Results 261-280 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: With whom did they agree that?

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: It has other powers.

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: Leaving aside the main issue, reference was made earlier to this motion and the creation of an all-party committee. Senator Ryan, though he may not have intended to, gave some indication of the difficulties with this when he mentioned the fact that the motion was being rejected before Members knew its contents. Perhaps if Members had been more informed this situation would not have arisen. If...

Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (21 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: I will not unduly delay the Bill. I compliment the Minister on a very innovative and forward-looking piece of legislation. The Department of Social and Family Affairs has been one of the most innovative Departments during my years in the House. Its work is reflected in the way in which it has approached the changes in society over the last number of years and the very positive approach...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

Brendan Daly: It is early days to have a broad, critical discussion on the future of the three airports. They were set up a couple of years ago and have not yet got down to business. We are debating this matter on a day when Shannon Airport was awarded a prize for being one of the best airports in Ireland. Dramatic figures indicate Dublin Airport will have to erect tents on top of car parks to accommodate...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

Brendan Daly: I will not express it in terms I would use outside the House but if things got difficult the State should support any airport that got into difficulty. Although the cost base problem at Shannon must be addressed, I cannot see these airports getting into difficulty. Much work has been done to reduce the cost base and the Minister's predecessor gave an undertaking that people would not be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: One of the most important recent appointments was that of Professor Drumm as the head of the Health Service Executive. A major reorganisation of administration of the health service and matters related to health is under way and there is widespread concern about the effects of these changes on various communities. We have heard contributions in this House on a number of occasions from EU...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: The Donegal democrat.

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (9 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: I wish to share time with Senator Kitt, who wishes to speak about Portiuncla and other hospitals in Galway.

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (9 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, for the work he is doing on care for the elderly. He recently visited County Clare and he is aware of the problem with Alzheimer's disease. The people in Clarecastle and Carrigoran are anxiously awaiting the Minister of State's return with some support to enable them to continue the work they are endeavouring to do in a difficult situation....

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (9 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: It has been a merry-go-round of discussions for the past two years with hospital, departmental and executive officials. The people of Clare want to see the hospital's development begin as soon as possible. The plan has been costed, evaluated and cleared by the Health Service Executive and the Department of Health and Children. The first phase of the development will cost €30 million. The...

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (9 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: I am sorry.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: Approximately a week ago the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, made a very important statement about the development and promotion of alternative energy sources. It was a wide-ranging speech and it would be useful to discuss it with the Minister. Various sources of energy, such as wave power and wind energy, need to be examined.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: There is growing anxiety in many communities over the escalation in the number of applications for telecommunications masts. People are worried about them on environmental and health grounds. Will the Leader invite the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to the House to indicate whether, in an effort to deal with these fears and anxieties, he proposes to introduce new...

Seanad: Supreme Court Judgment on Statutory Rape: Statements. (31 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2006)

Brendan Daly: Will people convicted on these charges be included on the sex offenders' list? An issue was raised with me in that regard. It concerned an individual who had been in prison on serious sex offence charges and who was released early, long before the term of his imprisonment was due to be finished. When attempts were made to check whether he was still on the list, it was impossible to obtain...

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (7 Jun 2006)

Brendan Daly: I welcome this legislation and thank the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Seán Power, for the interest he has shown in caring for the elderly since his appointment to the office. The Minister had the opportunity to see some of the work relating to this issue in various institutions on a visit to County Clare. He would have been made aware of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Brendan Daly: What does the Senator think?

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Brendan Daly: That is not right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Brendan Daly: It does not.