Results 24,021-24,040 of 26,350 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Senator Noone has our support.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Is the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade not making that decision now?
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: We do not want to see him fail.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Fan go bhfeicimid.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: We do indeed.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy Leader will see from the agenda today and on Thursday, vast swathes of time are available to this House to do far more important things. There is one item after the Order of Business today and on Thursday. Will the Deputy Leader follow up with the Whips office the position of this House in regard to scrutinising proposed EU legislation and statutory instruments from Ministers?...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Me too.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his commitment to this issue and I know he will be open to any further queries or ideas we may have on it. It is clear from his comprehensive response that not only does he fully understand but he fully appreciates the potential for jobs within this industry and for a reduction in costs. I thank him for taking the time out of his schedule today to come here; I know...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for being present today as I am aware he is under pressure and has a series of meetings.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I will not detain him. I apologise for the mix-up that occurred previously. The Minister is familiar with the plans and proposals on the rejuvenation and re-establishment of the Irish sugar industry and its potential for jobs. Most independent people believe there is the possibility of creating 4,500 jobs over time in this industry time. We import 80% of our sugar from British Sugar. The...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The Government is going in the wrong direction on it.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It is a very serious issue. Should we not raise very serious issues in this House?
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Should we just lie down and let the Government cut home-care hours again?
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Yes.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The Government is going in the wrong direction on it.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It is a very serious issue. Should we not raise very serious issues in this House?
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Should we just lie down and let the Government cut home-care hours again?
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Yes.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for being present today as I am aware he is under pressure and has a series of meetings.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I will not detain him. I apologise for the mix-up that occurred previously. The Minister is familiar with the plans and proposals on the rejuvenation and re-establishment of the Irish sugar industry and its potential for jobs. Most independent people believe there is the possibility of creating 4,500 jobs over time in this industry time. We import 80% of our sugar from British Sugar. The...