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Corporation Tax: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It is a privilege to have the opportunity to address this House and it would be remiss of me not to do as other Deputies have done and thank the people who put me here, the constituents of Dublin North Central who have been trying to survive without a Labour Deputy since 2002. We can be thankful that famine is over. I never thought that when I made my maiden speech in the Dáil I would be...

Situation in Libya: Statements (24 Mar 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I do not intend to go over too many points which have already been well made. As a country, Ireland has a unique opportunity to view what is happening in the Arab states and the north African countries which have been to the forefront of media commentary and international events in the past while. As a widely respected voice in international affairs, Ireland can comment and it is important...

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: That is scandalous.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We dealt with this before. He was not in favour of a blanket guarantee, as the Deputy knows. He is the guy who rang "Morning Ireland" to show up your lies.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: They are not at all in line.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There was no thought for Willy there when he was so upset about the bank guarantee.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: That Deputy did not do anything about it.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Sinn Féin voted in favour of the bank guarantee.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The party's fingerprints are on it.

Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I wish to share time with Deputies Michael McCarthy, Colm Keaveney and Derek Nolan. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the recent announcement of bank reorganisation by the Minister for Finance on behalf of the Government. It is widely acknowledged in this House and beyond that the Government inherited the most appalling economic mess from the previous Administration. Never before have...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will act on the recent publication by Dr. Sheila Killian at the University of Limerick, Driving the Getaway Car? Ireland, Tax and Development, written in co-operation with such prominent non-government organisations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7054/11]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Finance if the revenue earmarked by the previous Government for flood prevention measures on the River Wad in Dublin North Central will be continued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7052/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if priority will be given to an area (details supplied) for a new school building in view of the failure of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority to fund the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7053/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 has had their appeal for benchmarking pay refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7468/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support the request from an organisation (details supplied) for funding for a new academy to address the educational and developmental needs of children with autism within the framework of an applied behaviour analysis (ABA) environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7223/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who has been deemed fit for disability allowance has not received their payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7226/11]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (12 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in D5 has been refused a six month extension of their community employment scheme. [7464/11]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (12 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 has been refused a six month extension of their community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7465/11]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (12 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the Count Me In campaign and the proposal to place a calorie count system on foods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7469/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin North Central has not received approval for a new school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8010/11]