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Aer Lingus Proposal. (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will it be an independent report?

Aer Lingus Proposal. (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: It defies belief that a Minister of Deputy Dempsey's experience would not have realised when he took over the Department that the key issue was the privatisation of Aer Lingus. Surely he would have asked whether there were any issues regarding the privatisation of Aer Lingus that needed to be brought to his attention. The memo he received was dated 13 June. He took over as Minister on 14...

Aer Lingus Proposal. (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Surely he would have brought——

Aer Lingus Proposal. (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: He must have brought it to the Minister's attention.

Aer Lingus Proposal. (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: He must have.

Aer Lingus Proposal. (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: He must have brought it——

Aer Lingus Proposal. (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Who briefed the Minister in the Department?

Aer Lingus Proposal. (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Taoiseach will not answer.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason he did not appoint the Government's two nominees to the Aer Lingus board of directors at the earliest date; and the date he will do so. [24423/07]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the Government through its nominees on the Aer Lingus board of directors did not retain executive powers over the Heathrow slots at all times; if the Government will seek to regain these executive powers; and if, following the appointment of the two further Government nominees to the Aer Lingus board, there will be a request for a...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (18 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for the building of a new Limerick maternity hospital to be located on the grounds of the Mid-West Regional hospital. [24542/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the conspiracy of silence by the Fianna Fáil Ministers for Transport, Deputies Noel Dempsey and Martin Cullen, the Department of Transport and the Dublin Airport Authority on the withdrawal of the Shannon to Heathrow slots by Aer Lingus. In light of their incompetence, will the...

Pre-Budget Outlook: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Although I am speaking in a political forum, I do not wish to be overly political when I say that the pre-budget outlook that has been presented to the House represents an abandonment of the pre-election promises of the Government parties. Before the recent general election, Fianna Fáil promised to increase the old age pension to €300, to cut the standard rate of tax to 18%, to cut the...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (25 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the status of the report of the advisory group on the Church Records Computerisation Project; the actions being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25587/07]

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: From the Seanad (31 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister referred to social welfare pensions. Given that PPS numbers are now on record, the Department could consider introducing a measure to ensure that letters issue to those about to qualify for a pension, perhaps a year before they reach the age of 65 or 66 years, informing such persons that they need to apply for a pension. This facility is not currently available. As the...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: From the Seanad (31 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister has provided a technical explanation for the amendment. The status of retail credit firm was introduced to provide security to those who borrow on the sub-prime market. The first circumstance in which an exemption may be given is where large loans are provided to borrowers who have sufficient legal and technical advice. This runs counter to the spirit of providing security...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: From the Seanad (31 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Initially, will it be deemed necessary to apply for authorisation whereas institutions can apply for an exemption, that is, exemptions will not be automatic?

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: From the Seanad (31 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Instead of the exemption being given, will it be the norm for authorisation to be necessary, but exemption can be applied for? It would provide greater regulation and security.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 95: To ask the Taoiseach the numbers and grades of staff employed in the Chief Whip's Office; and the annual cost of those staff. [27268/07]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 96: To ask the Taoiseach the number and grades of staff employed in Minister for State with special responsibility for European Affair's Office; and the annual cost of those staff. [27273/07]