Results 221-240 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Brendan Daly: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy John Browne, and his officials.

Seanad: Acute Hospital Services: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Brendan Daly: This debate will conclude at 2.30 p.m. and the Minister of State will have five minutes to reply.

Seanad: Salmon Fisheries Report: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brendan Daly: I extend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Hazel Lawlor and her family on the tragic death of Liam Lawlor at the weekend. I also extend my sympathies to his brother, Noel Lawlor, with whom I canvassed in a by-election in Dundalk many years ago. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue and thank the committee for bringing the report before the House. I also thank Senator Dardis for preparing...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Brendan Daly: I support Senator Callanan's compliments to the Minister for Agriculture and Food. Since we are on the subject, perhaps we could ask the Minister to outline the consequences of the single payment, especially for smaller farmers. Members will be aware that since the single payment came into operation, there has been a serious erosion of the incomes of many small farmers. There are also...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Daly: I agree with Senator Brian Hayes's point regarding the widespread sense of relief at the cancellation of the demonstration scheduled to take place in Athlone on Sunday. However, he should speak to his colleague, Senator Jim Higgins, who supported the holding of that demonstration in an interview broadcast on national radio yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Daly: Fine Gael must resolve this issue because Senator Jim Higgins made a statement that conflicted with the sentiments expressed by Senator Brian Hayes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Daly: I am sure Deputy Kenny will have something to say about it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Daly: There has been a serious breakdown of law and order in Kilrush. The misconduct over the past six months in one part of Kilrush culminated in the firing of shots last night into the private dwelling of a local councillor whose daughter was treated for serious injuries in Ennis General Hospital last August. This is a serious problem in Kilrush. Will the Acting Leader ask the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: In regard to Senator Ryan's comments, it would be a very bad day for free speech and democracy in this country if people were prevented from expressing their views on issues because of the fear of being carpeted by their employers, or party leaders for that matter. We should bear this in mind. People are perfectly entitled to express their personal views about issues. Whether we like those...

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator Bradford and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: The Senator's time is concluded.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: We would not like to hold the train up as well.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: That is agreed.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: I welcome Transport 21 and reiterate a point made by the Minister about its implementation. It was the most important sentence in his speech. He stated that his Department would establish a monitoring committee to oversee Transport 21 and ensure it was implemented. There are many ideas and concepts in this plan but it is important to see that it is implemented. The Minister indicated that the...

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: Deputy Healy-Rae was responsible for that road being built.

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: I wish to intervene briefly in the debate. I am aware that other speakers wish to contribute. There is a united voice in this House and in politics generally about the necessity to defend the Common Agricultural Policy and especially small farmers, who are being threatened almost on a daily basis and who are gradually going out of business. That is obvious. Without being patronising I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: The Leader will be aware of difficulties relatives have in getting accommodation for elderly people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. It has reached crisis point and is not an issue of money but of being able to find suitable accommodation. Can the Leader ascertain from the Minister for Health and Children how the Department proposes to deal with the issue, which is a problem in every area?...

Seanad: Care of the Elderly: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: Senator Browne is splitting hairs.

Seanad: Care of the Elderly: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator Feeney for sharing her time with me. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The measure of the success of a Minister is in determining what budgetary allocation he or she can secure for his or her area of responsibility. The Minister of State has had great success in this regard, and this is a welcome allocation. I wish to focus on and ask the Minister of State to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: I ask the Leader for a discussion on the ESRI report at the earliest possible opportunity. I have not read the report so it is not fair to comment on it but I heard a representative of the group on "Morning Ireland". He let his imagination run away with him. He was looking at an imaginary situation that might develop in six or seven years. The construction industry needs our good wishes and...