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Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)

John Minihan: The statistics are there in regard to carers and the old age pension. Senator McHugh should read them and remind his party of the facts. Unfortunately, the Fine Gael Party has become so preoccupied with soundbites that it has become detached from reality.

Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)

John Minihan: I asked for permission to digress and I will now return to the subject in hand. I thank those who provided us with briefing documents for the debate. I hope that the matter will not end here, but that we will see positive and constructive action. We must continue to educate the public. We must also continue to seek the necessary supports that are required by the victims of domestic violence.

Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister and thank him for his contribution and the commitment and insight he has shown and the statements he has made about continuing efforts on behalf of the Government to bring peace to this area. I am glad to support the motion and welcome the opportunity to speak on the continuing depressing situation in Israel and Palestine. The ongoing difficulties in the Middle East are...

Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: Since 1957, we had a permanent presence in the Middle East. We have lost many lives in the Middle East endeavouring to bring about a peaceful settlement. There have been advances in areas such as Lebanon where this country contributed so much. The Lebanese people have shown their gratitude and are eternally grateful for our contribution. It appears that when one problem is solved in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: I join with Senator Finucane in highlighting today's reports on the export of domestic waste. The time has come for us to discuss waste management and I ask the Leader to arrange for such a debate. There are many myths surrounding this matter, so a debate in the House would be useful to outline clearly the overall policy on waste management. I also join with Senator Norris in congratulating...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: I hope we will now see this public-private partnership take its proper course.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: No, I am asking the Leader to use her good offices to ensure the first success story from this change in policy will be the announcement of the contract for the Cork school of music.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: I doubt it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: In recent weeks we have discussed the transmission of pornography via mobile telephones. Another worrying case has arisen in the past week that reflects a gap in the law. The Posts and Telegraphs Act 1951 does not apply to mobile telephones but only to telecommunications under the auspices of Bord Telecom. I ask the Leader to take up this matter with the Minister for Communications, Marine...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: Senator Finucane has made an outrageous statement that a Deputy got a seat under false pretences.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: That is an outrageous statement and I ask that it be withdrawn.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: Before we proceed, I would like to say something about section 19 in general, in light of what previous speakers have said. Section 19 imposes the primary obligation to register on the parents, but in many instances involving assisted reproduction or surrogacy there is a problem defining who are the parents of the legal entity. The Bill, in various sections, refers to "the mother". What...

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: If we are to take on board the statistics given out earlier regarding one third of births, this reality must be faced up to. Many inquiries and investigations will be set up to establish who is who. Would it not be simpler if in the registration documentation it was covered by starting with the genetic mother and moving on to the gestational or intended social mother? If that was signed off...

Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: He still is.

Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: I join previous speakers in welcoming the Minister of State to the House. It is nice to be following Senator Ross and his admission to being a former stockbroker and parasite.

Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: I presume that open confession is the main comment that will emerge from this debate.

Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: We should read the full title of this report and acknowledge that it is a preliminary report and consultative document which is the start of period of consultation. I hope we will not be carried away by the contents of this report and the negativity in certain parts of it. Instead we should use it as a platform from which to move forward in an effort to improve the insurance industry. I am...

Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: I am worried now.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. There appears to be much rhetoric and hot air tonight——

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

John Minihan: Senator Higgins was quite good at it too.

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