Senator Maria Byrne

Speaking following the first auction of ten year government bonds this morning (Wednesday) since Ireland entered the Troika programme in 2010, Fine Gael Dublin Central Deputy, Paschal Donohoe, said the level of interest shown in the auction indicates the positive light in which Ireland is viewed internationally and is further proof that the Government’s plan to turn our economy around is working.

To ask the Minister for Finance if refunds will be paid to homeowners where it comes to light that an overpayment of property tax was paid in any year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure the Irish bank Resolution Corporation liquidator meets with staff to discuss their issues as repeated cancellations of such meetings is causing real concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed the approval by the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council of the report which proposed the upgrade of the slipway at Dalkey Island.

Peter Matjašiè , President of the European Youth Forum stated: ‘’We are pleased to see that the joint discussions of young people and policy-makers at the EU Youth Conference reflect the social inclusion needs of young people today; especially regarding the transition from education to employment with quality career guidance counseling and paid internships.

GOVERNMENT Chief Whip & Minister of State Paul Kehoe TD has encouraged his constituents in County Wexford to apply for new job opportunities available at the SSE Great Island Power Station.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North, Alan Farrell, has today (Wednesday) highlighted the blatantly populist stance being taken by Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil in relation to the property tax. Despite having signed up to the introduction of the property tax with the Troika, Fianna Fail is now opposing the tax.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North, Alan Farrell, has highlighted the blatantly populist stance being taken by Fianna Fáil in relation to the property tax. Despite having signed up to the introduction of the property tax with the Troika, Fianna Fail is now opposing the tax.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North, Alan Farrell, has highlighted the blatantly populist stance being taken by Fianna Fáil in relation to the property tax. Despite having signed up to the introduction of the property tax with the Troika, Fianna Fail is now opposing the tax.

I am delighted to see a spent convictions Bill before the Dáil. I have long had an interest in this area and recall former Deputy Barry Andrews introducing a Private Members' Bill in the last Dáil.