Results 81-100 of 121 for going forward speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: ...steering group established by him in April 2011 to develop a policy framework for the prevention, detention and treatment of rare diseases and in particular the need for the Minister to bring forward a report on the consultation process which was undertaken by the steering group in preparation for the final phase of the plan's development. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2013)

Paddy Burke: I have received notice from Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: An gá go dtabharfaidh an tAire Sláinte soiléiriú, i bhfianaise an tuairisc HIQA maidir leis an dteicneolaíocht ArtAssist, an bhfuil sé i gceist aige treoir a thabhairt d'Fheidhmeannacht na...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (14 Feb 2013)

Paddy Burke: ...iarrtha tearmann, an bhfuil Ordaithe Airí eisithe chun díolúine a cheadú do gach sealúchas atá i gceist le nach mbeidh gá dóibh cead pleanála don athrú ó lóistín gearrthréímhseach go dtí lóistín fadthéarmach cónaitheach a lorg, cén uair a rinneadh an tOrdú deiridh agus ar chinntigh an tAire go raibh an chúis ba chionsiocair leis an gá a bhí leis an bhforáíl...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Mar 2012)

Paddy Burke: ...long-term illness scheme. I have also received notice from Senator David Cullinane of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Social Protection to outline her views on the current law governing redundancy payments to workers and whether she intends to bring forward legislation to reform this area, including the minimum notice an employer must give to employees before making...

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Paddy Burke: ...that we should endeavour to get all-party agreement on this important legislation by bringing all the stakeholders on board and formulating a plan we could all support and with which we could move forward. I agree with what Senator Ellis said about dealing with targets estimated by Teagasc for the year 2050. That is a ridiculous notion. It could be compared with thinking back to 1970 and...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2010)

Paddy Burke: Before going through the sections I welcome the Minister and wish the Cathaoirleach, Members and staff of the Houses a very happy and safe Christmas. I thank everybody for their co-operation during 2010 and we look forward to 2011.

Seanad: EU-IMF Programme for Ireland: Statements (2 Dec 2010)

Paddy Burke: ...we need are people who will provide answers and Ministers who will indicate that the buck stops with them. There is no doubt that the buck stopped with no one during the terms of office of recent Governments. The buck does not stop with local authorities, the HSE, the National Roads Authority or any Minister. It is this which got us into the situation in which we find ourselves. As a...

Seanad: National Economy: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Paddy Burke: ...a great speech, I was disappointed he did not outline the exact position on AIB. He should have treated the House with respect by bringing us up to date on the percentage shareholding the Government will take in AIB, by indicating how much money will be put into the bank and what the future holds for it. Much has been said by previous speakers about the need to move forward together. The...

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (12 May 2010)

Paddy Burke: ...the interesting points made earlier by the Minister, Deputy Smith, in his speech. I welcome also the opportunity to say a few words on CAP. This is an important debate, for which I thank the Government side. As stated by previous speakers, agriculture is the largest indigenous industry in Ireland. Why then should we not give it prominence? It is only right and fitting that we have a...

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Paddy Burke: ...the Irish Nationwide Building Society will also be rescued. AIB and the Bank of Ireland and their personnel are walking away scot free. I previously asked where it all went wrong. I have put forward my views, but the Government has not said where it believes matters went wrong. It has blamed the crisis on a global issue. Surely we have to examine our position. We have to examine how...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Paddy Burke: ...very best of luck. It was great to see him here making his Second Stage speech. I support my colleague, Senator Norris, and Deputy Michael Ring on the proposed amendment to the Finance Bill. The Government has tabled a recommendation to the Bill so it must go back to the Dáil. There is no problem with the Government accepting a another recommendation, therefore, and it should consider...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Paddy Burke: ...have consequences for people in the industry. They will have to make their minds up in some cases as to whether they will stay in the breeding business, which will entail financial decisions and going to bank managers. It is not difficult to get an audience with a bank manager nowadays but it is difficult to get a decision as to whether extra facilities will be extended or existing...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Second Stage (28 Jan 2010)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House and I wish him well with this Bill. It is very important and some credit for this should go to Shell to Sea and to the Rossport five. They have probably highlighted the safety issues and they have generated the debate. However, credit is also due to the Minister for bringing forward this Bill. I was a member of Mayo County Council when the gas issue...

Seanad: Farming and Agrifood Sector: Statements (9 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: ...which is of great importance if we are to get out of the recession. For many generations agriculture has been the basis of growth and work for the population and the business that kept families going. However, we must move forward and find a better way. It has been noted that world food demand is growing at an enormous rate and that in a number of years 50% more food will be required....

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: ...but if we were to believe what the Minister is telling us one would say there will be no change from the previous position. At the same time the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, has said on television and radio programmes that there will be major changes in planning laws and that he will control planning. The Minister of State appears to...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: ...to be revisited in every plan? I was of the opinion that once a decision was made on a zoning that it would remain in force. Does it mean that when councillors adopted a plan they would have to go through the plan again and reconsider all zonings? On the increase in population from 2,000 to 5,000, Senator Coffey made the point that there is a hierarchy of towns. We discussed that issue...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: ...also. The main business of the likes of McInerney is house building and if what the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, stated is correct, then McInerney and companies like it will not be able to go forward in the business of building houses unless they can borrow from NAMA, which will have funding of up to €5 billion available for such work. I want the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan,...

Seanad: OECD and IMF Reports: Statements (10 Jul 2009)

Paddy Burke: ...find ourselves. I agree with Senator Leyden that we must be at the heart of Europe. If not, emigration will be the only option for the majority of people in this country although where they would go I do not know. It is important we support the Lisbon treaty thus ensuring we remain at the heart of Europe, a debate we had yesterday. I believe the Irish people will make the right...

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Paddy Burke: It was the 1970s and the early 1980s and the only way we could get to places was to thumb. When I got my first car, I said I would never pass anybody who was thumbing at the side of the road, and I always picked up people. I was very grateful for all the lifts I got over a long number of years. However, nowadays nobody gives lifts. For that very reason one never sees anyone thumbing...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services: Motion (25 Mar 2009)

Paddy Burke: ...with rural areas, small industries and with working from home. The Minister has a great grasp of what is happening and what needs to be done, but it seems he is not in a position to carry it forward. The statistics before us show that 40% of the population live in rural areas. Senator O'Toole is 15 miles from the centre of the capital city and I am astonished to think that he cannot get...