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Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: When will we have the debate on the Planning and Development Bill? I thank the Leader for bringing forward the debate on job creation tonight.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: The Senator should read the programme.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Dempsey. Today, when the media is focused on other issues, this Bill will probably slip by. However, it is remarkably important. I agree wholeheartedly with the comments of Senator Keaveney, who remarked on the importance of the maritime tradition to this island nation. It is an island nation, albeit slightly politically divided. The sea is an important...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I thought the Fine Gael benches would be the most divided today but it looks like the Independent benches are the most divided.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I want to add my voice to the call to the Leader for a debate on jobs. That is an important debate. I take issue with the Fine Gael comments-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I agree with the approach taken by Senator Quinn and disagree with the somewhat Stalinist approach purported by the Fine Gael Party, which surprises me. I have seen its NewERA document which seems to be lifted from the Green Party manifesto of previous years. The NewERA document does not contain much that is not also in the Smart Economy document. The Government is putting forward many...

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: On a point of order, is it appropriate this debate should take place at this awkward time for the Fine Gael Party?

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: One can breed them within two years.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: The Bill does not make it mandatory.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I do not believe the Bill makes it mandatory for dogs to breed at four months. The Senator is being disingenuous. Changing it to two years is quite ridiculous. Obviously, a dog can breed within that period of time. I accept the Senator's point regarding four months but with regard to a dog being forced to breed within four months, that is not stated in the Bill so please do not...

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I wish to share time with Senator Dearey.

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Harney. Health is one of the most crucial issues for everybody. Members discuss finance, education and many other issues a great deal but health is the bedrock of our society. A healthy society is crucial for the well-being of our people. I hope we will see more of the Minister and the Ministers of State in the House. I commend the Minister on her progress...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I add my voice to those welcoming the Saville report. It is a great day for this country. Despite all the bad and negative political developments in Ireland, all people and parties can be proud of the work done to help bring peace to the country. Our model is unprecedented historically and everybody in the House should be proud of it and his or her part in achieving peace. Circumstances...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: He has.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: He has. I was with him.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: That is out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: On a point of order, can that be done? Can the House compel him to do so?

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I am seeking a debate on the integrity of our high streets and small businesses in the community. This is a serious problem in many towns and cities around the country. According to a recent report, there are 90 vacant retail premises in Galway city. That may not sound like much to people in Dublin, but it has a huge impact in Galway. There is a danger that Galway and other cities are...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I very much welcome Senator Bradford's suggestion on a debate on early school leavers and support his call. Senator Hanafin's comment that Ireland is the Saudi Arabia of green energy is a good and important statement and I certainly welcome consistent debates on that topic because it is crucial to the future of this country. I get a little nervous, however, when specific groups are referred...