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I hate to-----