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Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Colm Keaveney: Or Fianna Fáil.

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Colm Keaveney: I hardly need five minutes to explore the notion of where the referendum would take us in the eyes of the Opposition. The objective outcome is default, despite that language not being used. I have concerns regarding the idea of a referendum that would be akin to holding a referendum in my own house in which I would like to have a vote on whether we should pay back to Ulster Bank the...

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Colm Keaveney: It is indeed insulting for the Deputy to suggest that-----

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Colm Keaveney: ----- default is in the interest of this country. Deputy Boyd Barrett has spoken of those whose fingerprints are on the scene of the crime of this country's economic disaster. As he tucks himself up in bed tonight with a cup of cocoa, I ask him to think carefully about who would benefit from a default, with reference to those who tiptoed out of the market in 2005, 2006 and 2007. In the...

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Colm Keaveney: It is now considered by the Government to be a legitimate tool to mitigate against the cost of the financial crisis faced by the taxpayer. In this context, the Government estimates that €5 billion can be saved from the €24 billion recapitalisation costs by making subordinate bondholders share in that cost.

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Colm Keaveney: Both Government parties have made clear that they favour burden sharing with senior bondholders in banks as long as it is part of a European-wide framework for senior debt. The Government has made clear that burden sharing will not apply to banks that will form part of the two new pillars of Irish banking. This makes complete sense. The Government seeks a systemic banking force in Ireland...

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Colm Keaveney: How can we verify that the people of east County Galway will see a dividend from the €12 billion? Will the message the House sends be that the money's circulation through the economy can be benchmarked?

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Apr 2011)

Colm Keaveney: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to proceed with the new agri-environment options scheme in order for the farming sector to continue with important environmental work. [6471/11]

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Colm Keaveney: A Chathaoirligh, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on this important issue. Tonight's debate gives the House an opportunity to discuss the universal social charge in an informed and objective manner. I thank Sinn Féin for using its time to raise this important issue. I note that the primary objective is to achieve as much fairness as possible in respect of the effect of...

Corporation Tax: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)

Colm Keaveney: I am glad to speak in support of amendment No. 2. As with previous speakers, I beg the indulgence of the Chair in making reference to the good people of Galway East who took the opportunity to make history prior to the commencement of the 31st Dáil by electing the first Labour Party Deputy in the constituency in the history of the State. It is a great honour to represent hard working...