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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: The Senator should withdraw some of the remarks he has made.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: The Senator would be surprised.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: He certainly has.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: I welcome the announcement on Monday by the CEO of Ryanair at the meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Kilmainham of seven additional twice daily flights from seven European destinations to Dublin, and a significant increase on all other routes. Ryanair also proposes to invest in 175 new planes within the next five years. I want to acknowledge the part the company plays in...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: I move: That Seanad Éireann:- recognises the central role of sport in Ireland and its enrichment of people’s lives both as active participants and as a country; - values the better physical and mental health and well-being that is to be gained through sports participation; - values the achievements of Ireland’s sporting heroes; - recognises that sport and recreation also...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: Ba mhaith liom bomaite amháin eile.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: Sin mar a dheineann an Seanadóir féin sa Teach seo. Déanfaidh mé iarracht críochnú.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: The sports capital programme is the Government's main vehicle for funding sport. Sports tourism is important for the country. The global sports tourism industry is valued at an estimated €450 billion. The inaugural European sports tourism summit will be held in Limerick in May as part of Limerick's programme as national city of culture 2014. It is estimated that regional sports...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: Beidh mise ag caint leis an Seanadóir lá éigin eile faoi seo. Nuair a bhíonn seisean ag caint sa Teach seo, ní bhíonn éinne ábalta é a stopadh.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: I thank the Minister for his positive comments and continued support and encouragement. His commitment to and vision for sport are not in doubt. He clearly realises the benefits participation in sport bring for young and old. Reference was made to the Wild Atlantic Way and the benefits it would bring to the west and south west. Perhaps in the future the Minister might extend the Wild...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: Senators Maurice Cummins and Sean D. Barrett referred to the contributions made by volunteers to sports. They are often the forgotten people, but they are involved in more than 60,000 sports clubs of all types. Approximately 500,000 people are involved in such activities and encouraging young people to participate in sport. I recall as a young fellow getting into a car with 14 other...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: Yesterday I mentioned the success story of Ryanair. We have spoken here previously about inviting people to the House to address us and I would like to make a proposal in that regard. As far as I am concerned, one of Ireland's most successful business people -----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: I suggest to the Leader that he propose to that committee that we invite Michael O'Leary to the House to -----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: That is what I ask. I propose the Leader requests the committee to invite Michael O'Leary to address us on his story and his future plans for tourism.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Terry Brennan: What about Carlingford?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: All of the questions that I was going to ask have been asked. However, I want to acknowledge the support and advice given to us by Ms Egan from the Department. On the question of tendering, are unsuccessful tenders advised and does the issue of collusive tendering ever arise in the school transport scheme? Are there private contractors? How often would they change or does Bus Éireann...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, recently announced under the 2014 local and regional museums scheme that the County Museum, Dundalk, County Louth, would receive funding of €5,000, the Old Drogheda Society would receive €4,600 and the Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda would receive €2,600. The scheme is designed to support small and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: Senator Marc Mac Sharry is in exalted company.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: I wish to raise an issue that has been raised with me on doorsteps in recent times, namely, our rate of income tax. Our rates are far too high and I believe they must be reviewed. There will be an opportunity to review them in the forthcoming budget and that must be done. The income tax rates act as a disincentive for educated young people. I had occasion on Monday night last to speak to...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: Yes, I am seeking a debate on this issue and on the universal social charge, USC. My understanding of the latter was that it would be an interim, emergency measure but it now seems to be part and parcel of our tax code. The bands must be reviewed.