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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (25 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 182 together. The protracted and tragic crisis in Syria has resulted in unprecedented levels of humanitarian need, requiring a sustained response from the international community. As the number of fatalities reaches an estimated 140,000 people, there are now over 9 million people within Syria who are in need of immediate life-saving support, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (25 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, hit the Philippines on 8 November. It is estimated that the Typhoon affected more than 14 million people, with almost 4 million remaining displaced, including some 1.5 million children. Over 6,000 lives have been lost to date and almost 1800 people are still missing. Ireland was among the first to respond to this disaster,...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: Bring back John O'Donoghue.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: Jobs are being created across the country. Check the CSO figures. Kerry is getting a greater share than elsewhere.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: Check the figures.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: Some 61,000 jobs were created last year.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, that is a very unfair allegation. The Deputy is suggesting the Minister for Finance is guilty of theft.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Deputy said he would have slipped it into his pocket and taken it out.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: It is nonsense that the Deputy should say it.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Deputy said that if it was a negative letter, he would have slipped it into his pocket and he would have taken it out.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Deputy said he would have slipped it into his pocket and he would have taken it out the door.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Deputy should withdraw that remark.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: He should withdraw that remark.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: It is alleging misconduct on the part of the Minister.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The Deputy said he would have slipped it into his pocket and he would have taken it out of the Department.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: His words are on the record already, so he should not be changing them.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: He is now saying the Minister would have leaked it.

Topical Issues: Small and Medium Enterprise Debt (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: The remarks by the UCD academic Morgan Kelly related to the stress testing by the ECB. The ECB comprehensive assessment will not deal with loan restructuring as such. It will determine whether the banks have sufficient provision against their loans and capital. Irish banks have undergone such an exercise prior to the troika exit. The stress testing on that occasion proved to be...

Topical Issues: Small and Medium Enterprise Debt (12 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: I thank the Deputy for tabling this very important issue. It has recently been brought back into the public arena in a lively fashion by Professor Morgan Kelly. The Government recognises that SMEs are the lifeblood of the economy and play a vital role in the continuing recovery of employment growth in our country. Government policy is focused on ensuring that all viable SMEs have access...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (11 Mar 2014)

Joe Costello: I propose to take Questions 50 and 53 together. The Government is very strongly committed to Ireland’s overseas aid programme and to its place at the heart of Irish foreign policy. The aid programme has the reputation of being one of the best in the world. Our commitment to development cooperation is clear in the Programme for Government and has been further enhanced by the launch...