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Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: ...than ever in the history of the country, is strong and decisive leadership. We do not require people to offer simplistic, quick-fix solutions to get us out the mess in which we find ourselves. We are where we are and no one wanted us to get into this position. Deputy Costello is correct. When the bank guarantee was introduced both here and in the Upper House in 2008, no one realised the...

Education and Training: Motion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Michael McCarthy: ...and universities have been left with a catalogue of deep-seated problems. This is unjustifiable given the wealth and prosperity the country experienced throughout the Celtic tiger period. However, we are where we are and must now look to right these wrongs within the most challenging of fiscal circumstances. We in Government must do everything in our power to harness rather than hinder...

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

Michael McCarthy: ...are at an all-time high. We do not need to discuss the matter in specific detail and I propose to keep my contribution as positive and proactive as possible. To use a well worn cliché, we are where we are and know who got us into the current mess. It is now time to engage in constructive, informed and bipartisan dialogue on how best to proceed with recalibrating the banking system. The...