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Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: There is an evident connection between the controversial statements made at the Garda Representative Association conference and the carefully cultivated negative image of politicians. While Ireland undoubtedly can boast of one of the finest police forces in the world, at the same time the statements made yesterday bordered on anarchy. They were absolutely irresponsible and did no favours to...

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): Let us hear what he has to say, please.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): The Minister of State without interruption, please.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): Senator Donohoe has already spoken and been given an opportunity to make his point. It is the Minister of State's turn.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): I do not like cutting across the Minister of State, but he only had 15 minutes. He has much important information, but other speakers are waiting. Perhaps he will bear this in mind.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): The Minister of State might keep his contribution as short as possible.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): I am going to ask the Minister of State to conclude.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): The Minister of State is going to conclude.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): I have asked him to conclude.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): The Minister of State has a constitutional right to put forward his views but there is a standing order which restricts him to 15 minutes. I am, therefore, caught between those two considerations. The Minister of State is about to conclude in any event.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): Senator Norris must be allowed to make his contribution, without interruption.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): Senator Norris, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I compliment the Irish Independent on publishing a fine supplement on the 1916 Rising today. It is indicative of a growing interest in this period of our history. In addition, we are preparing a comprehensive programme to mark the centenary of the Rising in six years' time. In that context, I refer again to the building at 16 Moore Street where the 1916 leaders made their final stand. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I ask the Leader if he would consider having another early debate on Irish tourism, perhaps during Private Members' time. Tourism is one of the big income earners for this country. In fact, it is vital to the economy. One of tourism's main attractions is that the dividend from it is not overly centralised and is distributed right throughout the country. One of the main planks of the Good...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I commend Senator Bradford for the relevance of his contribution on the challenges we face as a society. He mused that his comments might be seen as somewhat philosophical, but I regard them as exceptionally realistic. If there is shock in the body politic and society generally at what is happening, we have to find a reason for it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I find it particularly difficult to understand why we are not shocked that some individuals are expected to live on €200 a week when others can earn that amount in one minute. I do not wish to detract from specific issues because they are all important and deserve to be debated.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: There is no doubt in my mind that we have brought selfishness, greed and insensitivity from the Celtic tiger era.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: We are like ostriches with our heads in the sand. We are not prepared to look at these issues. I cannot even hear the heckles because I am concentrating on a point which is heart-felt.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I do not mind. They can heckle; it is background music.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: If somebody feels it necessary to shout down others in expressing opinions in this House, he or she must look into his or her own heart and ask why he or she is shouting. I am anxious to make a contribution. I hope I have an ear to the ground. I do not believe anyone has a monopoly of compassion or wisdom, but unless we are prepared to get back to old-fashioned ethics and having...