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Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Michael Ring: I compliment my colleague, Deputy Varadkar, on introducing this Bill to the Dáil. I cannot understand the reason the Government will not accept it. I have listened to the Green Party Members, who should stop the hypocrisy. If the Bill is not perfect, it would be simple to have a Committee Stage debate in which the Government could then introduce whatever amendments it wishes. I am glad...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Michael Ring: We are very lucky we have such a high standard of colleges in this country. It is very important that we keep the funding in place for our third level colleges. I encourage the business sector to get involved. In the past, that sector supported some colleges and there is nothing wrong with major businesses making funding available so that our students get the best opportunity when they go...

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: ...of the first cutbacks. I will monitor this issue in December when the budget is published to ensure the Minister gives what he promised. I hope this will be done. I want the Minister to examine another issue. It is a simple issue. I encountered an anomaly during the summer in respect of foster care involving four children. Their parents died of cancer within two years of each other. The...