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Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: They need a camera before they will turn up.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: The Minister of State was referred to in the same context as lambs, which stretches belief to its extremity. He will be familiar with the sheep difficulties that happened in the Cooley Mountains but to describe him as a lamb is a little far-fetched.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I commend the Minister of State for using the words Uisce Éireann and Water Ireland interchangably. As one who struggles with the cúpla focal I am very pleased he sought to use both terms. I recognise that, as Senator Keane observed, Uisce Éireann may be a more appropriate term and perhaps we should begin to use it when the rest of the legislation follows. I also commend my colleague,...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: There seems to be an antipathy, whether from the research department of Fianna Fáil or the laptops with which its members were provided, when it comes to producing any research regarding the troika. I recognise the work the Minister of State has done, and also that it is part of his brief to deal with this issue as he is Minister of State with responsibility for NewERA. The environment...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: This legislation establishes Water Ireland-Uisce Éireann and also sets up a funding model that will drive future investment into the upgrading of water services and systems throughout the country. It will also establish an independent economic regulator. In addition, 2,000 jobs will be created, albeit in the short term. Today the Minister of State confirmed to us the retention of staff...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: Sections 17 to 20 deal with the provisions of meters. I would like to hear more on how the meters will be installed. In support of Senator Norris's contribution, could we have more information on it? In one section of the explanatory memorandum it states the work will be undertaken by the local authorities, in another part it seems to suggest there will be a separate metering authority. I...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: He is leaving it down to the home team.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: It is a broad church.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: That is a watery comment.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I move: That Seanad Éireann:? notes the importance of initiatives taken in many areas by local authorities, voluntary organisations and business groupings to improve the quality of life in local communities; ? notes in particular the existence of initiatives like that adopted in the UK by the Association of Town Centre Management (purpleflag.org.uk), whereby town centres and city...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I will be brief as I know that the Minister of State is under pressure because he has to attend another event, at least he indicated to me that he was. I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy McGinley, for his response to this motion. This debate and motion provided an opportunity for us within the Labour group and our colleagues in Fine...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: A good Tipperary man.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: He is a north Tipperary man.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: This morning in the National Museum of Ireland, 81 coins dating back to the 17th century will be handed over by those who found them approximately two weeks ago in my home town of Carrick-on-Suir. These coins are the most significant find since a previous find in 1947 in Laois. They were found in Cooney's pub, in the centre of the town, during renovations. That pub was in the ownership of...

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and apologise to him and the proposer of the motion for my late arrival due to other commitments. I commend Senator Norris who tabled the motion as it gives us an opportunity to discuss the issue. Like many other members I have been inundated with representations on the issue through e-mail and face-to-face representation in recent months. This...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I am glad that there has been some straight talking in this House this morning. I wish to add my voice to the call for a debate on the future of Coillte.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I have read Peter Bacon's report and it certainly makes a convincing argument for the retention in State ownership of Coillte. I wish to add my voice to the sympathy expressed in recent days on the death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. Mindful of the period encompassing his death and funeral, I have not spoken on the issue of Garda resources but will do so now in a very straight manner....

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I will conclude on this point. In effect, what the Government has done in this instance equates to removing the scaffolding before the refitting and rebuilding of the building has been carried out. My request to the Leader is to call on the Minister, even at this late stage, to show urgency, understanding and empathy for the plight of concerned residents in rural Ireland, Moreover, the 400...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: -----in order that people are made feel safe in their communities. Thereafter, consideration should be given to the closure of Garda barracks.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I am glad that there has been some straight talking in this House this morning. I wish to add my voice to the call for a debate on the future of Coillte.