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Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Yes, there is. In response to Deputy Ó Caoláin, we acknowledge the support Sinn Féin gave to the Bill, which I am sure was for broader strategic interests and the protection of the real economy. I understand the difficulties this may have caused. While it is obviously the intention and expectation that any such motion on the scheme would be debated in the Houses of the Oireachtas and...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Martin Mansergh: All I can state is the position.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The position is perhaps a little more subtle. While it is the case that the House can agree or not agree the draft scheme, the Minister can, of course, withdraw the scheme and resubmit a revised scheme in light of comments.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Martin Mansergh: A point made by Deputy O'Donnell implied the Government should be seeking a take or profit from the situation. The emphasis of the Government will be on full cost recovery.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Section 6(4) states that "all financial support provided shall so far as possible ultimately be recouped from the credit institution ... to which the support was provided". That is a fairly clear statement of principle.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Martin Mansergh: It is still a form of recoupment.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Deputy Barrett, in a sense, has answered the point as far it legitimately goes. In response to Deputy Kenny, leader of Fine Gael, I would like to acknowledge the very constructive role of the Fine Gael Party in this whole debate. All sides of the House have appreciated the acute strategic importance of dealing with this situation correctly and in a way that would prevent very adverse...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Martin Mansergh: ——by the fact the Governor of the Central Bank has often been the Secretary General. We have an enviable record over the past 80 years. Deputy Gogarty made the point that, essentially, many lessons must be learned. Indeed, they must.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The purpose of this amendment is to substitute a positive resolution process with regard to a scheme for financial support to guarantee credit institutions in place of the negative resolution in the Bill as initiated. The amendment which was signalled by the Minister for Finance in the Dáil earlier this morning reflects the importance of ensuring both Houses of the Oireachtas have an...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 Oct 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I thank Senators for agreeing to sit late tonight. This Bill provides legislative underpinning to the financial support provisions announced by the Government on 30 September for depositors and lenders to Irish financial institutions. It is a significant measure so that they can continue to provide the financial services that are vital for the proper functioning of our economy and the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The leases taken out under the Decentralisation Programme since December 2003 are outlined on the tables: Leases taken under the Decentralisation Programme since December 2003 Location Department/Agency Term of Lease Rental Cost (p.a) â'¬ Ballina Road Safety Authority 4 years 9 Months 151,641 Kilrush Revenue Commissioners 25 years 85,050 Listowel Revenue Commissioners 20 years...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The total amount of expenditure to date under the Government's Decentralisation Programme is approximately €244m. This includes the cost of site/property acquisitions, fit-out works and rent paid to date. The costs to date have been offset by property disposals in Dublin. The estimated cost for the entire Decentralisation Programme is of the order of €900m.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Due to a recent increase in the number of persons on the live register the waiting area at Davitt House, Castlebar is now considered to be inadequate. Internal layouts are being revised, to provide an increased number of serving hatches as well as an increase in the capacity of the public waiting area. External shelter to the entrance area will also be provided. Tender documents for this work...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Teagasc offered the Office of Public Works the opportunity of taking over the running and management of Johnstown Castle several years ago. OPW explained to Teagasc at that time that they would be happy to do so, provided restrictive covenants were removed from the legal arrangements which governed the gift of the property to the State. Teagasc undertook to pursue this matter with the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The conservation plan for Athassel Abbey is currently at the design and print stage. As the Minister with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works, I will be launching the conservation plan in the local area later this year.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I found it a stimulating debate with many different angles. Inevitably with the financial crisis coming on top of the economic difficulties, many of the contributions dealt with the financial events and decisions of the past 24 hours. While I do not wish to pre-empt in any detail later discussion on that topic, I will say a few words none the less. The action taken by the Government...

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Not my Department but across all Departments and agencies.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Yes, but that is for next year.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Announcements will be made about that later. It has to do with procurement, pooling buying power and so on. I cannot go into detail at present.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I was quoting the Taoiseach.