Results 381-400 of 991 for speaker:Aidan Davitt

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Transport Provision (24 Jan 2018)

Aidan Davitt: I thank the Minister for coming to the House today. I appreciate it because I know he is quite busy. My Commencement matter states quite clearly what my question is. The Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2016-2035 identified a number of light rail projects, including the extension to the Luas from Broombridge to north of Finglas. I have been contacted by the chairperson of the Dublin...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Transport Provision (24 Jan 2018)

Aidan Davitt: There is a slight bit of light in the Minister's reply because he said that work is ongoing on proposals for the redesign of the bus services network and infrastructure proposals for core bus corridors. In other words, his Department will take proposals on same. The Minister and the Department have enjoyed so much success with the roll out of the Luas project that it is now causing...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Aidan Davitt: I raise the issue of a school called Edmonton school, which is just south of Delvin, County Westmeath. Recently the management were delighted to hear that they were successful in their application for a new classroom and that they were to receive a grant of approximately €220,000. The school board, the principal, my local Deputy, Robert Troy, Councillor John Shaw and I feel that a...

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Aidan Davitt: I am delighted to welcome the Minister on her first occasion to the House and hope we will see her many more times. Winning the European capital of culture 2020 bid was a massive coup for Galway city and represents a unique opportunity to showcase its cultural richness on the national and international stages. It was a joint bid by Galway City and County Councils. I recently met three...

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 Jan 2018)

Aidan Davitt: After listening to nearly 23 minutes of debate on the national minimum wage, zero hours, casual work and casual employment arrangements, I wonder if we are discussing different legislation. I acknowledge the work Senator Gavan has done on this Bill. Fianna Fáil has some concerns about certain areas in the Bill which we hope can be strengthened to ensure its easier passage through the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: I am okay.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: It would provide 200 jobs in Mullingar if it was rolled out.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: Did the Government spend any money on the plan?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: I again fully concur with those who have spoken on Senator Wilson's motion. It is something we have discussed on several occasions.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: Senator Wilson has called for the Minister to come to the House and I am delighted to support him. It is something that has to be urgently discussed. When the Minister came to the House, we discussed the €2,500 in unvouched expenses. I took it that he agreed to look at the extra €2,500 in additional expenses from then on. However, when the legislation came through there was...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: I rise today to discuss an issue which will cause serious concern, both inside and outside this House. It will have serious implications where I come from. I believe it is reflective of the tail-wagging-the-dog character of this limp Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: Fair play to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, for reopening his local Garda station and closing pubs in towns and villages all over Ireland that he has never heard of. Good luck to the Boxer; he has a hard neck and is a good politician with whom I have served.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: I served with him and we know each other on personal terms, and I was delighted when he became a Minister of State.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: The Senators criticised Fine Gael earlier about mouthing off when people get to their feet, so I would appreciate a bit of courtesy for Fianna Fáil. We are keeping Fine Gael in a job with a bit of support now and again, so I would appreciate a bit of courtesy.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: Deputy Moran is calling the shots to keep this Fine Gael Government in power, and at any cost, it seems. Heretofore, Tullamore, Mullingar and Athlone were gateway towns, a development which had been ignored by Governments for the past ten years. Those Governments were happy to appoint them as gateway towns, and to promise money that was going to lead to large scale development in those...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: Yes, the Minister, Deputy Moran. I apologise.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: The Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Moran, has prioritised Athlone as a new city under the national planning framework proposals. This is a scandalous decision made by senior Fine Gael politicians to keep that party in office. I would ask Fine Gael to look at itself in the mirror and ask what was so wrong with the previous arrangements in...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: Money was not put into it. That was the problem. We had an answer.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Aidan Davitt: They are building a road down to Cork for Senator Gavan.