A summary of proceedings from both houses of the Oireachtas.
YESTERDAY'S BUSINESS
Opposition leaders' questions to the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern.
Questions to the Taoiseach.
Order of Business.
Second stage debate on the National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002.
Report and final stages of the Digital Hub Development Agency Bill 2002.
Second stage of the Protection of the Environment Bill 2003.
Questions to the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy.
Resumed debate and vote on the Sinn Féin Private Members' motion on the Northern peace process.
VOICES IN THE HOUSE:
You're a long way from the old printing press.
- Mr Willie O'Dea, Minister of State, interrupting the Labour leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte, in row over inflation.
If the Ceann Comhairle wishes, I will give way to Comical Willie.
- Mr Rabbitte
We got enough of your waffling on Monday night.
- Mr Willie Penrose, Labour, to Mr O'Dea (who appeared on RTÉ's Questions & Answers)
They [Forfás and the National Competitiveness Council] are the ones who have concluded that not only are we the second highest priced economy in the eurozone, but that the Government is the main contributor.
- Mr Rabbitte
That is a lie.
- Mr O'Dea
I ask the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dea, to withdraw the word "lie".
- Ceann Comhairle, Dr Rory O'Hanlon
I withdraw my remark (dot dot dot) It was a terminological inexactitude.
- Mr O'Dea