Results 8,841-8,860 of 9,832 for speaker:Thomas Byrne
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: We are talking about people's lives here.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: Senator Darragh O'Brien was referring to editorial procedures.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: What then is the point of people paying the licence fee?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: If â¬15 million of taxpayers' money was at stake, it would be done.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: On a point of order, did RTE ask the Seanad not to discuss this matter because it is outrageous if that is the case?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: I want that question answered. Has RTE asked the Oireachtas not to talk about this?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: The Cathaoirleach mentioned that someone involved in the proceedings has asked the Oireachtas not to discuss the matter.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: It is an outrageous attack on democracy if that is the case.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: The Cathaoirleach mentioned that one of the parties contacted him-----
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: The Cathaoirleach said one of the parties contacted him------
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: Has RTE asked the Seanad and the Dáil not to discuss this matter? If it has, it is an outrageous attack on democracy.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: On a point of order, the facts of this matter are set out in the apology RTE offered and they will not be in dispute in a court action. The facts of the apology, which Senator Mullen spoke about-----
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: The Cathaoirleach has stated on the record that a media organisation has asked him not to have debate on this issue in the House. I cannot accept that. It does not have that power over us. We are entitled to raise any issue on this matter.
- Seanad: Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation: Statements (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: One issue concerns me, although I will not take too much time with it. I hate saying it but there seems to be a commitment to mediocrity in the university sector. As to the fall in ranking of some of the major institutions, we are taking it lying down. The Minister of State has indicated that he is happy with The Times Higher Education performance tables, which place Ireland firmly in the...
- Seanad: Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation: Statements (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: We must have flagships in the country and we should not be afraid of elite education. It can bring people from nothing and make them great. It can make this country great and create shining lights to attract industries. The Government indicates it is happy with ranking when the major universities see major drops but I am not and neither should the Government be happy; it should urgently...
- Seanad: Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation: Statements (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: I have.
- Seanad: Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation: Statements (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: I am concerned about the Minister of State's dismissive attitude to university rankings. While the rankings have flaws, dismissing the fact that there has been a drop of 50 places is a source of serious concern.
- Seanad: Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation: Statements (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: No, it is not, but I will raise the matter on the Adjournment on another occasion.
- Seanad: Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation: Statements (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: I will table the matter for discussion on the Adjournment.
- Seanad: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2011)
Thomas Byrne: Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown has caused considerable concern among people not only in Dublin 15 but also in County Meath, given that it is one of the main hospitals serving the southern part of that county. It has a higher profile at present because of the by-election in Dublin West. Prior to the last general election, Fine Gael and Labour Party candidates promised to protect...