Results 24,601-24,620 of 26,350 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I think it is appropriate, because the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government came into this House two weeks ago and explained to Members why it is not appropriate to ban corporate donations. We have found out in the interim that the Fine Gael Party has been going around the country hoovering up the last of the corporate donations it will be able to receive, such as in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I regret the weather has not been kind to the party, but it is appropriate we revisit this and have a look at the advice the Minister gave to this House when he said it was unconstitutional to ban corporate donations. In fairness, we have heard certain rebuttals from different Ministers who have said they will do what they like at the moment because the legislation has not changed. That is...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I know there was an installation fee, but we did not pay for the meter. We certainly did not pay for it over 20 years at a 6% interest rate, which is what the Government is proposing.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I am asking for an amendment to the Order of Business to allow the Minister to come to the House today to outline the Government position on water charges.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: That is not a point of order. The Senator should sit down. The pressure is getting to her.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It is true.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Yes.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I wish to inquire whether the Leader has an update in respect of the report of the working group on pyrite. I welcome his indication yesterday that the House will engage in a debate on this report and also on building control issues relating to Dublin and other areas throughout the country. Will the Government support the call from the residents of Priory Hall to the effect that when he...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: He is only the senior water engineer in the city. He is not just a person, he is the director of water services in Dublin City Council.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: So he is not an expert.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Is Senator Bacik intent on discarding the expert advice given by Dublin City Council?
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Charge them by the bucket.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The Senator was opposed to that merger when her party was in opposition.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: We discussed the changes to the schedule with the Leader earlier. It is important that the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012 be dealt with over two days and I thank the Leader for acceding to our request in this regard. My party colleagues and I intend to table a number of amendments, including several new sections. Will the Leader indicate when the committee established by the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I am sure everyone is concerned with regard to the recent Behaviour & Attitudes poll which shows how few people in this country have an understanding of the treaty. The Seanad has led the way in respect of this matter and a number of weeks ago it engaged in a debate on it. I wish to impress upon the Government and all the parties which are advocating a "Yes" vote the fact that we have a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The Senator should go back to the maths on that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It is absolute rubbish. The unemployment rate was lower 12 months ago.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Even what Senator Whelan writes.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Say that with a straight face.
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It has taken the Leader only six months to tell the House the arrangements he has made for a discussion on mortgages. I was going to raise this issue again. While I might be boring, I am at least consistent, because what we have seen in the most recent mortgage figures is that close to 10% of all residential mortgages on principal private residences are in arrears for more than 90 days. I...