Results 101-115 of 115 for going forward speaker:Michael Moynihan

Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Michael Moynihan: ...Parliamentary Party also did much work on it with particular contributions from former Deputies John Cregan and Bobby Aylward. Various meetings were held with the former environment Minister, John Gormley, who was spearheading legislation in this area of animal welfare. To be frank and honest, he neither had an interest nor a clue in what was proposed. The nonsense surrounding his...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2011)

Michael Moynihan: ...more people to travel to Ireland as well as encouraging domestic tourism. It is a labour-intensive industry and any initiative that reduces the cost base is welcome. The provisions in this Bill go some way in that regard. The body of employment law and regulation that has built up over the years must be comprehensively reviewed in order to ensure we have a streamlined tourist industry...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Michael Moynihan: ...most in this regard. It certainly had an impact on people. The universal social charge was one of the main issues in the election. However, as we must be realistic in our debate and on how we go forward as a nation, the simple facts of the matter are we are spending more money as a nation than we are earning and we must address that fundamental issue. There were discussions on...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2010)

Michael Moynihan: ...Amendment) Bill 2010. While the existing patronage system served the education system and the country well for many generations, the debate on adapting it to the changing face of society has been going on for some time. One must acknowledge the contributions made by patrons, chairpersons and members of boards of management to the education system. Many chairpersons of boards of...

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2010)

Michael Moynihan: ...of the Bill is the appointment of a new Central Bank structure and a new regulatory structure. Two appointments have been universally welcomed and applauded, namely, that of Professor Honohan as Governor of the Central Bank and Mr. Matthew Elderfield as Financial Regulator. Before I speak about the direction in which they are going, we must look back at what was allowed to happen in the...

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Michael Moynihan: ...of my family and close friends, including people who worked in this House, through road traffic accidents and deaths over the past number of years. I know full well the pain and anguish which goes with road traffic deaths. I understand the issues which pertain to it and the devastation it can cause. Anyone who travels the length and breadth of the country will see the roadside monuments...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Michael Moynihan: ...in prices from manufacturers and wholesalers and he would increase excise if that was not forthcoming. To date, nothing has happened and it is something which would be very worthwhile for the Government and the Minister to monitor because it is an important issue. If any direction given by the Minister in terms of excise or taxes is not matched by the industry, we must examine the...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on the NAMA Bill. It is one of the most important pieces of legislation to go before the House for a generation and perhaps even since the foundation of the State. Over the years I have heard one particular man recount the experiences of his family and others around the world after the 1929 Wall Street crash. The economic and...

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Michael Moynihan: ...80% of our products into markets in the UK, Europe and the United States. These countries are all in recession and are pulling back from exporting. As many speakers have noted, confidence has gone from the economy. People are not confident. They think ten or 15 times before they spend money. Prior to this our difficulty, especially during the latter years of the Celtic tiger, was that...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Eirgrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 May 2008)

Michael Moynihan: ...legislation, that it may continue to borrow the total capital expenditure required. I welcome the east-west interconnector. This proposed development could not have been foreseen ten or 15 years ago. The interconnector will tie us into the island of Great Britain and provide for closer co-operation between the two islands that have suffered enormously from historical differences. I am...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2008)

Michael Moynihan: ...to speak on the Student Support Bill. Many issues have been raised in this debate, including that of attending third level colleges right across the spectrum. Broadly, I welcome the Bill. The Government made a commitment in 2002 to introduce a unified system for the maintenance grants for higher education. Many of us, as public representatives, know of the difficulties students have...

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Moynihan: ...is the only way to ensure an improved and greener environment in the future. Officials from local authorities are charged with checking on the dumping of rubbish but the practice remains ongoing. Cork County Council has done great work on putting in place bring centres etc. However, careful consideration must be given to this issue. My second point relates to section 20 of the Bill,...

Schools Amalgamation. (4 Dec 2007)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue. I ask the Department of Education and Science, the Minister and the Government to outline to the House the progress that has been made as regards the amalgamation of the two schools in Kanturk, St. Colman's boys' school and the Convent of Mercy girls' school, as this initiative has been ongoing for some time....

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Michael Moynihan: ...applications in regard to community and parish halls and facilities based in school campuses and diocesan properties. It took a huge amount of time and effort on behalf of local communities to go through that process. Much has been said during this debate about the effort expended by voluntary workers in communities throughout the State. I hope that an effort will made to streamline the...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed). (23 Feb 2005)

Michael Moynihan: ...resources committed to the area of special needs, including special educational needs. It is worth noting for the benefit of the House that since we last discussed this matter four or five months ago, the National Council for Special Education has been established on a statutory basis. Some 80 special educational needs organisers now work locally with schools, parents, children and...