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Building on Recovery: Statements (7 Oct 2015)

Michael Creed: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words, and I want to take up a point made by the previous speaker: his criticism of the lack of ambition in the capital programme. The ambition in the capital programme must be related to the relative position of the public finances. It is true to say the public finances have improved, but we are certainly not out of the woods. We still spend...

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)

Michael Creed: I welcome the opportunity to make a relatively short contribution on this lengthy and complicated legislation. The Bill, as published, comprises 106 pages and the Explanatory Memorandum comprises approximately 32 pages. It has had a lengthy gestation through pre-legislative scrutiny and hearings in committee with interested parties. I hope this inclusive approach to the finer detail of the...

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Feb 2014)

Michael Creed: In the brief amount of time available to me, I will focus on access to the early childhood care and education, ECCE, year for children with disabilities. I thank Deputy Troy and his colleagues for tabling the motion. The motion deals with many shortcomings but it is unrealistic in the current climate. The amendment strikes me as something of a roll of honour of what has been achieved but...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: The introduction of the Bill represents a missed opportunity that was summed up comprehensively in the Minister of State's speech. He stated: Consolidation and streamlining of the Foreshore Acts have been under consideration for some time. This process is intended to provide a modern, effective and integrated legal framework for the management of the State's foreshore estate in the future....