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European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: I welcome the opportunity, before the European Council meeting, to debate this issue. I hope it will mean the Dáil has some input into Government policy as presented by the Taoiseach at the meeting. I echo some of the points made by the last speaker. There is a certain unreality to debates in this House about Europe, the euro and the European economy, especially the issue of default, which...

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: I thank the Taoiseach for the compliment he paid me earlier.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Although I would have preferred if it were not in the context of being used as a battering ram to hit Deputy Martin. I wish the Taoiseach had remembered the comment when he appointed Deputy Martin's nominee to the PAC last week.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: I congratulate the Taoiseach and his Minister for Finance-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: -----for what the Minister for Finance did last Thursday when he announced that he would burn the Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide bondholders. It is the first time since the Government came to power that it has put the interests of the taxpayer in front of the bondholders and the banks and this should be applauded. Having said that, I wish to ask about the follow through. It appears...

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: I forgive the Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Good.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: I thank the Taoiseach. It is a helpful response and it is welcome to be certain that the Minister did not tell the ECB in advance. It shows an independence of which we should show more. Unfortunately, the Minister came straight back, went to Europe yesterday and fell back into the friendly embrace of Madame Lagarde again.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: It is a procedure which I challenge the Minister to repeat with Madame Merkel when she takes charge.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Come on. This is not just about Madame Lagarde, and I do not want to personalise it too much. Despite this extraordinary courting of France in which we have been engaged, we did not get any cut in the interest rate yesterday. What has been the result of these constant meetings with the French Minister of Finance and in what way have they paid off for Ireland?

Broadcasting Legislation (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources in view of his responsibilities to broadcast media and further in view of the recommendations contained in the 2009 Report of the Advisory group on Media Mergers, his views on the recommendations relating to the broadcast media; and his plans in relation to the mergers in the broadcast media sector; if he...

Broadcasting Legislation (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: I thank the Minister for his reply from which I take it primary legislation on redefining what is meant by statutory media plurality will be introduced at some stage. Perhaps the Minister will indicate what these redefinitions will be and if he has any fears in regard to cross media directorships or the undesirability, as expressed in the report, of there being a lack of diversity in current...

Broadcasting Legislation (21 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: I thank the Minister for his reply, which is helpful. The Minister said that primary legislation to deal with this highly technical issue would be introduced but that it might take some time. Things move fast in the media world. What measures could the Government take to enforce the laudable principles it espouses if in the meantime they are offended prior to introduction of the legislation?

Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: The Government has committed to having a referendum on whistleblower legislation in October. Considering the Technical Group has legislation on whistleblowers on the Order Paper, will the Tánaiste consider giving it time, particularly as it does not require a constitutional referendum? There seems to be a strong lobby against whistleblowers, including the Department of Finance and IBEC....

Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Yes it is.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (15 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he will ratify the Antarctic Treaty. [15268/11]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Deputy Healy has authorised me formally to move his amendments, as required, if that is in order. I welcome that the Minister has acknowledged the extent of the management fees. When I raised this issue on Leaders' Questions some weeks ago, the Taoiseach responded very positively and stated the matter would be looked at. It is very welcome that many Members have taken up this issue....

Order of Business (Resumed) (9 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: On the issue of whistleblowers legislation, I have good news for the Minister - a whistleblowers Bill will be on the Order Paper next week.

Order of Business (Resumed) (9 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Will the Minister comment on the Government's attitude to the Bill?

Order of Business (Resumed) (9 Jun 2011)

Shane Ross: Let me inform the Ceann Comhairle.