Results 241-260 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross
- Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: While I know the Leader has had difficulties with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I support what Senator O'Toole said. It is not acceptable that a review of auctioneering promised to this House has not happened. It is not good enough that promises made by a Minister in this House should be ignored by his officials. I am not pointing a sword or a finger at the auctioneering...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: It is time for the Revenue Commissioners to prosecute those responsible for traducing people into doing this and not just the small individuals who held such accounts.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: I think Senator White should do it.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: I endorse what Senators Daly and O'Toole said about the need for a debate, protest or opposing voice regarding the summit held between the three leaders in Europe. I do not know what we expected because this is the inevitable result of handing over so much power to the European Union. It reminds me of IBEC and ICTU, the public service unions, the INTO and other such organisations.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: I am supporting Senator O'Toole in a very limited way. We must remind ourselves that when Germany and France breached the Stability and Growth Pact, nobody seemed to worry too much about it, but when we breached it people got very hot under the collar. Therefore, this is a legitimate issue for debate and one in respect of which the Taoiseach should intervene. The second issue I wish to raise,...
- Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: That is a double-whammy. If I were the Senator, I would not speak on the issue.
- Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: I wish to share my time with Senator Norris.
- Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: I welcome the Competition Authority's report but following on from the last three speakers' contributions I am somewhat out of sync with the views of the House. Senator Coghlan and Senator Leyden gave a robust defence of insurance brokers. Although they congratulate the Competition Authority, I am not sure what they said is in line with the report's message. The Competition Authority has done...
- Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: I am now poacher turned gamekeeper.
- Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: In the days when I was a parasite, we charged far too much money for doing far too little, just like insurance brokers. Yet on every contract sent out, people were told how much we were ripping them off. People could at least see the amount paid on stamp duty, VAT and the brokers' commission. It also allowed them to complain. Insurance brokers are different types of parasites in that they are...
- Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: I came to the Chamber with an open mind on this issue because I have a fairly long memory of what happens with such matters. Inevitably, whoever is in Opposition picks up these issues, hits the Government with them and then when in Government behaves just like the criticised Government, and vice versa. However, listening to Senator Minihan I became convinced that this side of the House is...
- Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: Because their motive is worse and because they benefit from it. That is why. If one appoints truly objective people who cannot benefit in any way from it, they will make more objective decisions.
- Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: I do not attribute any dishonesty to politicians, but they are deeply conflicted in the distribution of such moneys.
- Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Motion for Earlier Signature. (25 Feb 2004)
Shane Ross: Did the Cathaoirleach say it was a Cabinet decision? This is the Seanad.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2004)
Shane Ross: Due to the inclination of Members to raise issues on the Order of Business not strictly relevant to it, we often miss the Order of Business. I am concerned with the habit in the House of continuously passing, without debate and without noticing it, limits and restrictions on the debating of legislation. The important Aer Lingus Bill will go through the House in less than three hours today...
- Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Second Stage. (3 Mar 2004)
Shane Ross: I flag my support for Senator O'Toole's amendment and I ask the Minister to consult his officials before this amendment comes up for debate next week. Senator Dooley signalled some sympathy at least with the amendment, which is significant for his side, while Senator Browne also supported it. It would be appropriate if the Minister accepted that this amendment arises out of all-party support...
- Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Second Stage. (3 Mar 2004)
Shane Ross: All right.
- Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Second Stage. (3 Mar 2004)
Shane Ross: Let us get on toââ
- Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Second Stage. (3 Mar 2004)
Shane Ross: I assure the House and my constituency that I will not be seconding many of Senator O'Toole's amendments.
- Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Second Stage. (3 Mar 2004)
Shane Ross: If Aer Lingus is to be floated, we need to seriously examine the costs. In the case of the Eircom flotation, a scandalous amount of money was given to the advisers. The Government and taxpayers were ripped off by a host of advisers who were paid far too much money. I cannot, nor can anyone else, justify the â¬60 million in fees for work which was not particularly demanding or rewarding nor,...