Results 181-200 of 955 for speaker:Terry Brennan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Network: Discussion with National Roads Authority (14 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: It often depends on the direction in which one is travelling. One could pass two stations which are located on opposite sides of the road and which charge different prices.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Network: Discussion with National Roads Authority (14 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Network: Discussion with National Roads Authority (14 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: How much land would be involved? Would it be ten or 12 yards?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Network: Discussion with National Roads Authority (14 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: That is not much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Network: Discussion with National Roads Authority (14 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: A central reservation barrier would not be required at all if that much land were purchased.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Network: Discussion with National Roads Authority (14 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: I have seen what joyriders have done to such barriers in the area north of Dundalk.

Seanad: Action Plan for Jobs: Statements (20 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: Thank you Minister. Tá tú ar an treo ceart.

Seanad: Action Plan for Jobs: Statements (20 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: I am aware of the Minister's views on the small and medium size enterprise sector, which comprises approximately 190,000 businesses. I have previously said in this House that if only 60% of them created one additional job it would make a difference. The sick pay issue was mentioned. I have previously raised this issue personally with the Minister. I believe, and I hope the Minister agrees,...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: I join my colleagues in welcoming this Bill as a major step forward for the many thousands of homeowners with mortgage difficulties. Many are feeling hopeless and they do not see light at the end of the tunnel. I agree wholeheartedly with the Minister that people must be treated fairly. They should be able to enter into sensible negotiations with the financial institutions and common sense...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. It would be remiss of me not to congratulate my colleague and friend, Senator White, on the great work she has done and the time and effort she has put into formulating this Bill. When I got married, fadó fadó, it was the custom then that one's wife did not work. In my case, my wife went back to work when our children were in their teens....

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. We all spoke about the High Court judgment on 31 August in respect of the Labour Court award to Mr. Younis. It represents a worrying development in terms of enforcing employment rights. The Minister of State said Mr. Bruton, "upon receiving the judgement, quickly stated his aim to ensure that an employer should not benefit from using an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: As chair designate, Mr. Newsome mentioned that he had a five-year rolling plan. What are its main aims and what does he hope to achieve through that plan in the next five years? I am delighted to hear that he shares his port facilities with sporting organisations, sailors and motor ski boats. Is there a speed limit in the harbour and, if so, what is it? If it is busy, we must think of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: What does the port company hope to achieve in the five-year rolling plan? What is the position on speed limits in the harbour?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: I am referring to the water and the danger to jetski users in the harbour.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: I doubt it is that high. I live beside a harbour where the speed limit is 5 km/h. I wondered whether the same speed limit applied in Wicklow Harbour.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: Now Mr. Newsome is talking.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2012)

Terry Brennan: Two years and seven months ago, a Bill was introduced in this House by my esteemed colleague, Senator Feargal Quinn. It was the Construction Contracts Bill. Some colleagues may recall the Bill and, I am sure, contributed to the debate. I was not a Member of the House at the time, nor were many of my colleagues. I understand the Bill had cross-party support in both Houses but, to date, it...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: Although it was before my time, there is a song "If you knew Susie like I know Susie" but I do know this SUSI, Student Universal Support Ireland, and I do not want to know her. I do not want to hear about it again.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: I have. Some weeks ago, I raised in this House the delay in the payment of third level student grants. What percentage of students have been paid their grants, to which they are entitled since that date? I know of two students, a young man who has pulled out of third level education, having had to apply twice for the third level grant as his original application was lost, the young girl...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: We cannot wait to raise the matter on the Adjournment. It is totally unacceptable that grants have not been paid. I ask the Leader to find out the increase in the percentage of students who have been paid their grants to date. How many students are still waiting to hear if their applications have been accepted?