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Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: Is this another promise?

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: Resource them.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: We have heard that before.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: The Minister will do so, but for the wrong reasons.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: The Leader should remember that for the next day.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: Did the Senator get a penalty point or something?

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House and the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. At the beginning of the debate, the Minister told us, "The news is not good." There has been an endeavour to put a spin on an intolerable situation and I do not know how any Minister could describe the situation in such mild terms. We have waited to give an opportunity to the Minister to implement...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: Will the Leader invite the Minister for Education and Science to the House to discuss the crisis of science in education? There are crises in many areas of education, with regard to buildings for example, but that pertaining to science is of the most immediate importance. The Minister has introduced a new curriculum at second level but the Irish Science Teachers Association has complained...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (8 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I wish to share time with Senator Quinn. Acting Chairman (Mr. U. Burke): Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (9 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 have been ruled out of order. Does Senator Tuffy wish to speak on the section?

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, to speak on this matter.

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I wish to share time with Senator Bannon.

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I welcome the Minister of State and I am glad the Seanad has devoted time to discuss this important matter. The Minister of State will be aware that the Western Health Board area has the highest percentage of ageing population of any area in the State. This creates huge problems for the health board, in particular, which has to deliver services for the elderly and whose responsibility is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: This year, as everybody here knows, has been designated European Year for People with Disabilities. We are well aware of the failure of the Government to provide adequate resources to deal with the difficulties that many families face. The real commitment of the Government is highlighted when we see that it opposes Irish participation in drafting a new treaty on the rights of persons with...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Industrial Disputes. (7 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: I thank Senator Higgins for sharing his time with me. As we speak, 260 Department of Agriculture and Food personnel are on picket lines outside the various offices that Senator Higgins mentioned. This is unfair. The initial action of the Department was provocative in the extreme in the way in which personnel were told – by email at 4.20 p.m. – they would be taken off the payroll on 1...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Industrial Disputes. (7 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: They are simply seeking promotion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: Will the Leader request the Minister for Education and Science to come before the House to discuss the fact that, within days, students will sit the leaving certificate examination and, as of now, they are uncertain about their future in third level? The Minister has flown many kites during the past six months with regard to his intentions. This has caused great concern among parents and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: Deputy Cassidy is under starter's orders.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: I ask the Leader to request the Minister for the Environment and Local Government to attend the House and declare once and for all his position with regard to the rehabilitation of abandoned mining sites. Jobs are currently very difficult to create, especially in the west, and two companies are on the point of establishing processes and creating jobs at the old mine in Tynagh, County Galway....