Results 2,621-2,640 of 23,109 for speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: EU-US Agreement: Motion (4 Jul 2007)

Paddy Burke: Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?

Seanad: EU-US Agreement: Motion (4 Jul 2007)

Paddy Burke: As fewer than five Members have risen I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Orders the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.

Seanad: Ethics In Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2007)

Paddy Burke: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Ethics In Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2007)

Paddy Burke: I congratulate the Tánaiste and wish him well in the years ahead. I wish Senators Cassidy, Hanafin, Moylan and Quinn the very best of luck in the election. I wish Senator Cox and my party's deputy leader in the Seanad, Senator Finucane, the best of luck on their retirement.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: The Independents are leaderless.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his election to the position and wish him well for his term. Having worked closely with the Cathaoirleach over the last number of years in his position as Government Whip I do not doubt that he will be impartial and will do an excellent job. I seek a debate on the new building regulations, relating to energy conservation in houses and so on, proposed by...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach. (26 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: I thank my proposer and seconder, Senators Fitzgerald and Cummins. I also thank my party leader for nominating me for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach. I also thank the Leader of the House and the leaders of the other Government parties in the House for their support. I thank the other Opposition party leaders and the Independent Members for their unanimous support for my nomination....

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: The Senator is asked to withdraw the allegation.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: It is now 5 p.m.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister for Health and Children to the House and I congratulate her and wish her well on her re-appointment as Minister for Health and Children.

Seanad: First Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated the following Members to serve on the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Senators Dan Boyle, Fiona O'Malley, Kieran Phelan, Labhrás Ó Murchú, Diarmuid Wilson, Frances Fitzgerald, Maurice Cummins, Joe O'Toole and Alex White. I move: "That the report be laid before the Seanad."

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (3 Oct 2007)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, to the House.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (3 Oct 2007)

Paddy Burke: Amendment No. 3 has been ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Revenue.