Results 181-200 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I thank the Leader for facilitating this debate. As previous speakers said, it is very simple for people to remain quiet on this issue and hope that the banks can get away with the actions of recent days. We welcome the concerted effort by the Government in highlighting this issue and bringing to bear some moral authority on the banks....

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: If he had not the Senator would name him.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister to the House and congratulate him on bringing forward this legislation, an initiative which I consider both urgent and timely. I am pleased the Bill is being introduced in the Seanad, since we have had several debates on the issue in recent months, in particular one on the serious concerns raised regarding the abuse of alcohol by young people. I welcome the Bill's...

Seanad: OECD Economic Survey of Ireland 2003: Statements. (19 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: The first thing to be said about the OECD report is that it paints a very positive picture of the economy. There has been a huge amount of gloom and doom over the past 12 months or so with commentators and Opposition politicians vying with each other to see who can best talk down our economic performance. While it is true that conditions have become a lot tougher and the economy has slowed...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: Section 4 places responsibilities on the licensee, but I am concerned that we are not providing formal recognition of the licensee's right to remove a person from a premises. While the right was provided in section 18 of 1872 Act, according to this legislation, the most a licensee can do is call the Garda.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: There is no formal recognition of the right of removal provided for in section 18 of the 1872 Act. Regardless of the restraints placed on the licensee in terms of what he can or cannot do under law, it would be beneficial if he had the formal right to remove a person from his premises. Like Senator O'Toole, I have served my time. I remember that when there was a bit of trouble in my...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: But not to remove the person.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: The shame committee.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: Sections 13 and 16 deal with the supply of drink to young people by parents and guardians in their private residence. I am concerned that, as drafted, the legislation will facilitate retrospective permission granted by a parent or guardian to avoid prosecution or conviction in the event of something happening. We must face the fact some parents are so busy in pubs that they do not supervise...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: It does not extend to boats or yachts, although perhaps an amendment could provide for this. There has been much debate about under age and binge drinking among 15 and 16 year olds. I am concerned that there should be more flexibility in these provisions. The overall circumstances of an offence must be taken into account, including the type of drink provided and the adequacy of the...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: It is not.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: The Minister is an hour over.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: That is a good idea.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (24 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State. While it is necessary to review the legislation, it is a pity that we, as a nation, found it necessary to place such legislation on the Statute Book in the first place. However, that is the reality and we have a responsibility, as legislators, to face up to this. There is evidence that proves the legislation was both justified and necessary. I welcome the...

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements (Resumed). (25 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: I join previous speakers in welcoming the Minister. In a debate during Private Members' time in this House last February the Progressive Democrats called on the Government to take early and decisive action to reform the management structures and financial accountability of the health service. I am delighted that the Minister has responded in such a positive way and congratulate him on the...

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements (Resumed). (25 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: It is a pity the Senator was not present to listen to the full speech. It was all about patients.

Seanad: Military Neutrality: Motion. (25 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: Fine Gael are saying it.

Seanad: Military Neutrality: Motion. (25 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: I join previous speakers in welcoming the Minister of State. I congratulate him on his recent work in representing this country proudly on the European stage.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters (Resumed). - Cork School of Music. (2 Jul 2003)

John Minihan: I am not sure if the Minister is familiar with the background to this issue. I have raised it consistently in the Seanad over the past year. There is no need for me to make the case for the Cork School of Music. It has been well made and the case was accepted by the Government inasmuch as it entered into a public private partnership process to secure the construction of a new school....

Seanad: Adjournment Matters (Resumed). - Cork School of Music. (2 Jul 2003)

John Minihan: I hope that will be reflected in the answer.