Results 441-460 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: It was necessary to bring forward legislation not only to deal with the current situation, but to address what happened in the past.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: The Supreme Court upheld the current legislation and ruled against the retrospective element. When we deal with the retrospective issue, we should await the outcome of the investigation announced by the Tánaiste before Christmas which is due to report at the end of this month or early next month. I welcome this debate and I hope that for once the Opposition will have something constructive...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: I also take this opportunity to compliment the McCartney sisters who have acted so honourably and bravely in recent weeks. We are quick in this House to shout about issues in Northern Ireland in a critical manner. We should also acknowledge the bravery and integrity of this family and the public support they are now getting. They have forced certain elements in society to face up to their...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: That is an outrageous statement. The Senator is casting aspersions on the Tánaiste. Her statement is outrageous and I ask her to withdraw it.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: Senator Tuffy is stating that the Tánaiste has two set of rules for dealing with the public. That is outrageous and she should withdraw that statement.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: I echo the calls by Senator Hayes for a debate on the referendum on the proposed EU constitution. We have learned from past mistakes that we can sometimes be complacent in the lead-up to such referenda. There is an onus on us all to ensure that the message is communicated properly to the Irish people and the House can play a positive role in doing that by facilitating such a debate. I do not...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: The points have been made and they are valid. There is an onus on us all to reflect on these issues and to ensure that we keep the peace process moving. The kernel of all these recent difficulties is that people are speaking the same language, but have a different meaning as to what is and what is not criminality. This has come very much to the fore. Statements in the other House yesterday...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: It is proposed that it be situated in County Longford. We want to bring something to that county.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: Fine Gael never discusses anything at its parliamentary party meetings, so it must take note of what we are discussing.
- Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, to the House and thank the Tánaiste for her attendance and contribution to the debate, which I welcome. It is more measured than the mini-debate held last week on the Order of Business, when the missiles coming from the Opposition would have done Baghdad proud.
- Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)
John Minihan: I am glad that, after a clear period of reflection, Members are more measured in their contributions as this matter unfolds. For the purpose of clarity, I wish to record my congratulations to the Tánaiste on the way she approached her responsibilities as a Minister and member of Cabinet. After a few weeks in office, this situation was brought to her attention by Deputies Perry and Kenny. She...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)
John Minihan: I join previous speakers in raising the issue of the sisters of Mr. Robert McCartney, which I also raised a couple of weeks ago. The House should support the Mr. McCartney sisters in their efforts. An alarming word has crept into this debate. I noted the subtle introduction by Mr. Adams of the word "manslaughter". It has leaked into the media as if the groundwork is being laid for...
- Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (9 Mar 2005)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, to the House and welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. No politician can be blind to the ever-growing demand for quality child care. If proof of the demand was needed, one need only have spent time on the doorsteps of Kildare North or Meath where this issue was raised many times in recent weeks. The cost and availability of...
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
John Minihan: Did the Senator read the report?
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
John Minihan: Can we be accurate? If the report says this, the Senator should provide the reference. The assertion is not true. The Senator should put up and give us the reference.
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
John Minihan: The Senator referred to the Minister's desk.
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
John Minihan: Is it in the report?
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
John Minihan: The Senator should quote it.
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
John Minihan: This is outrageous.
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
John Minihan: Is the Senator casting aspersions on Mr. Travers?