Results 401-420 of 3,550 for speaker:Dominic Hannigan

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: On a point of order, the point was not about the price of hotels but the relative prices as a result of currency fluctuations.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: It is about the exchange rate. That is the issue. It is not about hotel prices.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: It is about the exchange rate and the impact that will have on tourism.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: Which side of the argument is the Senator on?

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister to the House and commend him on his efforts with this Bill. Any Bill that strategically contributes to an improved environment in Ireland is to be welcomed. For all its flaws, we all agree the Bill will update what is an archaic motor tax system and bring it into line with the challenges we now face. I have made this point previously, but as the economic situation...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: We are all looking forward with anticipation and expectation to today's announcement by the Taoiseach about his plans for economic recovery. It is vital that his plans succeeds because many people depend on its success. It will be the last political and economic act of what has been a tumultuous year. In the future when historians look back, they will regard 2008 as being one of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: There is no doubt that we face a very troubling and worrying new year but by working together I am confident we can overcome our difficulties, as we have done in the past. It is hoped that this afternoon's announcement by the Taoiseach will kick-start the economy. We are hoping to see an investment in the construction sector and particularly in education but we also want to see broadband...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: The Cathaoirleach has shown fairness, consistency and impartiality during his term and in the past year in particular. These are all the attributes of a good Cathaoirleach. I pay tribute to him and his staff and to the staff of Leinster House. I wish them all the best for Christmas.

Seanad: Gun Crime: Statements (18 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the opportunity to debate this issue. I commend the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Government generally on addressing this serious issue and the urgent need for revised firearms legislation. There are two facets to this debate which are not mutually exclusive. These involve the legal private ownership of firearms and the critical issue of how many firearms...

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: Senator Ross is correct and sums up the reason why we need the appointment of inspectors as outlined in the amendment. Senator Bacik referred to Enron and said this could be Ireland's Enron. There is no doubt this is probably the most expensive economic mistake that has ever occurred in the country. It is ludicrous to pass this Bill without providing for the appointment of some...

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Earlier Signature Motion (20 Jan 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: On a point of order, I suggest we adjourn the House and that a recording is listened to.

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Earlier Signature Motion (20 Jan 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: The record will clearly show that several Members called for a vote. If we adjourn the House——

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Earlier Signature Motion (20 Jan 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: ——for ten minutes, this can probably be clarified.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: Picking up on Senator Donohoe's point, I do not have a problem with the Taoiseach going to a Swiss sanatorium for a weekend. If he did not, there would be serious questions asked by the international community about why he did not show up. I refer to a request made by the youth movement to extend the right to vote to 16 year olds in the forthcoming local elections. Unlike Dáil elections,...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: From whom?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second and Subsequent Stages (28 Jan 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister of State. I am glad this anomaly in the existing legislation is being put right. I thank the Minister of State for contacting Members prior to yesterday to inform them of the problem that had arisen and to indicate that amending legislation would be introduced. Like Senator Cummins, I was disappointed the legislation did not proceed last evening and that we were not...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I was glad to see this morning the publication by the National Roads Authority of its plans for roads expenditure for 2009. It is approximately €1.5 billion in expenditure with some particularly worthwhile schemes throughout the country. In County Meath, major schemes like the Slane bypass will be progressed as will minor safety schemes such as improved measures at Kilmoon Cross. In this...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: That clarifies it.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (29 Jan 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: A seven-seater.