Results 2,241-2,260 of 4,717 for speaker:Martin Mansergh
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: I move: That Seanad Ãireann welcomes the publication by the Minister for Finance of the National Development Plan 2007-13; and endorses this plan as a costed seven-year blueprint to transform Ireland and create a better quality of life for all. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. His late father would have been proud because he produced the first national development plan with his...
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: I have stated that we would not agree, which should be sufficient answer.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: Balanced regional development is one of the plan's priorities, including the decentralisation programme, in respect of which â¬830 million will be allocated. The programme is proceeding, but not as quickly as envisaged. With concern, I noted statements by the Dublin-based finance spokespersons of both main Opposition parties to the effect that they will conduct a fundamental review of the...
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: ââconcerning the parties' commitment to decentralisation, some projects of which are advanced. There is an emphasis on the diversification of the rural economy, where there are already good schemes in operation, such as RAPID, CLÃR and REPS. It makes the point that Ireland is still a comparatively rural country, with 40% of the population living in the countryside. I commented...
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: It is wrong to make absolute commitments to projects where there has been no proper analysis.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: I can give chapter and verse of what the Fine Gael spokesperson, Deputy Olivia Mitchell, said. It is a cautionary tale.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: I am simply seeking more clarity and consistency from the main Opposition party.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: As far as aid for industry is concerned, I welcome the weighting of support in favour of the less economically forward regions, not just the BMW region but the south east as well. The chapter on all-island co-operation is an innovative feature of the plan. It builds on earlier initiatives, some of which the Leader was involved with when she was Minister for Public Enterprise, such as the...
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: The â¬3.5 billion to build up world class research is of great importance. We have made huge strides in the past ten years where instead of having derivative, applied and second hand research, we are carrying out cutting edge research ourselves. I welcome the further investment in education and the emphasis on science and physical education. Obviously it is right to target resources to...
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: It was a good thing the airport was already there.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: Senator Brian Hayes is deluding himself.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: I speak to the people.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: I would not idealise the brilliance of the private sector as Senator Brian Hayes does.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: He did not quite say that.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: It was an excellent speech.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: That is not true.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: Quite right too.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: It did.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: I am sure the Acting Chairman will provide me with the stern unbending protection she supplied to other speakers.
- Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)
Martin Mansergh: I thank all those who contributed to the debate beginning with the Leader, Senator O'Rourke. I thoroughly approve of the restoration of the Athlone to Mullingar railway line which would help restore the interconnectedness of the rail system. The plan is not only for the future, it is being implemented as we speak. Senator John Paul Phelan tried to present the Fine Gael amendment to the...