Results 521-540 of 955 for speaker:Terry Brennan
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2014)
Terry Brennan: I wish to support Senator Quinn's call for no VAT to be applied to defibrillators, as is the case in many other European countries.
- Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)
Terry Brennan: And why, Senator?
- Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)
Terry Brennan: It is not relevant.
- Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)
Terry Brennan: Political-----
- Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)
Terry Brennan: Tá an t-am istigh.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)
Terry Brennan: I live at the foot of Slieve Foy, in the Cooley Mountains, and when I wake up every morning, I look over at the Mourne Mountains on the shores of Carlingford Lough. Therefore, I am very conscious of the contribution MRI makes in rescuing people in both areas. Mr. Christie said it was an all-Ireland rescue team. What is the contribution North and South? I look north and I see the Mourne...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)
Terry Brennan: It baffles me. We are talking about two volunteer organisations, one working at sea and in rivers and the other working on the mountains. Does MRI have difficulty recruiting volunteers? Without volunteers in whatever field - be it credit unions, soccer and rugby teams or anything else - this country could not operate properly. Without volunteers, the representatives could not operate....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (28 May 2014)
Terry Brennan: Like the Minister, I travel the motorways of the country. There is an inconsistency in traffic route lighting and some motorways are overlit. The lighting approaching, at and exiting junctions on the M1 from Dublin to the Border and beyond is far in excess of what is required. I have quantified this by considering the M7 and M8, which have similar exits and entrances. When one leaves a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (28 May 2014)
Terry Brennan: Would it be the same for every town and city? At one hour per day across 10,000 lights, what is it costing our local authorities and the Department? We should investigate a more efficient set-up.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2014)
Terry Brennan: I wish to congratulate the Minister, Deputy James Reilly. Perhaps he will be here later but I would like to congratulate him in advance of his appearance. He was formally recognised this week by the World Health Organisation for his work on tobacco control. The WHO identified the Minister as a key international figure in the fight against the harm caused by tobacco, as part of its annual...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)
Terry Brennan: I acknowledge and welcome the announcement of a €300,000 boost for Dublin city centre tourism projects announced earlier today by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar. Some €300,000 is being allocated, from Fáilte Ireland's capital investment programme, for these two projects in Dublin.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)
Terry Brennan: I do. Three quarters of overseas visitors stay in Dublin at some point during their trip to Ireland and tourism is worth over €1 billion to the local economy of Dublin. I support the call made by Senators Feargal Quinn and John Crown for a debate on energy requirements, future plans, costs, etc. I was disappointed to hear Senator Feargal Quinn state our energy costs were among the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Green Paper on Energy Policy: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (4 Jun 2014)
Terry Brennan: I refer the Minister to the story I told him privately about a farmyard on which previously there was only one light but which now receives a 100 kVA supply. I thank him for his presentation. The energy reduction measures are to be encouraged in the home and industry. The Minister also referred to the changes taking place. Are we on course to meet our alternative energy targets by 2020?...
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2014)
Terry Brennan: I support Senator Denis O’Donovan's call for a debate on the fishing industry. I hope such a debate will include the inshore fisheries sector, such as the oyster, mussel and lobster fishing industries, and that we would discuss first-time licences and the time it takes to have one renewed. Many families throughout this island are involved in inshore fisheries. Will the Minister...
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2014)
Terry Brennan: -----and that the perpetrators will get their just-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2014)
Terry Brennan: It is to me.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Terry Brennan: I support Senator Sheahan's call for an urgent debate on procurement procedures by all Departments, as well as the Office of Public Works and the HSE. I know of small companies that cannot get on the procurement lists for whatever reason. I do not know who is responsible for grass cutting and other garden maintenance in the grounds of Leinster House. Although we do not have that much...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Terry Brennan: May I not raise it with my colleagues who pass it every day?
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2014)
Terry Brennan: Tourism has been mentioned by a number of colleagues in the House. The Garth Brooks concerts are proving to be the secret weapon of the tourism industry this year. I understand 100,000 of the 400,000 tickets for the concerts were bought by people abroad. This will provide a great boost for trade and tourism and, no doubt, generate further tourism in the years ahead. The Minister for...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Terry Brennan: I must get quicker at putting up my hand.