Results 441-460 of 1,229 for speaker:Denis Landy

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 (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: I wish to be associated with the comments made on the Magdalen laundries and confirm to the House that the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, when asked by Ray D'Arcy on radio in the past hour whether there would be an apology said she believed there would be.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: In regard to the comments made by the Senator on the other side of the House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: I am entitled to answer somebody when-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: In regard to what was said by the Senator on other side of the House, he asked a question and is getting the answer but he is not satisfied.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: If the Cathaoirleach keeps stopping me, I will not have a question. I will sit down altogether because he will not allow me to speak.

Seanad: Garda Resources: Motion (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister and thank him for taking this important debate. I commend all serving and former members of the Garda Síochána. Members of my family served in the Garda Síochána on the front line in the 1980s, when it defended this State against subversives, and put their lives on the line in the defence of the State. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion which was...

Seanad: Report on Child and Family Income Support: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: I thank the Minister for coming here today. During discussions on the Social Welfare Bill in December, she gave a commitment to come to the Seanad to debate the report, and she has followed through on that. I will selectively quote from the article referred to by Senator Mooney in order to return the serve on his selective comments. The article by Ms Mary Murphy in The Irish Times outlined...

Seanad: Report on Child and Family Income Support: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: -----between 2009 and 2011, and the current Government cut the payment by half that amount.

Seanad: Report on Child and Family Income Support: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: The Leas-Chathaoirleach's colleague is interrupting me.

Seanad: Report on Child and Family Income Support: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is being very kind.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: I must say it has stood Senator Leyden well. He made it up as he went along for 35 years and is still going strong.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: As regards amateur dramatics, the stage is still going strong here in the Seanad. I wish to raise an issue concerning local government and the specific proposal in the Putting People First policy document to abolish town councils in 2014. In that context, I am concerned about the issue of the renewal of town development plans. Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, it is a requirement...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Mar 2013)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan. I agree with practically everything the previous speaker said. As an Independent Senator, he has given us a good overview of where we are in politics at this time. I do not take much notice of the Fianna Fáil spokesperson telling us the Cabinet should be separate from the rest of us and that it should seek support through the party...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Denis Landy: I raise an issue which will be familiar to many people who served in local authorities across the country, that is, the shared ownership house purchase scheme. This scheme, which was introduced about 15 years ago, allows potential purchasers of council houses to buy the house in a scheme whereby they take out half a mortgage and pay rent for the other half of the house. In most cases the...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Mar 2013)

Denis Landy: Associates.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

Denis Landy: I support my colleague's call for a debate on the future of forestry. We have had some discussion on the matter in the House already. I have read the Peter Bacon report in detail and I am convinced it would be foolish to sell these interests.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

Denis Landy: We should have a debate and get the responsible Minister in here. With regard to planning, I would say to Senator Feargal Quinn to Mind Your Own Business, which was the name of his book. It is an excellent read and anybody trying to survive in a small retail business in Ireland now should read it. I have done so and there is much common sense in it. Even if the Senator minds his own...