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Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I believe everyone on all sides of this House would sympathise with the points made by Senator Finucane about house prices. We have all witnessed the difficulties in buying houses encountered by family members and their children and friends. However, the harsh reality that Irish people spend more time exulting in the fact that their houses are now worth so much money means that there is not,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Senator Ryan merely has to look outside his front door.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: They call to every house every day.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: They know who lives in every house.

Seanad: Adult and Further Education: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: We are waiting with baited breath to see how many will be implemented.

Seanad: Adult and Further Education: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I spoke on this ——

Seanad: Adult and Further Education: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Senator Minihan should give us the numbers ——

Seanad: Adult and Further Education: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I also welcome the Minister of State to the House and echo Senator Minihan's final comments. I thank the Minister of State for her continuing contribution. It would be a fantastic legacy to have at least begun implementing the McIver report. This issue is a source of serious anxiety. I cannot say that any better or more clearly than Senator Minihan. Whenever one speaks to people on the ground...

Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate and that the Taoiseach took the time to address the House. I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Treacy, who was furiously nodding in agreement with Senator Morrissey when the latter said that who one votes for matters. I congratulate all parties involved, including senior officials in the Department of the Taoiseach and other...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: The report on the health service is really agitating people around the country. The question raised by Senator Brian Hayes needs to be asked. The Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, stated that this report was based on out of date information and the author of the report stated that the Department refused access to information. Somebody must answer for that. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Now, that is confidence. It is no wonder the Government is in trouble.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: That does not address Senator Ryan's point.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: He is the best Minister ever, apparently.

Seanad: National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Let us hope he does not get south Kerry when he is down——

Seanad: National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I welcome the Minister to the House. He missed one of those magic moments on the Order of Business earlier when our esteemed colleague, Senator Mansergh, pointed out that life expectancy had increased significantly in this country since 1997, a fact with which everyone must concur. However, he implied that this was due to the current Government. I am sure the Minister will not dispute this,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I support the points made by Senator Brian Hayes regarding the Private Members' Housing (Stage Payments) Bill. I have heard that many people in the building industry have put pressure on the party leader to oppose this Bill. I do not know if that is true. I am sure the House will join with me to show approval for the Government's decision to refer to this country as Éire Ireland in Europe....

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: The local Labour Party Deputy is in favour of the points I made.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Was it in Longford or in Westmeath?

Seanad: Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I look forward to his contribution. I am pleased to have the opportunity to second the legislation. We are faced with a simple choice. Senator Coghlan has clearly outlined what we are trying to achieve. The decision we face is whether we are standing with the builder or the buyer, with the speculator or the consumer. The Minister of State must...