Speeches

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Speeches and Statements by the Minister for Finance

February 2010

09 February 2010
Finance Bill 2010 Minister for Finance Second Stage Speech

Finance Bill 2010 Minister for Finance Second Stage Speech 9th February 2010 I move that this Bill be read a second time.

10 February 2010
PRIVATE MEMBERS MOTION ON APPLICATION OF PAY REDUCTIONS TO PUBLIC SERVANTS SPEECH BY MINISTER OF STATE, DR MARTIN MANSERGH, T.D

FINE GAEL PRIVATE MEMBERS MOTION ON APPLICATION OF PAY REDUCTIONS TO PUBLIC SERVANTSREPLYSPEECH BY MINISTER OF STATE, DR MARTIN MANSERGH, T.D.A Ceann Comhairle,I would like to thank all the members for their contributions to this Debate. The Debate has provided the Government a welcome opportunity to dispel the myths and misrepresentations which regrettably have been a feature of commentary from the opposition and others on the implementation of the pay reductions for public

10 February 2010
Response of Minister for Finance - Brian Lenihan, T.D. 2nd Stage Debate - Finance Bill 2010

Response of Minister for Finance - Brian Lenihan, T.D.2nd Stage Debate - Finance Bill 2010: 10th February 2010Introductory RemarksI would like begin by thanking the many Deputies who have made considered and useful contributions to this debate on the Finance Bill 2010.

March 2010

12 March 2010
Address by Dr Martin Mansergh, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, at the Infrastructure Ireland Conference,

Address by Dr Martin Mansergh, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works, at the Infrastructure Ireland Conference, Fairways Hotel, Dundalk,Thursday, 11 March 2010, at 9.00 am

30 March 2010
Banks Statement by the Minister for Finance – 30th March, 2010

Banks Statement by the Minister for Finance – 30th March, 2010 IntroductionThis country has come a long way since we introduced the State guarantee 18 months ago. Back then, our banks were on the brink of financial collapse and our economy had gone into reverse. Revenue had fallen steeply and unemployment had risen sharply.

April 2010

20 April 2010
Central Bank Reform Bill 2010 Second Stage Speech Minister for Finance Tuesday 20 April 2010

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010 Second Stage Speech Minister for Finance Tuesday 20 April 2010 I move that this Bill be read a second time.A Cheann Comhairle, it is now three weeks since I outlined to this House the last major element of the Government's strategy to resolve our banking crisis.The decisive and bold steps we have taken are not popular; and the honest and full disclosure by the Government and its agencies of the appalling mess we have uncovered within our banks has shocked the nation.

29 April 2010
Closing Speech - Motion/Countermotion on Setting Up of Strategic Investment Bank

Closing Speech - Motion/Countermotion on Setting up of Strategic Investment Bank

May 2010

18 May 2010
Euro area Loan Facility Bill 2010 Second Stage Speech Minister for Finance Mr Brian Lenihan T.D

Euro area Loan Facility Bill 2010 Second Stage SpeechMinister for Finance Mr Brian Lenihan T.D Tuesday 18 May 2010 IntroductionI move that this Bill be now read a second time.A Cheann Comhairle, the Bill before us today will enable Ireland to play its part along with all other euro area countries in providing financial support to Greece. Our assistance,

June 2010

24 June 2010
European Financial Stability Facility Bill 2010 Second Stage Speech Minister for Finance Mr. Brian Lenihan T.D.

European Financial Stability Facility Bill 2010 Second Stage Speech Minister for Finance Mr. Brian Lenihan T.D.24 June 2010  

July 2010

08 July 2010
Dáil Motion on resolution to approve the draft Commission of Investigation (Banking Sector) Order 2010 Speech by Minister for Finance

Dáil Motion on resolution to approve the draft Commission of Investigation (Banking Sector) Order 2010 Speech by Minister for Finance I move:“That Dáil Éireann,-         having regard to the significant public concern about the scope and cost of measures that have been necessary to stabilise the Irish banking

15 July 2010
Speech by Minister Lenihan on the Purchase of Naval Service Offshore Patrol Vessels

Speech by Minister Lenihan on the Purchase of Naval Service Offshore Patrol Vessels

26 July 2010
Speech by Minister for Finance, Mr Brian Lenihan TD, 26th July 2010 - Ireland's Infrastructure Priorities, 2010-2016

SPEECH BY MINISTER FOR FINANCE, MR BRIAN LENIHAN TD 26th JULY 2010IRELAND'S INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES, 2010-2016 

August 2010

22 August 2010
Minister for Finance Speech at Beal na mBlath

Michael Collins commemoration - Beal na mBlath Address by Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan T.D. 22nd August 2010

September 2010

17 September 2010
Speech by Minister for Finance at the conferring ceremony for the MSC in Innovation Management in the Public Services.

Speech by Minister for Finance at the conferring ceremony for the MSC in Innovation Management in the Public Services.

29 September 2010
Speech by Minister for Finance - Motion to approve the Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010

Speech by Minister for Finance - Motion to approve the Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010

October 2010

December 2010