Results 241-260 of 2,017 for speaker:Paul Bradford

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion. (2 Feb 2005)

Paul Bradford: I welcome the debate and thank Senator Minihan for presenting it to us. I have listened to his comments on Northern Ireland on many occasions in this House and he has been consistent and fearless in the manner in which he has presented his point of view. No democratic political party can find any difficulty with this motion and it will be passed by the House. The question we must ask...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

Paul Bradford: I support calls from Senator Brian Hayes and others for a debate on the Middle East. Dr. Condoleezza Rice has made an impressive start as Secretary of State of the US and hopefully the good work will continue. I am surprised there have been no requests during the past ten days for a debate on Iraq. In the past two years, not a day has passed without some Member being particularly and rightly...

Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: I listened with interest to the contribution of my colleague, Senator Feighan, to the debate on the Bill. I thought that he would go on to inform the House of his recent, highly successful evening of gambling where I believe he made a substantial profit. At least he did not have to worry about the age limit because it would have been clear to the host or hostess on the night that he was well...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: Together with Senators Mooney and Leyden, I have asked that we debate the issue of Irish people living and working illegally in the United States. The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs held a most productive meeting yesterday with the US ambassador. He gave strong indications of the Bush Administration's constructive proposals on immigration. It is important nationally, and at a...

Seanad: Food Safety: Statements. (3 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: I apologise for not being present for the Minister of State's contribution but I have read with interest his considered contribution. While we are winning the debate on food safety, we are probably losing the debate on food quality. It is important to differentiate between food safety and food quality. Many national and EU regulations govern the safety of food. Ireland is a food-producing and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: For the fourth or fifth time, I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs, or the Minister of State, to the House to discuss the situation in Sudan. The Government, this House and the European Union are silent on this issue. The worst sin of all is that the United Nations is also silent. The death toll has reached hundreds of thousands and 1 million people are being displaced...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: He is no actor.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: I agree with the call from Senator Mooney for a debate on emigration. Last week, it was mentioned that there is a strong possibility of progress being made on the visa situation facing illegal Irish immigrants in the United States. The Oireachtas should be seen to be proactive in that regard. I agree with everything that has been said by my colleagues on the Northern Ireland question. The IRA...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: I agree with Senator Dardis that we should not allow an endless expansion of the council. I am satisfied that the Minister plans to have limited expansion. I support Senator Coonan's amendment because the group most affected by the legislation, perhaps only in a minimal way, is the farming community. The signal we should send from the House is that we recognise that the farming community,...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: We are at one in trying to ensure that the section is tidied up. The Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food heard a presentation from Veterinary Ireland in which strong representations were made to have this section, as Senator McCarthy's amendment suggests, removed. The Minister is proposing a new version of the section and I accept that she is trying to tidy it up. She made the point that...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: Will the Minister's amendment deal with the matter?

Seanad: Recreational Facilities. (22 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: I thank the Minister for Agriculture and Food for being here to represent the Minister for Education and Science. Davis College in Mallow, County Cork, is a newly-built second level school with approximately 400 pupils. When the new campus was built almost four years ago, the principal, staff and students looked forward to a bright future in their new premises. The old Davis College has been...

Seanad: Recreational Facilities. (22 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: I appreciate that the Minister does not have line responsibility for education but she might know whether the summer works scheme is the only option available in the search for funding. Following a meeting of CountyCork VEC last week, a letter was issued to the Department. The summer works scheme is not normally regarded as the appropriate vehicle for obtaining the funding required. It would...

Seanad: Recreational Facilities. (22 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: We are considering that option.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: I support Senator John Paul Phelan's recommendation. This is a proposal which must be driven forward, excuse the pun. It is both an alternative energy and income source for the farming community. There has been much talk on the subject of alternative fuels and biofuels are at the core of that debate. However, very little action has been taken and few incentive measures introduced. From both...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: I support my colleague's comments on this issue. It is difficult to see what response the Minister of State can offer for the exclusion of tax relief on psychiatric units. The tax relief scheme afforded for the provision of broader medical facilities has worked well. While my information derives mainly from media reports, examples such as the hospital project in Galway are progressive in the...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: It could be released during breeding season when mares are due to be put in foal.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: Pub briefings.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: The cute got cuter.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)

Paul Bradford: I agree with Senator John Paul Phelan. We all must accept that from time to time the compulsory purchase of land is a necessary part of building the infrastructure of the country, and it is very disappointing for the landowner to lose his or her property against his or her will. It sometimes has to happen for the common good. It is blatantly unfair that the landowner is then treated in the...