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EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paul Gogarty: When the details of this bailout were leaked by the international press to the Irish media our Taoiseach had an opportunity to tell the country that our European colleagues are bullying and putting pressure on us to protect the eurozone and European stability, and that we would help them as a sovereign nation and member of the Union but we would do so on our terms. That was not done, and it...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Dec 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Two thirds of the reason we are cutting back in this budget is because we are spending more than we are taking in. We have to reign ourselves in. Everything has a knock-on effect. We cannot have very high levels of social welfare that are a disincentive to work while at the same time cut amounts for people who are on the borderline. Everything must be proportionate and while I personally...

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)

Paul Gogarty: We were told then by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, that the worst was over. Hindsight is great but as we know now we are facing a €6 billion deficit. In that context it was always going to be difficult to prevent certain cuts in the education sector but I welcome that key initiatives we pushed for and which we promised we would remain in Government for have been...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: The mayor will have an opportunity to take the bull by the horns and to say this is a national strategy and we have the opportunity to get rid of an incinerator. That would be a clear power. Deputy Hogan asked why the Minister will not wait until 2014. Within six months of the establishment of this new office, the mayor has to set out a strategic plan and, after two years of operation,...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2010)

Paul Gogarty: I am struck by several themes that have featured in this debate including, in particular, the issue of religious education. On the matter of registered teachers, to which Deputy Morgan referred, the explanatory memorandum to the Bill notes that in a small number of schools there are reasons for the engagement of certain unregistered teachers. In the context, one can understand the...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2010)

Paul Gogarty: I do not mind fair comment and fair debate. The issue of special needs and autism is on the work programme of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills. This will provide an opportunity to look at ABA and to revisit the rules on which the current Government policy on autism spectrum disorders is based. There has never been a proper Irish study of the best methods. All the research is...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (29 Jun 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 587: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the Office of Public Work's planned acquisition of lands (details supplied) for a school site, including a likely date for submission of a planning application; if she will confirm that the proposed location is still to the west of the site; if discussions have been held with the Department of the...

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: ...the integral role he played in the party. I will not repeat what he said about the Civil Partnership Bill. I agree with his comments wholeheartedly and acknowledge the progress that has been made to date and his role as justice spokesperson for the Green Party in pushing this process forward for many years. I also welcome the Minister's key role in bringing this Bill before the House....

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Paul Gogarty: ...House. It was debated in the Seanad over a considerable period. By that I mean it has been held up for several months. It was dealt with in the early spring and summer. I relish the opportunity to contribute to the debate because like every Member of the House I have been contacted by parents who seek to adopt children from overseas who are being not so much thwarted by the State but...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Paul Gogarty: ...earning the average industrial wage; it is an important issue. However, I do not believe the matter can be dealt with through this legislation. The programme for Government has committed to put in place firm and concrete measure to help mortgage holders who fall into negative equity. I note Deputy Durkan is in the Chamber and I pay testament to his work in the matter of sub-prime lenders...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I am simply expressing a confidence that it will happen but I also offer a realistic appraisal that sometimes it may not happen. The intent exists at the top of the banking system. As others have mentioned, people have concerns. Where are the gardaí going in and grabbing people by the scruff of the neck? Why are certain people not being put in handcuffs, as the Minister for the...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Sep 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I take the Deputy's point and do not disagree with it in general. I am merely pointing out the reality in some areas. In regard to NAMA, there will always be something of a guessing game in regard to the valuation issue, and there has been much talk of risk-sharing. The estimated valuation draw-down has been put at €47 billion, with the €54 billion being paid representing a premium of...

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Paul Gogarty: It does the country no justice whatsoever. Put simply, what Deputy Eamon Gilmore has done in the past six months has not been to peddle the politics of hope. We have had too many Obama analogies in this House. This is Ireland, a sovereign state. President Barack Obama is an inspiration to us all but we have our own people to inspire and we must do it with homegrown talent. If that...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this not particularly happy subject. I have decided not to use notes, as I would rather speak from the heart to see what comes to mind. Sometimes, one would not say what comes to mind, were one being diplomatic. However, some tough things must be said. As for the specific item of legislation, Deputy Mansergh suggested that Members should refer to the...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: The letter continues: And I could go on. One does not like the increase in registration fees, even in the current economic circumstance. However this is nothing compared to my views on the reintroduction of third level fees. But I suppose I will finish with the decision to amend substitution cover for absences arising from uncertified sick leave in all schools, as well as for school...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Given the limited time available, I would like to focus on just a couple of issues. It is important to reiterate that since 2004, investment in special education has doubled to €900 million, 6,000 additional special education staff have been put in place and training for teachers has been dramatically improved. As the Minister for...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: When my Green Party parliamentary colleagues and I signed up to the programme for Government, we pledged to vote as part of a three party coalition, barring exceptional circumstances, until the end of the Government's five year term of office. The Government has my vote but no Government will take away my conscience. In all conscience I cannot give the budget a ringing endorsement. It is...

Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Paul Gogarty: I join my fellow parliamentarians in offering my sincere condolences to the families of Brian Murray and Mark O'Shaughnessy. At this time, we think of all members of the fire services who have given their lives in carrying out their duties to the highest calibre. The efforts made by members of the fire services are often underestimated, usually going without recognition except when tragedy...

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Paul Gogarty: I support the work of my colleague, Deputy Boyle, in putting this Bill together. As the House can see, from the outset the Bill was put forward in his name. It is all pretty much his work. Often Bills are initiated in the names of all of the Teachtaí Dála within the parliamentary party, but it is testament to Deputy Boyle's ownership of this Bill and to his capabilities to work with...

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: I wish to share time with Deputies Healy, Crowe and Finian McGrath. On behalf of the Green Party, I welcome the publication of this Bill. As other speakers have stated, it provides a welcome opportunity to debate a number of issues, the primary one being school discipline and trying to achieve a balance between the rights of individual students, the right of all students to learn and the...