Results 241-260 of 1,637 for speaker:Labhrás Ó Murchú

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: A debate on Northern Ireland would be helpful because it is important that we do not allow a vacuum to develop which would be filled by people and issues often associated with agendas which have nothing to do with the peace process. I agree with the speakers on both sides because this House should be central to the debate. Senator Brian Hayes referred to what happened over a 24-hour period....

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: There is a campaign in Britain to stop young people carrying knives, which should be treated as offensive weapons. In the course of the campaign it was pointed out that more people are killed by knives than by guns yet the possession of a gun carries a stiff penalty. We must take the same view of knives because someone who goes out at night carrying a knife intends to use it. Knives have been...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I echo the comments of Senator Brian Hayes in calling for a debate on the knife culture. I wanted to clarify a point I made yesterday morning. While I was aware that legislation exists here, legislation on the carrying of knives also exists in Britain. However, it is now considered necessary to open up the debate and see the knife in the same context as a gun, as it is a weapon with which...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I wish to share my time with Senator Michael Brennan.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I regard Senator Finucane as an honourable and decent gentleman and I have always found him to be so. The graphic description of his personal ideal would touch any heart. In a way it is indicative that at the root of seeking solutions there is the human element as well in the suffering people have gone through. Last year I was invited to give an oration at two commemorations in Ireland of two...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I can understand the surprise and the concern which has been expressed by many commentators on the plight of the three Irish citizens in Colombia. I have come to the conclusion that what we are currently witnessing is a legal fiasco, masquerading as justice. It is a political circus. There are agendas operating here which have nothing to do with the court case. The political tentacles of this...

Seanad: Visit of Chinese Delegation. (26 Jan 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I welcome Mr. Zhang Zhijun, the Vice-Minister of the Communist Party of China and his accompanying party who are here with us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I hope your visit to Ireland will be a very productive and a very successful one. Tá céad míle fáilte roimh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: There have been several debates in the House in recent years on the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement. In many ways the pendulum has swung from euphoria to dejection, but significant progress has been made in the peace process. We have praised the leaders of the different political parties for their persistence only to see the prize taken from them. However, they are still prepared,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: One can appreciate all the concerns expressed here today about the state of the peace process. Those concerns are all genuine and each has a different emphasis. However, it is unthinkable that the peace process should unravel at this stage. It is badly damaged and frayed at the edges but not beyond repair. It is important for us all to focus on solutions in the future. Too much time, hope and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The apology the British Government will issue today to the family ofGiuseppe Conlon and, hopefully, Annie Maguire is welcome. Giuseppe and Gerry Conlon were both innocent and imprisoned. Giuseppe Conlon was a sick man and died in prison. Annie Maguire was innocent, but her life and that of her family was wrecked. These are but a few cases of the many miscarriages of justice perpetrated by the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I support Senator Glynn's calls regarding road safety in so far as it applies to other road users such as pedestrians and joggers. Those who travel on rural roads at night know well the grave dangers involved. We have all had near misses involving pedestrians. Those dangers need to be highlighted and people must be encouraged to wear clothing that will make them conspicuous to other road...

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I welcome the Minister to the House for statements on the progress in relation to the development of the BMW region.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I call Senator Leyden. We have seven minutes remaining before I call the Minister.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I do not believe we have that option. We are scheduled to finish at 1.30 and I will call the Minister at 1.25 p.m.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is a matter for the Leader of the House. It also depends on the availability of the Minister.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I must interrupt the Senator for a moment because I need to clarify the position with the Leader regarding the extension of time. We need to know until what time we intend to continue.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The Senator is saying we have to finish at 1.30 p.m.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Would it be possible to allocate even a couple of moments to Senator Ulick Burke?