Results 24,321-24,340 of 26,350 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien
- Seanad: Address by Mr. Drew Nelson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland (3 Jul 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I acknowledge the presence of Ambassadors Chilcott and Rooney and of three former Members of this House, Maurice Hayes, Eoghan Harris and Jim Ruttle. On this important and historic day, I am pleased to welcome the grand secretary, Mr. Drew Nelson, the grand master, Mr. Stephenson, and the other distinguished guests from the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Yesterday Mr. Michael Cush, SC, commented on behalf of the Government that it had agreed there should be no ratification of the European Stability Mechanism Bill in the Houses until a judgment was made in Pringle v. Government of Ireland and Others. The House will take Committee and Remaining Stages today. Will the Leader ascertain when we will finalise the Bill or deal with motion for...
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Most people will agree that the press conference was about trying to show the Government is solid, together and apparently speaking with one voice.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The Senator should note I used the word "apparently". The Tánaiste and Taoiseach did not say anything about the personal insolvency Bill. On Friday, a troika of Ministers will appear at a second press conference at which they will detail to the world and its mother the contents of the Bill. Yesterday's press conference was a stunt and a waste of the Taoiseach's and Tánaiste's time. More...
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It is good to have back the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It is good to have back the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan. I do not know where he was.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: He has gone fishing.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I think the Senator has concluded.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: How is that a point of order?
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It should include the use of parliamentary allowances by Sinn Féin, as well as American fund-raisers or fund-raising in England.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Misused them.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The misuse of travel expenses.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The Minister of State was doing really well until now.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I will not detain the House. The establishment of the ESM was central to the debate on the referendum. The stabilisation of the European situation is something all citizens want, regardless of their political allegiance or whether they agree or disagree with the recent referendum or with the stability treaty itself. It could be said that the treaty and the Bill which reinforces the...
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It is not. The Senator is reading too much of John Drennan's work.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Tá brón orm.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Senator David Cullinane heard the Senator's comment.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It will be supported.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The Leader might relay our support for expediting the Bill.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: True.