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Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I listened to the Taoiseach's long, prepared script which forms part of this debate. May we conclude from his statement that if section 2 is found to be unconstitutional, a referendum will be held on the issue of statutory rape at the end of the process? Is he focused on resolving the matter without resort to a referendum or is he open to the possibility that one might arise?

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: A Cheann Comhairle——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It would be a turn of events if we did get answers but I hope to get an answer to this question. Will the Taoiseach respond to what I heard clearly from a number of teachers at an INTO conference, that in trying to buy a house, even after six years teaching they could only borrow a maximum of €200,000. They were expected to come up with an additional €150,000 from somewhere. I do not know...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: No, I am asking about Fianna Fáil supporters, be they in Government or out of Government, and whether the example and behaviour of those individuals is something the Taoiseach is endorsing, standing over and recommending for other people to emulate. Twenty properties in Ireland — Minister Fahey — and seven abroad. He owns half a share in a property company and has stocks and work in...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: ——of receiving donations from Monarch Properties. He failed to declare interests in a Moscow hairdressing business——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I have not moved on. It is the same question. A Minister of State in the Government——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I would like to ask the Taoiseach whether he is standing over his Minister of State——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: ——who is under investigation by the Ombudsman for giving 75% of total State compensation for fisheries vessels lost at sea——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: ——to two constituents, and giving half of Ireland's mackerel quota to just one boat, the Atlantic Dawn.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I am simply reading the record for the Taoiseach's benefit.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I am not casting aspersions or making accusations.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I am giving facts to the Taoiseach to help him recollect his position as Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Does the Taoiseach relate to the business incentive saying, "Fortune favours the brave"? Under the Taoiseach's watch——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: ——fortune favours the corrupt and the greedy. Will the Taoiseach change that and will he sack the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey?

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: They are all facts.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Standards in public office.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: You are the Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It is in the newspapers.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It has been said many times by many people to the Taoiseach. There is nothing new in what I say.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Trevor Sargent: That is what is startling.

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