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Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: Who is he?

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I support Senator Norris. We should introduce an amendment on Report Stage, even if it is to change the need to consult from a war situation to that of a peacekeeping capacity. There is no question about it; we are not going to war. The missions under discussion are peacekeeping missions and I urge the Minister to accept that. I will withdraw the amendment in favour of the words of...

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: The Minister might not be in the position for much longer.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: Are there any defence areas in which we have experience, expertise or better technology than other countries that we can promote to other European countries?

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I wish the Minister well with the Bill which is in the best interests of our troops and their safety when overseas.

Seanad: Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State and the opportunity to speak on this very important legislation. My party fully supports the Bill. In fact, Fine Gael published plans in its New ERA document which would create 100,000 jobs in this country. From research done, I was amazed to see that the foreshore covers 49,000 sq. km. or the equivalent of 57% of the landmass of the Republic of Ireland....

Seanad: Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to the House to discuss No. 38, Private Members' motion No. 26 on the introduction of a bio-fuel obligation scheme.

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: The Chair has already ruled on the amendment.

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I have taken the point of order but the Chair has already ruled-----

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: The Chair has ruled on this amendment. We cannot question the ruling of the Chair. Senator Walsh can make his points in his contribution.

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: There is no such thing as a point of information.

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: Senator O'Reilly can make his point when proposing his amendment.

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: The amendment is not yet before the House. We are debating the motion.

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: Senator Walsh is questioning the Cathaoirleach's ruling.

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I cannot consider that matter. Senator Walsh must address the motion. The Cathaoirleach has ruled on this motion already.

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: Senator Walsh, without interruption.

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I thank Senator Bradford for sharing time and enabling me to contribute to the debate on this interesting topic. I welcome the Minister who has a great attendance record in the House, particularly for debates on bio-fuels and wind and wave energy. I extend my best wishes to all those involved in a project off the coast of Belmullet in west Mayo. I am not surprised Senator Jim Walsh was...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: The Government has destroyed the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: Will the Leader arrange a debate on the funding of local authorities? I have called for such a debate on numerous occasions and it is apt that it should take place now in light of the views expressed yesterday by the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, on the abolition of city and county councils. As Senator Cummins observed, the Minister has made statements on this matter on previous...