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Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Second Stage. (4 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: This Bill will go through smoothly because fundamentally, we are proud of our success and are anxious to ensure it is protected. Above all, each of us who has any visionary element in our spirit looks to the future to maintain, expand and develop what we have.

Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Second Stage. (4 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Second Stage. (4 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I join with Senators Brian Hayes and Dardis in conveying the best wishes of this House to Archbishop Eames. There is no doubt that he was one of the great inspirational figures of recent modern history and he provided astute leadership, not just to his own flock but to all people on this island. We should not underestimate the role he played in harmonising relationships on this island and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Recently, we had a well-informed debate on the Middle East and we had unanimity on some matters. In my contribution I made the point that I always felt the Government had acted in a positive, courageous and, at times, independent manner to try to find solutions to the ongoing difficulties which exist in the Middle East. New reports emanating from independent sources suggest increasing levels...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ——because to bring a people to their knees is not the way to find a solution. It is evident that vital services in health and education are suffering. Does anybody genuinely believe we should use the health of women and children and make people subject because they are hungry? We debated this issue before. The point being missed is that the Hamas movement was elected to government. Of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The quartet has not been very successful.

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The debate does not have to conclude today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Aontaím leis an méid a bhí le rá ag an Seanadóir Ryan maidir leis an chonspóid in gContae Chiarraí i dtaobh na Gaelige. Tá an Daingean in ainm is a bheith sa Ghaeltacht agus, dár ndóigh, tá buntáiste ag gabháil leis sin. Tá níos mó ná buntáiste, áfach, tá freagracht ag gabháil leis freisin, agus ní chabhraíonn an chonspóid seo le stadas na Gaeilge ná le cur chun cinn...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: On several occasions in the House, Members have placed on the record our abhorrence of the terrible abuses which were perpetrated against innocent young people in institutions in this country. At the same time we endeavoured to be fair to everybody in order to ensure that natural justice would apply to all people. The record will not show that the representative of the Christian Brothers...

Seanad: Local Authority Operations: Motion. (24 May 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The proliferation of new houses is a good news story. Nobody could have imagined 20 or 25 years ago that we would be discussing these problems. Everybody's desire is to have a home of their own but as prices rise people take out larger mortgages and have less money to spend on what they would like. If they invest such large amounts of money and commit to a 35-year mortgage they deserve a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I support Senator Henry's call for a debate on alcohol abuse, as I have supported her on this matter in the past. The issue of alcohol abuse periodically moves centre stage before disappearing from the radar screen. We have evidence to show that it lies at the root of most anti-social behaviour and crime, including murder, sexual assault and domestic violence. We all express shock and horror...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: In the past, a finger would be pointed at people who raised this issue. They would be regarded as sanctimonious and figures of fun.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I am seeking an early debate to provide an opportunity for expressing ourselves on the fundamental issues which underlie many of these problems. After all the debates we have had in recent times, I do not understand why we have not seen any follow-up action.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: All of us in the Houses of the Oireachtas came into public life in the hope we could give some service to our people. At the same time we hoped to give a voice to those who have none. As a nation, we needed such action in the past. What is currently happening to the Palestinian people and in Guantanamo Bay is challenging all our consciences.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It would seem that morality has now gone to the bottom of the list of priorities. We seem to depend on idealistic young people to give voice to an issue, although it may not be politically correct. Currently, if a country or person is in the right club — particularly the club headed by the American Administration — then anything goes. This is not fair to the American people. They have...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: We are fully aware of what is happening, we know it is not right and we know it is vital for all independent minded countries which are neutral and respect sovereignty to continue to give a voice. This voice would be a voice of protest and support, and we have lent it in the past.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: In recent days we heard of the momentous decision of the Irish Christian Brothers to withdraw from education and to hand their schools over to a trust for the future. This is after 200 years of dedicated service to the Irish nation providing Irish education for Irish children at a time when that was not available, particularly for those who could not afford it. They gave us a sense of...

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (14 Jun 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I was glad to note that this motion was to be brought before the House, particularly when I saw that the names of Senators Norris and Henry were attached to it. They have been exceptionally forthright exponents of human rights in this House. We needed people to express the views which they expressed at various times to ensure that such matters were the subject of open and proper debate. I...

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (14 Jun 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I have always maintained that the invasion was illegal, unnecessary and immoral. I am not interested in saying "I told you so" but one cannot deny that I have been proved right. Nobody can suggest that the terrorist threat is any less now than it was just after the terrible and tragic events of 11 September 2001. It can be argued, in many ways, that such terrorism has been exported throughout...