Results 321-340 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2004)

Shane Ross: Is the Senator now a SIPTU man?

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2004)

Shane Ross: What a lot of rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: You may remember, a Chathaoirligh, that at the beginning of this session you were sitting down there and I was in the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: It is a position I have ambitions to resume at a future date. I wish to raise the issue of Seanad reform. I gather that a report on that particular issue has been under consideration for some time. Perhaps the Leader could tell us when the report will be presented to the House and what programme is planned for it. What principles will be established by the report? The most important...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: I do not think so. I will be back. Senator Dardis depends on others in greater positions than I. Prior to the presentation of the report on Seanad reform — and this is relevant in view of what Senator Brian Hayes said about unanimity on constitutional matters — I would like to know if it has all-party support and whether it has been signed by the leaders of all parties in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: I cannot hear what the Clerk is saying, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: I am only asking for some guidance as to when the report will come before the House and whether any legislation is planned in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: I want to be back there in the Cathaoirleach's chair.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: Has it got all-party support?

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: Commissioner O'Toole.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: I would like to raise two issues, and perhaps we could have a debate on them in the weeks following the Easter recess. The first is No. 10 on the non-Government motions list in my name and those of Senators Norris, O'Toole and Henry. The reason I believe it would be appropriate to raise it now is because it relates to declarations of interests. Our own declarations of interests will be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: Who is jaywalking?

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: I ask the Leader to invite the appropriate Minister to the House to discuss an issue which arose as a result of a court case yesterday. I am aware the Cathaoirleach does not wish me to mention the specific court case and I do not wish to do so, except to raise the issue around which it revolves, which is banking, non-resident accounts, people not paying the correct amount of tax in that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Shane Ross: Yes, this is an issue the House could usefully debate. We should ask why guilty people are getting away while relatively innocent people are paying a heavy price.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Shane Ross: I would like to take up Senator Hanafin's fair point about the Seanad not getting proper coverage from the media. We should examine the reasons we do not get the sort of coverage we would like to get. It is not the case that the House does not do important work, because it is involved in important and effective work. The media does not necessarily cover matters that are important or bodies...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Shane Ross: In the context of the ongoing reform of the Seanad, we should examine the possibility of making the House more relevant, more appealing and more immediate in its powers and effect.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2004)

Shane Ross: I am not sure if it would help to have a debate on the charges that AIB made illegally. However, no prosecutions can be taken through the Consumer Credit Act. That is one of the disgraceful omissions in this particular saga and there is need for legislation in this area. It is ridiculous that although the law has been broken, no prosecutions can be taken. I suggest the House press for powers...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2004)

Shane Ross: ——not just from foreign exchange transactions but also from places such as the Isle of Man. These people are operating in a world that is outside the law. The banks are outlaws in the corporate world and we must recognise this and regulate the area properly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2004)

Shane Ross: I am seeking legislation to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again and that those who are practising this are prosecuted.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2004)

Shane Ross: Hear, hear.