Results 321-340 of 1,954 for speaker:John Gilroy
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: I agree with Senator Keane's comment that the Government's return to the bond markets is a good news story for the Irish economy and society. It is a small story but it is nonetheless welcome. This is the first time we have been able to return to the markets since the disastrous day in 2010 when the troika arrived in our country. The interest rate charged on 10 year bonds was 18% in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: It is an indication that the Government's strategy is working, albeit more slowly than we would like. It is good news, despite what the naysayers and doom laden prophets are saying. A front page article in last week's Financial Times acknowledged Ireland's return to the bond markets as a good thing and other international commentators have agreed. The only people who think it is bad are...
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: When we get good news about Ireland, we should share it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: It is indicative of the Opposition's attitude that it cannot even acknowledge this is a good thing without nit-picking and finding holes in others' arguments.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: I support Senator Keane in asking the Leader to acknowledge this is a good news story. Government strategy is working in this area and perhaps we could debate the matter at some point in the near future.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: Independent advice.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: A Chathaoirligh, you cannot let the speaker make such comments.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: It will be-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: Everything is unpopular to Sinn Féin.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: The money in question is going to local authorities.
- Seanad: EU Fiscal Compact Treaty: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (16 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: Is it appropriate for the Minister of State to give answers to people who asked questions on the previous occasion and who have not bothered to turn up to hear her response.
- Seanad: EU Fiscal Compact Treaty: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (16 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: Senators made heated criticisms of the Minister of State on the previous occasion but they have not bothered to turn up on this occasion.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue as I was unsuccessful in my attempt to speak on two previous occasions because we ran out of time. I support this initiative and believe the recommendation of the committee for 30% representation is realistic and should be supported. We spoke about achieving a cultural change in Irish politics and this is as much about achieving that cultural...
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: He is well able to speak for himself.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: This may not be a point of order but it is probably worth making the point that Senator Mullen should really concentrate on the proposal instead of patronising the House and making personal attacks on other Members-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: During the recent presidential election campaign several different views were put forward on what it means to be Irish and what vision we have for the Republic. I congratulate Senator Norris on the inclusive views he put forward at that time and also President Higgins. I have been paying attention to what the President has been saying since, and his appointment of Ms Sally Mulready to the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: The President has a vision which is characterised by inclusivity which made me think recently about what our vision of this country should be. It is all the more important as we approach a series of centenaries which have defined what we are today. President Higgins's views are a long way from the narrow nationalism that has become associated with republicanism in this country. One example...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: They are not incensed.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: People called my office this morning to praise it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: He would not be able to discuss it with all of the shouting.