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Seanad: Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jan 2011)

John Ellis: This probably is a nostalgic occasion because it more than likely is my last statement on a Finance Bill in this House. I have been in the Oireachtas for at least 34 or 35 such Bills since 1977 and while there have been severe budgets that were perceived by the public as being too harsh, none has been as harsh as this one. Harsh budgets have been introduced previously and as a political...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

John Ellis: I congratulate Senator O'Brien on his appointment and congratulate those who have been elected to the Dáil. I used the same route to the Dáil and I am using the same route out of the House. Before we leave this House, we need to put a few things on the record. Senator O'Toole signalled that we must make haste slowly when it comes to abolishing the Seanad or other forums available to the...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (8 Mar 2011)

John Ellis: I welcome to the House the many friends, colleagues and family members of former Senator Willie Farrell and wish to be associated with the words of sympathy extended to them. The relationship between the late Willie Farrell and me dates back to the early 1980s when County Leitrim re-joined the same constituency as County Sligo. At that time, we had the benefit of Willie's wise counsel on...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

John Ellis: Like my colleagues, I would like to be associated with the vote of congratulations to Senator Cummins. I do not doubt that he will make an excellent Leader not only in the short period before the Seanad election, but also in the future. I am sure all Members of this House are quite willing to recommend to the Taoiseach that he should reappoint Senator Cummins as Leader after the election.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

John Ellis: Senator Burke is going to higher office. This is probably the last chance some of us will have to say something in this House. I would like to make some final remarks after 30-odd years in the Oireachtas. Every citizen of this country has a duty to support the Government as it tries to ensure our 12.5% corporation tax rate is not changed. If it is changed, this country's chances of...