Results 181-200 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: Job Losses. (13 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator Dooley for giving me the opportunity to make a brief intervention with regard to this industry. I regret that we must raise this matter, but unfortunately Microsemi has given notice of its intention to lay off most of its workers. It intends to retain a limited presence in Ennis, which is welcome. Perhaps in the next year or so, following reorganisation, it might be possible...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I propose to share time with Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I have represented the Shannon area in the Oireachtas for 32 years and have heard much talk about airports in that time. I am glad we are having this type of discussion because for far too long people in my constituency were worried about whether there would be any more flights into Shannon Airport. It was a case of seeking special concessions and devising other ingenuous means to attract...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I do not want to lecture Members and it is unnecessary to do so. The stark reality is that Dublin Airport is crowded with business as more people wish to fly into and out of the country. It is inevitable there will be a strain on accommodation but there are several measures than can be taken to reduce that strain. It is obvious that Members who made reference to Third World airports have not...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I was only warming up. However, I conclude by observing that it is a great day when we are debating a situation where we have more business than we can handle. I wish it were the same in other parts of the country.

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (21 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I join in the good wishes to the Tánaiste and wish her well in the onerous task she faces. The situation is critical but it is not necessary to get hysterical and emotional about what is happening. The problem must be dealt with in a planned and positive way. Investment is required to enable it to be dealt with and it is available now more than ever. It was a joke to hear Ben Dunne on...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: We are getting other visitors instead.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: The Cathaoirleach has caught me by surprise, since I had thought that the Minister would speak at this stage. I support the amendment. While we have some concerns about the survey that has been published — I have not seen the figures — we should not be unduly alarmed. Nevertheless, we must take account of it. There are positive indications. I have just looked through the quarterly report...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: One gets good value for money in County Clare.

Seanad: Report of National Task Force on Obesity: Statements. (24 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: As I have had a cold in recent days, I might be a bad advertisement for a debate on health. However, the debate provides the opportunity to raise important issues. I am glad the Minister of State made a concise and decisive speech because it might encourage us to read more fully the task force report, which draws attention to important matters that should be addressed quickly. As you will be...

Seanad: Hospital Services. (24 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: The Senator should not leave out Ennis.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Statements. (25 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: I support the Minister of State's words on what Ireland can do to alleviate the situation in Iraq. It is not for me to go into the detail of what happened but it is well-established that action had to be taken to rid Iraq of SaddamHussein's tyranny. The action taken was justified and has been successful up to a point. It is important the international community finds ways to support the new...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (25 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator Dooley for the opportunity to become involved in this short debate. In the discussion we had earlier on Sellafield there was a mention of iodine tablets. Unless we get some good news about the Quilty aspect of this scheme, I will need something stronger than iodine tablets before I travel to west Clare at the weekend. This scheme has been driving the people of Quilty and...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (25 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: It looks like I will have to stay on the iodine tablets.

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: Will the Minister give an update on the current state of play with the bilateral negotiations between the United States and the European Union, especially in regard to Shannon, as he is aware of people's fears in that regard?

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: I listened very carefully to Senator Ulick Burke and noted that he did not advocate one proposal to amend this Bill.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: If the attendance of the Opposition is any indication of its commitment to people with disabilities, it is a very sorry sight. I am sure the disability——

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: ——organisations will take note there is nobody present from the Labour Party during this debate. Senator Ulick Burke came in at the last minute to fill in and seemed to ask the previous speaker for time. I noted his body language——

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: Senator Burke talked about body language earlier.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: We can all see the body language——