Results 381-400 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: When they had an opportunityââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: That is the problem with Members of the Opposition. They cannot listen.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: When they had an opportunity to debate the issue of the additional 2,000 gardaÃ, they could not find a seconder for the amendment.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: On the next occasion I hope they have a seconder in order that we can engage in a proper debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on pensions, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, the Minister to be called on to reply not later than ten minutes before the conclusion of the statements.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, referred to last night's Private Members' debate on the health service. I assure him and other members of the Opposition that there is no question of anybody being muzzled on this side of the House.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: A number of Government speakers, including myself, were waiting here in the hope that we would have an opportunity to participate in the debate. If there had been more time, we would have contributed.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: There have been a number of debates on the Hanly report and the health service. The Opposition has failed to make any clear points in this regard, yet it keeps coming back and making the same points.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: The issue has had a fair hearing. There is no question of anybody on the Government side being muzzled.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: On the comments on the Assembly in Northern Ireland, all Members of the House hope the talks are successful. Senator Brian Hayes highlighted a very clear example demonstrating the importance of getting the institutions up and running. We all join with the Senator in wishing the participants in the talks well. Senator Brian Hayes also raised the issue of the Boundary Commission. I am told...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: I will discuss the Taoiseach's attendance in the House with the Leader. I know the Taoiseach has come to the House and is committed to doing so at least once in each session. However, it would be more appropriate if the line Minister took the debate on Aer Lingus. Senator Ryan mentioned the pre-budget submission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Croatian who was placed in an...
- Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements (Resumed). (18 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: Next Wednesday, at 10.30 a.m.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, to the House and thank her for her attendance. We have faced a challenging set of economic circumstances since the 2002 general election. I am delighted that it has been predicted that economic growth will be approximately 5% in 2004. We are experiencing an economic upturn at present, but it would be unwise to think we will return in the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: That is an outrageous statement to make about a Minister. Senator Ryan should be asked to withdraw the remark.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: That is not in the spirit of debate in this House.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)
John Minihan: That can still change.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)
John Minihan: I join with Senator Brian Hayes and Senator Ryan as regards the sentencing in the Special Criminal Court yesterday. There is a complacency in tolerating the unconstitutional behaviour and activities of certain members of Sinn Féin. It is not acceptable that we should allow double standards. No party has any right to claim to be fully democratic if it engages in such activities. For a party...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Dec 2004)
John Minihan: I join previous speakers in congratulating the Taoiseach, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and their officials who represented the Oireachtas and the Irish people in the recent negotiations. While it is very easy for those of us who are not involved to be critical, the time has come for us to offer them our congratulations on bringing us so far. I join Senator O'Toole in...
- Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)
John Minihan: The Senator is spinning it.
- Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)
John Minihan: That is true.