Results 241-260 of 6,960 for speaker:John Paul Phelan
- Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)
John Paul Phelan: I am delighted to have the opportunity to formally second the motion. The Fine Gael position, as clearly outlined by my colleague, is focused solely on securing value for money in public services. The Government has clearly failed to secure through the benchmarking process a reform agenda in the public services. I read the budget speech last year of the Minister for Finance in which he...
- Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)
John Paul Phelan: In last year's budget the Minister introduced various stealth taxes and increased others. These are the only source of funding for the benchmarking award.
- Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)
John Paul Phelan: Will the Government speakers outline clearly to the Houseâ
- Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)
John Paul Phelan: âfrom where the â¬1.2 billion cost of benchmarking will come?
- Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)
John Paul Phelan: It is very large niche.
- Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)
John Paul Phelan: The Government should do something about their conditions.
- Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)
John Paul Phelan: The Minister knows it very well.
- Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)
John Paul Phelan: We are not against the process.
- Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)
John Paul Phelan: What about those who left?
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001: Committee Stage. - Local Radio Licensing: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)
John Paul Phelan: I join the Acting Chairman in thanking the Leader for arranging this debate so soon after we raised the issue in the House. I agree with much of what my colleague, Senator Browne, said. He spoke about what is happening in Kilkenny. I know there are difficulties in other parts of the country also, but, as a Kilkenny man, I am very conscious of the controversy that has arisen about the position...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2003)
John Paul Phelan: I join my colleague, Senator Cummins, in asking the Leader to seek clarification from the Minister for Transport about the building of the motorway between Waterford and Dublin. This is an issue which has become somewhat complicated in recent times. We are unclear as to the current position and the Minister should clarify matters as soon as possible. I also want the Leader to arrange for a...
- Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (Resumed). (5 Nov 2003)
John Paul Phelan: I will be finished by then. I welcome this timely debate on waste management during which there have been a number of good contributions. I would like to take up some issues mentioned by speakers on the Government side. The principle which appears to guide waste management strategy throughout the country is that the polluter pays. This is laudable and people on all sides should have no...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Nov 2003)
John Paul Phelan: I support Senator Mooney's remarks about spam. I am delighted the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has more or less adopted the Fine Gael position as outlined by our spokesperson, Deputy Coveney, who published a Private Members' Bill on this issue during the summer. Senator Bannon mentioned the recent development at Punchestown racecourse. I raised that issue a year...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Nov 2003)
John Paul Phelan: He was from Waterford.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)
John Paul Phelan: My idea has been stolen by Senator Leyden. I was going to ask the Leader why, if the Minister could attend a meeting of Fianna Fáil backbenchers at the drop of a hat last night, he could not come to the House to discuss his proposed reforms of the Irish Prison Service.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)
John Paul Phelan: He was here on a different matter. He should attend the House to discuss the prisons issue. I join with my colleague, Senator McHugh, in asking the Leader to arrange for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to come to the House to discuss his views on development charges. This is an important issue which has arisen in all local authorities. The Minister also went on...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)
John Paul Phelan: That used to be the way.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - School Accommodation. (13 Nov 2003)
John Paul Phelan: This matter relates to the Christian Brothers national school in New Ross in County Wexford. Before the last local and general elections, funds were promised by Government candidates for the development of a new school building. The original school building is still in use, but I am not sure how old it is. I was in contact recently with a number of teachers at the school who told me there is...
- Seanad: Report of Tourism Policy Review Group: Statements. (19 Nov 2003)
John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister and what he had to say. I also join with him in complimenting the members of the review group on the publication of the report, New Horizons for Irish Tourism. I largely agree with what the Minister has said. The report contains an in-depth analysis of the tourism industry. I agree with the Minister that the industry finds itself at a cross-roads and compliment him on...
- Seanad: Report of Tourism Policy Review Group: Statements. (19 Nov 2003)
John Paul Phelan: Except the Fine Gael Party.