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Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: Generally speaking.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: I welcome Mr. De Rossa. I am disappointed that we do not have a title for MEPs. It is useful for Senators and the Seanad, as an institution, to discuss the Convention. This is the first of a three part process where we can listen to and debate with the members of the Convention on the Future of Europe. It is also important in the broader public interest. We listened to Mr. De Rossa with...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: The Senator is being very kind.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: The people intervened. I know the feeling.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: I trust the fact that Senator McHugh was well trounced by Senator Feighan on the administrative panel colours his view. The 40 year old was able to get around the country quicker than the 32 year old.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: The Minister stated that this is a short Bill to facilitate the early submission of a draft risk equalisation scheme and it appears innocuous. When the primary legislation for this was introduced in the other House, it was a matter on which I spoke at length. I take on board the geographical argument made by Senator Ryan about health insurance. BUPA is based in my area but every single...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: I second the amendment proposed by Senator Bannon. I believe the Minister is personally committed to local government reform and hope we get the chance to debate a substantial reform measure some time during his tenure. He does not pretend this deals with local government reform, rather it is a mechanism to bring an end to the dual mandate. I would like to see a more substantive package. My...

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements. (19 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: I thank those who have contributed to this debate and congratulate my party leader, Senator Brian Hayes, who sought the debate over many weeks. The more times we meet to discuss the serious drugs problem the better. Hopefully, we will learn from each other and the Minister will take on board some of our recommendations. Unfortunately, I did not hear the contribution of the Minister of State...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: I agree with the request by Senator Tuffy for a broad debate on housing. Many Senators are members of local authorities and, while we could request further financial assistance for our housing budgets, one of the problems faced by local authorities is their inability to complete their housing programmes each year. Our housing policies are enormously conservative in terms of, among other...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: I am disappointed the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, is unavailable to remain in the House for the full debate because I want to ask him why he is introducing the section of the Bill which relates to waste management charges. As of today, almost every local authority has passed its own estimate for the financial year and has adopted a waste management plan....

Seanad: Iraq Crisis: Statements. (6 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: With the permission of the House, I wish to share time with Senator Brian Hayes.

Seanad: Iraq Crisis: Statements. (6 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: I am glad of the opportunity to contribute to this debate as it is important for Members of the Oireachtas to express a view on the issue about which there has been much discussion in the media as well as political discourse and activity outside the Oireachtas. It is, therefore, opportune for us to express our views also. Any semi-literate student of international politics would want to see a...

Seanad: Iraq Crisis: Statements. (6 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: We do not have to be on the side of war but if the choice is between an American view of the world or Saddam Hussein's view, then I know what side I am on. Ireland has major historical, political, economic and social links with the United States. We owe a huge historical debt of gratitude to the American people. We should use our friendly political links with the United States to good effect...

Seanad: Iraq Crisis: Statements. (6 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: —and left thousands of people dead in Kurdish villages.

Seanad: Iraq Crisis: Statements. (6 Feb 2003)

Paul Bradford: Senator Norris will have an opportunity to reply. Saddam Hussein was not forced to use poisonous gas against his people. He has played ducks and drakes with the United Nations since 1991. I have no doubt that his regime is not fully co-operating with the current weapons inspection in Iraq. Colin Powell presented an assessment to the Security Council yesterday. I am sure it will not satisfy...

Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (28 Nov 2002)

Paul Bradford: I am pleased to speak in support of this important legislation which is designed to copperfasten the progress made by the North-South bodies which were set up as a result of the Good Friday Agreement. In a sense it is disappointing that this legislation is necessary but as a result of what we hope will be a temporary suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly, steps must be taken to ensure...

Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (28 Nov 2002)

Paul Bradford: It states: ". at the earliest practicable day ."

Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (28 Nov 2002)

Paul Bradford: Which is very possible.

Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (28 Nov 2002)

Paul Bradford: On that interesting point raised by Senator Hayes, does the Minister of State's response indicate that, should the Executive not be formed, the Bill will remain in force and not expire?

Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (28 Nov 2002)

Paul Bradford: Not the Executive?