Results 241-260 of 955 for speaker:Terry Brennan

Seanad: Private Rented Sector: Statements (6 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: I recognise the part being played by the private landlord in providing accommodation at a time when little social housing is being built in any part of the country. I wish to highlight one experience of my own. Some two years ago, I visited a family in a three-storey premises in Dundalk. They lived at the top but the bathroom was at the bottom. Senator Keane referred to poor accommodation...

Seanad: Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: The Minister stated here today that desertion was a very serious offence, that members of the Defence Forces during the Emergency were performing an important role and that no decision should undervalue their loyalty and service to this nation. Many who deserted went on to fight, as others have said, against fascism. Many were driven by a commitment to protect democracy from tyranny and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: European Aviation Safety Authority Regulations: Discussion with Irish Airline Pilots' Association (6 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: Long ago when I was on “The School Around the Corner” with Paddy Crosbie, he asked me what I was going to be when I grew up. I told him I was going to be an airline pilot. Having listened to this presentation, I am glad I did not become one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: European Aviation Safety Authority Regulations: Discussion with Irish Airline Pilots' Association (6 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: It takes two years training to qualify to be an airline pilot. Are there many unemployed graduate pilots?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: European Aviation Safety Authority Regulations: Discussion with Irish Airline Pilots' Association (6 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: This is discouraging young people.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: We all know small and medium-sized industries are the backbone of the economy given the part they play in many communities. I read in yesterday's newspaper that they are owed millions of euro by Departments and local authorities. It beggars belief why Departments and local authorities take so long to pay for works well done. Like all of us, these small and medium-sized industries need...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. I too have a good news story. We hear too many bad news stories. I believe it would be remiss of me not to welcome the announcement on Thursday last of a further 450 jobs in eBay in Dundalk. Today, a Member said this Government was not active. This announcement brings the total number of jobs created in Dundalk in the past 18 months, since this...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: Somebody said they were looking for me to transfer to the south east to Waterford.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: I wish to welcome them. We are doing something right in the north east. I congratulate the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton and the IDA. We have a talented workforce in County Louth and the north east. It is great news for the north east and Dundalk in particular.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: This legislation will require taxi drivers with certain criminal convictions to apply to the court to maintain their licences. My county is adjacent to counties Monaghan, Meath, Dublin and Louth but, as a Border county, we are also adjacent to counties Down and Armagh. Will applicants from Northern Ireland who have convictions also be covered by the legislation? Will the same provisions...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: Perhaps the Minister of State will answer my question about criminal convictions in Northern Ireland.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: This legislation will require taxi drivers with certain criminal convictions to apply to the court to maintain their licences. My county is adjacent to counties Monaghan, Meath, Dublin and Louth but, as a Border county, we are also adjacent to counties Down and Armagh. Will applicants from Northern Ireland who have convictions also be covered by the legislation? Will the same provisions...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: Perhaps the Minister of State will answer my question about criminal convictions in Northern Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: An Daingean Uí Chúis

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: I agree.

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire ar ais go dtí an Seanad. The purpose of the Bill is to ensure doctors have appropriate insurance in order that they might practise medicine. The vast majority of doctors are extremely responsible and have appropriate professional indemnity insurance. As is the case with all professions, however, some may not have an appropriate level of cover,...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: In February 2012 the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport proposed to conduct a nationwide audit of speed limits on national and county roads. This is an important issue. Many speed limits on country roads are inappropriate, with the result that accidents are taking place on roads that have 80 km/h limits even though they are not wide enough to permit vehicles to pass. The NRA and all...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Social Entrepreneurship: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: My question may be a stupid one but I will ask it anyway. First, I congratulate all of the delegates on their contributions this morning. This, for me, has been a memorable day in the Seanad. The delegates obviously derive satisfaction from what they do. Is there any fun for a young man or woman getting involved in social entrepreneurship at an early age? I recently met a young Irish...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: I realise the restraint on time, but it would be remiss of me not to commend the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU, my nominating body on the labour panel for election to the Seanad, on its responsible contribution to the recent Croke Park talks. I congratulate the chairman of the ICTU public services committee on his very clear, precise and informative interview on national radio this...

Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the European Council: Statements (26 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. As part of the drive for stability, jobs and growth, the Irish Presidency will prioritise bilateral trade agreements with key partners, including the United States of America. Is any such thing happening with Canada? Such agreements should deliver positive benefits for all involved and provide newer and greater opportunities. God...