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Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: The Deputies on the other side are not doing their cause any good. At best, this is a request to revert to the protectionist policies of the 1930s. At worst, this is akin to a university Marxist society flyer. This motion does not operate within the real world. Last night, the Minister pointed out that if one wants to have 50%——

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: The Technical Group members want to renegotiate the terms to have 50% return to the State. However, one must recognise the risk. Is it prudent for the State to seek this——

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: ——when we have an oil exploration success rate of one in 50? As the Minister stated last night, one could as easily back a horse with the State's money. This is not a good idea.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: The fiscal terms reflect the responsibility——

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: Forgive the interruptions, because my time is limited, but I will correct the Deputy on one point. It is prudent for any Government, and perhaps the Deputy will get his chance to find out about it——

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: ——to review taxation policies on an ongoing basis. That is wise.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: I have been interrupted endlessly by the Opposition side.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: Not a bit of it.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: As for the proposals before the House, while all Members have the best interests of the country at heart, the best interests of the citizens are served by the exploration of reserves and by developing our independence in terms of energy security. The only means available to us to ascertain what reserves we have is to encourage private companies with the money and expertise to so do. The...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: I will conclude on this point. The proposals in this motion are a severe deterrent to this State and will not help anyone. As the Minister said, 0% of nothing is nothing.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: The Deputy is a clever man. The point is that the end result is zero.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: They were lucky to have such resources.

Energy Sector: Motion. (9 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: It is false. The Deputy cannot present something that is false.

Energy Sector: Motion. (9 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: So is the Deputy as he is presenting something to the House that is false.

Energy Sector: Motion. (9 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: Someone in this Chamber is also a fantasist. The Deputy is making up these stories.

Energy Sector: Motion. (9 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: On a point of order, is it appropriate for a Deputy to come into the House, admit to a fabrication and continue? Should he not withdraw such a remark?

Energy Sector: Motion. (9 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: Has the Labour Party taken any initiative on the matter?

Energy Sector: Motion. (9 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: I am glad the party is getting around to publishing a plan.

National Health Strategy. (9 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss the need for a national sexual health strategy and I always take the opportunity to do so when it arises. I have been afforded the opportunity this week because it is National Condom Week. Fewer than 100 people have died worldwide of the avian flu virus, yet the international community is galvanised in an extraordinary way to tackle it. The...

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Fiona O'Malley: I am glad to have this opportunity. The fact Fine Gael tabled the motion this week has more to do with a face-saving exercise for its energy policy after the shambolic performance the party put in last week.