Results 5,001-5,020 of 23,109 for speaker:Paddy Burke
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)
Paddy Burke: We need to know the Minister's thinking.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)
Paddy Burke: We are trying to find out the Minister's thinking on the matter-----
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)
Paddy Burke: -----without being emotive.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)
Paddy Burke: The Minister stated that people cannot be exempted from registration. No one on this side of the House suggested that.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)
Paddy Burke: I am sorry. There must be inspections, but our problem relates to whether there will be two inspections for some parts of the industry. The greyhound industry is regulated under the 1958 Act. However, the Minister is saying there will be further inspections under this Bill. Progress reported; Committee to sit again.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: This Bill is a joke. The Minister should withdraw it and meet those involved in the greyhound racing sector to iron something out which would be achievable. As Senator Coffey right noted, the Bill has not been cross-referenced with the 1958 Act. It is an absolute joke and a cod. It will mean two registrations, two inspections and two chips in a dog's ear. At some stage I predict there...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: The Irish Greyhound Board already charges its breeders under the 1958 Act. This Bill proposes specific charges for greyhound breeders which in effect will amount to a double charge. Does the Minister agree with this? Does he believe the industry can afford it? There is no need for this penalising charge or for a double inspection. The Minister referred to the figures of greyhounds put to...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: The Minister said he does not want to undermine the industry. Effectively he has said he does not have great confidence in the Irish Greyhound Board in carrying out its duties regarding animal welfare. I am very disappointed to hear the Minister say that. I believe the Irish Greyhound Board is doing a magnificent job throughout the country. It has nurtured the sport and led to it being a...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: There is no point in going over the issues outlined by my colleague, Senator Coffey. He has tabled three simple amendments, Nos. 10b, 10c and 14a. They are common-sense amendments that the Minister should accept. Amendment No. 10b deals with the exemption from the limit of six litters which Senator Coffey said should be by veterinary approval. I fully agree with him because an independent...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: The reality is that greyhounds already have identification.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: Every time the Minister speaks, he casts further aspersions on the Irish Greyhound Board. The Irish Coursing Club operates a register of all matings, litters born, adult greyhounds named and transferrals of ownership. All stud dogs and brood bitches are DNA profiled and all greyhounds are earmarked with tattoos for identification purposes. Litters are inspected by control stewards jointly...
- Seanad: Tenth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (3 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator John Hanafin from membership of the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service at his own request and has appointed Senator Dan Boyle in substitution for him. The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Ivana Bacik from membership of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday...
- Seanad: Job Creation: Statements (3 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: The Minister of State to continue, without interruption.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: Does the Senator propose to speak to all of his amendments in this group?
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: In the south.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: The Senator can tell us about poitÃn production in County Kilkenny.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: I am sure Members would like join me in welcoming Archdeacon Gordon Linney and Mrs. Linney to the Gallery. They are very welcome.
- Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: Senator Cummins has four minutes.
- Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: As it is now 2.20 p.m., the order of the day is that I must call the Minister of State. While Senator Carroll and a number of other Senators wish to speak, my hands are tied in this regard.
- Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)
Paddy Burke: My hands are tied. I have no choice but to call the Minister of State.