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Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Michael Ahern: Last night, I listened with great interest to the contribution by Deputy Michael D. Higgins, who advocated a greater in-depth discussion on economic policy and the future direction we should take. I also listened to Deputy Joan Burton on "Tonight with Vincent Browne" where she expressed her preference for a return to Keynesian economics. In the past 100 years three main economic...

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Ahern: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason an old insurance number in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork that was used in all Government and social welfare dealings from 1971 to 2 December 2009 was never questioned and was not given as a PPS number but was given to another person; and their position in relation to their retrospective...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (18 Nov 2009)

Michael Ahern: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay with the land registry in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [42280/09]

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Michael Ahern: I am delighted to have the opportunity to say a few words on this motion and I thank the Labour Party for tabling it. This issue is of great importance to every sector of society. We in Fianna Fáil and in this Government recognise that many families are in deep trouble due to the severe pressure imposed by the serious downturn in the economy.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Michael Ahern: We have always had at the centre of our economic and social policy the support of those in difficulty. This applies across the House. Now homeowners are in difficulty, through no fault of their own, facing ruin and the loss of their homes. This Government has brought forward assistance for them in three ways, the application of a new code of conduct introduced last February on how the...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Michael Ahern: There is also a mortgage interest scheme under the supplementary welfare allowance system. The social welfare system is helping many people in difficulties. There is also the Money Advice and Budgeting Service, MABS, which has successfully been advising people for years. Statistics have been thrown about but the number of people who have lost their houses per capita is way below that in...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Michael Ahern: Some of its detail, however, is not the be all and the end all. The Government will come forward with a comprehensive programme. I am sure that it will be supported by the Labour Party in due course.

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (6 Oct 2009)

Michael Ahern: Question 1053: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in processing payment of retirement pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [33596/09]

Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2008: Second Stage. (22 Sep 2009)

Michael Ahern: With regard to the key provisions of Deputy Varadkar's Bill, placing in the public domain names of ministerial nominees to statutory agencies would not be a problem because they are public anyway. I have experience of appointing people to boards over the past 28 years and in considering the plethora appointed, particularly to senior positions, it is clear they are highly-qualified people....

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2009)

Michael Ahern: In the 1970s I worked as a financial controller in a large building firm in Cork. At that time the country was in the throes of an economic crisis not much different, and possibly worse, than that being experienced today. I know first hand the problems facing small, medium and large firms. At that time the unemployment rate was greater, emigration was rife, inflation was high and interest...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2009)

Michael Ahern: I join my colleagues from both sides of the House in expressing my revulsion and horror at the happenings outlined in such stark detail in the Ryan report. This report has opened the eyes of many people to what was not known to exist in such fearsome detail. The brave ladies who called on Deputy Micheál Martin's office ten years ago deserve the thanks and praise of the nation. Their...

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Protection of Debtors) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Michael Ahern: I wish to share time with Deputies Cregan, O'Hanlon, Blaney, Fleming and O'Connor.

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Protection of Debtors) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Michael Ahern: As we all know, the economic climate has changed radically during the past year or so, causing great difficulties for many people in meeting financial obligations. Like other Members, I, too, have received representations from constituents seeking help and assistance in re-organising their finances. The pressure on families who cannot meet their repayments is real and palpable and is...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 May 2009)

Michael Ahern: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Finance when a tax refund will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20160/09]

Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Michael Ahern: I am delighted to have the opportunity to say a few words about this Bill and what is happening in our economy. We are all aware that the world is in recession and we are becoming more aware of this every day, although some people are in a state of denial. We are experiencing a greater contraction in activity in the economy than was anticipated. In his past year, as Minister for Finance,...

Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Michael Ahern: Since the middle of last year the Government made a decision to secure the banking sector, not for the benefit of individuals in, or directors of, the banks but for the benefit of the people, those who have deposits in the banking system, for the trade and commerce which could not operate without a banking system. It is not perfect but if the Government had not made that decision the banking...

Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Michael Ahern: The budget of 2009 provided for investment in excess of €500 million in enterprise through the IDA, Enterprise Ireland, the county and city enterprise boards and Science Foundation Ireland. It provided €100 million for the establishment of an enterprise stabilisation fund to help indigenous trading companies to reduce costs and gain sales in overseas markets; a capital investment...

Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Michael Ahern: The investment in infrastructure was twice the EU average. Public investment in the roads programme was €295 million in 1997 and €1.5 billion in 2007.

Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Michael Ahern: This delivered the largest road modernisation programme in history, with approximately 200 kilometres of new motorway and 480 kilometres of new dual and single carriageways, and more in 2007 and 2009. Within a couple of months we will have all but 15 miles of a motorway from Cork to Dublin. Garda numbers increased from 10,500 to 15,000. Income tax rates were significantly reduced, from...

Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Michael Ahern: In 1987 the national debt was 125% . It is now down to 25% and if the €20 billion in the pension fund was subtracted from the national debt it would bring the debt ratio down to 10%.

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