Results 261-280 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Seanad: Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Bill 2003: Second Stage. (23 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: No. I am referring to the dyslexia workshops throughout the country. I will not press the Minister of State into a difficult position today, but I will revert to him on the next occasion.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: On a point of order, would it be possible to interject at this stage? While I do not disrespect the good offices of the Minister of State, Deputy Ahern, who is very much in tune with community and voluntary needs, would it be possible to delay the debate in order to have present here the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: On a point of order, would it be possible——

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: Would it be possible to relay my request to the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív because this is serious legislation?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: On a point of order, the Minister of State said there is no point setting up another body. That scraps this legislation.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: On a point of order, it is about the legislation. This legislation amends existing legislation but the Minister of State said there is no point setting up another body.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: I appreciate the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, has responsibility for the technical aspect of the Bill. However, I wished to convey my desire to have the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, in the House. The Minister needs to be present so he can see what is happening because his ministerial colleagues are taking a hand off him. I accept the Minister talks the talk and I record my admiration...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: I felt it did not have the teeth because it did not have the resources. However, things change. The Government, including the Progressive Democrats, did not do its homework when it forgot that dormant accounts could be a significant resource — some would call it a significant slush fund. However, it became obvious this was likely to be a significant resource. Deputy Ó Cuív's ministerial...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: In one go, the Minister has completely contradicted his philosophy on the appraisal of projects. He has introduced three different stages. At the first stage, the proposal goes to the public bodies and public officers and civil servants discuss it with their Ministers. The Ministers decide that the project will be considered. Then it goes back to Deputy Ó Cuív's table and he and his staff...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: This is a sad day for those involved in the community and voluntary sector. It is not over. I am not happy with the Bill and I have no qualms about proposing a vote of no confidence in it. While there is probably no provision to do this, I propose a vote of no confidence in this legislation. This Bill should be thrown out because it is a embarrassment to the community and voluntary sector. It...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: On a point of order, I am the only Senator who contributed prior to Senator Ó Murchú and I made no suggestion that there was a problem with civil servants.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: I do not like to do this, but would it be possible to ask Senator Ó Murchú to withdraw his remarks?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: They are appointed at the discretion of the Minister.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: Has the Senator been drinking?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: CLÁR is gone from the programme.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: It is not mentioned in the conclusions.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: It is not mentioned.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: Will they be appraised publicly?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Joe McHugh: Does the Minister envisage that it will reach €500 million? It is an ageing population and people are dying.