Results 24,441-24,460 of 26,350 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I thought we had one in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The Leader might consider affording some time next week to discuss the referendum. My party is very pleased that the "Yes" vote was carried. We were pleased to play a positive role in ensuring that an important step was taken by the Irish people in passing the fiscal treaty. It is one part of the jigsaw but there are many challenges Government will face, and we will support it in seeking a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Most certainly not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: No shinners in north Dublin.

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: What did Senator D'Arcy say? Slush fund what?

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I have no idea what he is talking about.

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I will try to bring some calm to the proceedings. The Minister is welcome back. It is always good to see him in the House. I thank Senator O'Donnell for bringing the motion to House. It is important we debate properly the issues of whether people agree and whether it is simply the sale of a licence or the sale of the lottery. This is something I have called for consistently with regard...

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I will assist in this regard by proceeding with a freedom of information request at the right time to determine whether any Government party Members have made any representations for any sports clubs or community groups. Senator D'Arcy should note that there is nothing wrong with this approach. What if he sees value in a project in County Wexford, for example, one relating to the Wexford...

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I have certain concerns in this regard. The reason I raise the issue is that I am unsure how the Government will ensure, once the licence goes into private ownership, that 30.5% will go to good causes? How will it be monitored in future? Will there be any Government oversight of the operation or will there be a situation like that involving the HSE whereby the Government cannot answer...

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Good.

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The Senator should look at the sports capital grants allocated to County Mayo this year.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: It is part of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Did Senator Ó Clochartaigh get any calls from multinationals this morning?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The sale in Cork is an established fact. The Senators should read the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Did the Government set a salary cap?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Supported by the Labour Party.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I did not see any Shinner around when I was out this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Will we have the report before then?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That is not correct. With what does Senator Bacik back up that statement?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: What is the turnaround time now for processing of citizenship?