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Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: The Minister of State must have misheard me.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: There are different views within the Government also. Senator Boyle and the Minister for Finance are not in agreement.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: Thank you.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: We will not take lectures from the Leader.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: What about 1977?

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: The Minister of State is on dangerous territory.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: Remember what happened the last time Members clapped.

Seanad: Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: So do we.

Seanad: Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Minister of State for attending the debate and my colleagues for their kind words about my role in the sub-committee. I was deeply honoured to have the opportunity to do the work and was privileged, not only to be chosen for the role by my party leader, but to have the report debated in both Houses. I place on record my deep gratitude for the work done by all members of the...

Seanad: Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I appreciate that. However, I beg the Acting Chairman's indulgence because I invested a great deal of time and effort into producing this report.

Seanad: Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: It is strange that we should find ourselves in a position where legitimate issues that have been raised by the people whose support the Government will need in order to pass a referendum, should a second one take place, are not being recognised. This makes the campaign for a "Yes" vote extremely vulnerable. At the risk of pointing out the obvious, the Minister of State represents a...

Seanad: Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I will conclude. My final point is that while the Government may be negotiating with other member states, it is not negotiating with the Irish people. The latter require straight answers with regard to the nature of the Government's roadmap. It is fair to ask whether the Government proposes to hold another referendum. It is incumbent on this Administration to spell out the position in...

Seanad: Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to raise a point of order about this session and future sessions on the matter. I completely disagree with Senator Doherty.

Seanad: Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: It will lead to a point of order.

Seanad: Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: Members should bear with me. None of the three members of the sub-committee, who had different views, had time to finish our contributions. We are the people who have been buried in the bowels——

Seanad: Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I just want to make the point——

Seanad: Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: ——that in future when we have such discussions, members of the sub-committee who put in the time should have the opportunity to make their points in the fullest possible way.

Seanad: Public Transport Infrastructure (9 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this matter and the Minister of State for being here to respond on behalf of the Department of Transport. The matter I wish to raise concerns the general provision of public transport infrastructure in the Dublin region. I wish to ascertain the status of the many projects promised for the area. The most recent budget delivered by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I also refer to the murder in East Wall. It is my understanding that a further two people have been arrested in connection with it. East Wall is in my constituency and is a part of Dublin I know very well. I stood on the exact spot where the tragedy took place last Tuesday and know very well how people are feeling about what is taking place at the moment and the sheer despair running...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: That is the appropriate response.