Results 261-280 of 1,229 for speaker:Denis Landy

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Denis Landy: He knew that I knew that Deputy Mary Lou McDonald had spent two hours telling him not to meet the Queen yet 14 months later she defends it on national television.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Denis Landy: It is nauseating. I have a question for the Leader. It is little wonder there were floods in Belfast last night, it was the tears of Republicans looking at their iconic hero shaking hands with the Queen.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Denis Landy: If Sinn Féin wants to save money, there is only one last option, that is to sign the oath of allegiance - - - - -

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Denis Landy: - - - - - and to drawn their money properly. My question is----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Denis Landy: I will not put the question.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Denis Landy: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Denis Landy: I have seen other Members speak on three or four issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I am confident that it will.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I acknowledge the presence in the Visitors' Gallery of Councillor Seanie Lonergan from Cahir, County Tipperary, and his colleague. It is nice to see local government members visiting the Chamber to see how we operate. If Senator Leyden wants to be updated on the Bill to which he referred, Senator Kelly and I would be glad to facilitate him. I refer to the difficulties affecting the...

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: A Leas-Chathaoirligh, the translation is not audible in my headphones.

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I am hearing Senator Ó Domhnaill as Gaeilge.

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: Ta sé ag obair anois.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I support the comments of Senator Wilson in respect of IDA Ireland. When I was a county councillor there was an IDA office in Waterford and at the time the south east got its fair share. That office was closed although we vehemently opposed the closure. We predicted we would see job announcements going to the areas of high population such as Cork and Dublin. That office in Waterford has...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I am sure the Leas-Chathaoirleach listens to the death notices-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: -----on Kerry Radio or 96FM. I ask for fair play and for the Leader to arrange a debate.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: Kilkenny would have needed much more extra time than I am getting in this debate to turn things around last Sunday.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: In any case, the ball has been thrown in. I welcome the Minister of State and commend him on taking this complex legislation through the Dáil. The Bill is needed to address the issues presented to the Oireachtas by the recent court case. Notwithstanding the contribution of our Sinn Féin colleague, the Government increased the minimum wage to €8.65, whereas it is €6.91 in the North....

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: REAs and JLCs are very important and have ensured industrial peace for many years. Senator Barrett, who has a right-wing agenda, stated social partnership had not worked. I remind him that everybody, not only workers, got fat during the Celtic tiger. From 1913 onwards, when Mr. Murphy locked out his workers because they went on strike for a proper rate of pay, workers have always been...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I support the request for a review of open air concerts made by Senator Ivana Bacik. After the events on Saturday, people have tended to jump to conclusions. My son was at the concert on Saturday. He went into the venue at 3 p.m. almost as far as the stage. He was unaware of any stabbings until Sunday. I told him by telephone what had happened and he did not know anything about it. Many...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I will be. The Cathaoirleach is very helpful.