Results 301-320 of 1,637 for speaker:Labhrás Ó Murchú

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Aontaím go mbeadh sé cabhrach cuireadh a thabhairt don Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta, Éamon Ó Cuív, teacht isteach agus cúrsaí Gaeilge a phlé linn. Tá an-chuid rudaí dearfacha ag tarlú i láthair na huaire agus ba chóir dúinn machnamh agus díospóireacht rialta a bheith againn maidir leis na rudaí sin. It would be helpful to invite the Minister for Community,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The Senator may have unintentionally underlined the difference between having a particular word in Irish and in English. I would not like us to become distracted by this discussion. I agree with Senator O'Toole that the fundamental aspects of the Irish language issue are much more important. No Minister is more capable of arguing his case than the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I wish to take up the point raised by Senator Brian Hayes. In small countries like Ireland, citizens realise fully what it means to be part of a partnership such as the EU. The Union provides us with protection and opportunities. One element of that partnership is the European Court of Human Rights. I am pleased that this court will next month examine allegations of British collusion in the...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Senator Ulick Burke should be allowed to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I wish to share time with Senator Mansergh. I join the other speakers in welcoming this Bill. Coming in late on this debate has given me the opportunity to hear the contributions of many other speakers. Apart from the occasional difference of emphasis, there was unanimity on the need to provide a legal basis for the rights of people with disabilities. Some of the contributions were...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Déarfainn go n-aontóinn gach éinne liom gur tréimhse an-tábhachtach agus an-stairiúil í seo toisc go bhfuil stádas oifigiúil oibre bainte amach ag an Ghaeilge — ní amháin go bhfuil sé stairiúil don Ghaeilge féin, ach do ghradam na tíre seo go hidirnáisiúnta. Tugann sé dóchas do gach éinne atá ag saothrú an chultúir Ghaelaigh, agus táim lán-chinnte go mbeidh tionchar...

Seanad: Morris Tribunal Reports: Motion. (15 Jun 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: That is not a matter for the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: This House has always been to the fore on human rights and civil liberties issues. We should be particularly vigilant when it comes to the rights and difficulties of our own citizens in foreign jurisdictions. I have raised the case in the House before of a young Tipperary man, a champion jockey, Christy McGrath, who is serving a long term of imprisonment for a crime of which he says he is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It often seems that the small stories emerging from Northern Ireland are not important, but I think they are a real barometer of changing attitudes there. Such stories often highlight the essence of future conflict resolution. Like other speakers, I refer to the deal brokered regarding the Orange Order march in Derry next month. This could be a catalyst for breaking down barriers of...

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The motion will require a seconder.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: We are living in an age when we are all encouraged to be tolerant and to be respectful towards other religions. This is right because the only way good relationships can be ensured in diverse communities is by being respectful towards the faiths of other people. On the other hand, we find that the Christian religion is constantly lampooned and subject to extreme irreverence. One of the most...

Seanad: Tax Evasion: Motion. (5 Oct 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is good that this debate is taking place. The motion and amendment provide an extreme contrast. The many discussions, revelations, tribunals and so on that have taken place in recent years make it clear that, in the past, two Irelands existed when it came to tax evasion. The debate has been about whether wealthy people who evaded tax escaped custodial sentences because they had sufficient...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I dtosach báire, ba mhaith liom moladh a thabhairt don Taoiseach mar gheall ar an tsárobair a dhein sé maidir le próiseas na síochána. Mar a dúirt mé sa Teach seo cheana, níl aon amhras ormsa ach go bhfuil áit faoi leith bainte amach aige i stair na hÉireann, agus, ar ndóigh, do gach éinne eile a chabhraigh leis chomh maith. On a previous occasion here I availed of the...

Seanad: The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. It seems that good news is coming down the line for those unfortunate people who find themselves officially undocumented in the United States. I compliment everyone connected with that, including those to whom I referred. I single out the diplomatic service for its contribution. We are all aware of the magnificent service it provides to Irish citizens each...

Seanad: The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Yes. It gave an indication of the community spirit which existed. To return to the current proposals, some people have put on record the representations they were asked to make. I received a number of representations from counties in Munster, particularly Waterford and Tipperary. One involved the case of a young Irishman who married an American citizen. He was undocumented and when he...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I support the call for a debate on Iraq. This House was very much to the fore in debating different situations throughout the world and Iraq was always top of the agenda. Like most major items, it only remains on the agenda for a certain period of time yet there is so much taking place there at the moment. There should be a monitoring debate every so often on Iraq. I support Senator...

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion. (12 Oct 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is mian liom cuidiú leis an rún. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire chomh maith chuig an Teach. I second the motion and welcome the Minister to the House. I avail of the opportunity to pay tribute to the Minister for the high profile which he has given sport during his term of office. No doubt he has reflected the importance of sport in the life of the community and of the nation. He has done...

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion. (12 Oct 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The Minister, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Ireland has a heightened awareness of the needs and rights of disabled people and great credit is due to those who organised the Special Olympics, of which we all felt particularly proud to be a part. A reported incident involving the removal of nine blind people from a Ryanair flight is an important issue. We do not know all the details but it was insensitive of a pilot to ask how many blind...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I will finish. It is particularly rich for a leading member of the DUP not to accept the apology given by Fr. Reid and say that provocation was not, in itself, satisfactory. We should recall what the DUP's leader has done through the years and the bigotry he has promoted. Fr. Reid was Christian in his comments and apologised immediately.