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Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2009)

Michael Woods: That can be got any time; all those things are done by the Attorney General and the Chief State Solicitor all the time.

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2009)

Michael Woods: The Deputies are caught out now, they are on the bounce, they have their press release out, trying to tie Fianna Fáil in with the church. I know that is what they are at; that is the preset agenda that they have.

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2009)

Michael Woods: That is being driven by the former Sinn Féin-Workers' Party and by Deputy Rabbitte in particular.

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2009)

Michael Woods: Once again the Deputy is wrong. The indemnity was before the joint committee of the Dáil and Seanad. It was fully and openly discussed and had the benefit of the advice of the Attorney General. Incidentally, the Deputy did not use the opportunity to use any of the regulations to have a discussion on it at the time which could have been held separately after the Attorney General had...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2009)

Michael Woods: In addition, the capping of the contribution was brought before the House. I notice that from March of this year there have only been three cases which had to be covered fully through the courts. There were 23 in all and 20 of those were settled separately. Why is all that going on? It is because the Deputies are trying to use the victims for political purposes-----

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2009)

Michael Woods: It worked and it worked well.

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2009)

Michael Woods: In addition, the capping of the contributions was brought before the House. It is time now for Deputy Gilmore to withdraw the statements he made in the House last week. At all times the Government was guided by the interests of the victims of child abuse and ensuring that no extra burden was placed on them by the State. The redress board was set up to enable survivors to be compensated...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2009)

Michael Woods: Now that the full extent of child abuse has been revealed in the Ryan report, the Government and Dáil Éireann rightly support a call for additional contributions from the religious congregations. This could be provided in substantial support for a foundation for the future education and welfare of the victims and their families. I welcome the publication of the Ryan report and agree with...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (28 May 2009)

Michael Woods: Can I make a suggestion?

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (28 May 2009)

Michael Woods: On a point of order and to try to establish order, I suggest that the Committee on Procedure and Privileges might consider that whoever calls a quorum should remain in the House.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (28 May 2009)

Michael Woods: It is unseemly for the Opposition to be entirely absent.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (28 May 2009)

Michael Woods: It is very sad.

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2009)

Michael Woods: On a point of order, I ask Deputy Gilmore to withdraw-----

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2009)

Michael Woods: -----the slanderous and scurrilous statement he made in respect of me.

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2009)

Michael Woods: Let me speak please. I refer to the statement he made about me in respect of the Attorney General-----

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2009)

Michael Woods: However, a lie of that sort-----

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2009)

Michael Woods: ------which was scurrilous-----

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2009)

Michael Woods: A Cheann Comhairle, I wish to-----

Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Michael Woods: I thank Deputy Gilmore for being prepared to reconsider what he said. I take it he will obtain further information after this gathering. I want to make two points that are relevant to what was said this afternoon, the first of which is that the indemnity is in the legislation. We discussed it in the House and it is on record. It was discussed time and again but the detail was ultimately a...

Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Michael Woods: These accusations have gone out-----