Results 241-260 of 939 for speaker:Noel Treacy

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8, 74, 84 and 101 together. Deputies will be aware that preparations are well advanced for the summit that will take place at the United Nations next September at which Heads of State and Government will seek to restore momentum to the achievement of the millennium development goals; agree on reforms that will strengthen the system of collective security,...

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: There are two men representing him. That is not a bad response by Government — to give two instead of one.

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: The work of the envoys is vital to the preparatory process as it is evident that success in September will require governments to step back from hitherto entrenched positions and take decisions in the wider interest of all members and the multilateral system that serves them. The work that the envoys are carrying out with governments is intended to complement the dialogue and debate in which...

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: He is very busy. In his statement, the Minister set out the case for the reforms necessary to ensure that the United Nations is able to act effectively in the maintenance of international peace and security, the promotion of human rights and the promotion of economic and social progress. The Minister, as envoy, addressed the meeting of the Euro-Atlantic partnership council, hosted by Sweden...

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: I welcome what Deputy Higgins has said. He is correct in his interpretation of the Government's position. While the Minister for Foreign Affairs may have cast his net wide from an international perspective, he has been asked to do so on behalf of the United Nations. That indicates an excellent attitude on our part and it also shows that Ireland is held in great regard by the UN. The Minister...

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: The Deputy should not be jealous.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: He was out of the country.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: The Deputy forgot the hot air Bill.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: It is on its way.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: The pipe is being laid.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: Along the dotted line.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: What would the Deputy like him to eat?

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: The show must move on.

Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: I move: That the Bill be recommitted in respect of amendment No. 1.

Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: I move amendment No. 1: In page 8, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: "(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), an order or orders under that subsection may appoint different days for the coming into operation of section 31 so as to effect the repeal provided by that section of an enactment specified in it on different days for different purposes.". As the...

Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: I move amendment No. 2: In page 12, lines 10 to 12, to delete all words from and including "under" in line 10 down to and including "1942" in line 12. As the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, mentioned on Committee Stage, it is the intention that the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland, which is defined in section 6 of the Bill and is referred to throughout Part 2...

Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: I move amendment No. 3: In page 21, line 28, to delete "filed" and substitute "lodged". On Committee Stage, the Minister of State promised to consider amendments equivalent to the current amendments Nos. 4 and 5. Following the advice of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, amendments Nos. 3 and 5 now address the points raised and amendment No. 8 is, therefore, a consequential amendment. I...

Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: We wish the Deputy well.

Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: I have listened with great interest to the remarks of Deputy Howlin, who is a very eminent legislator. I had the pleasure of his company and that of the former Deputy, Ivan Yates, on Committee Stage of the Child Care Bill 1988, which lasted 15 months.

Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: All the Deputies on that committee helped to create very good legislation. My rule is simple — I do not believe anybody has a monopoly on wisdom. We need to listen to the views of everyone if legislation is to be strong, solid, focused and all embracing.