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Seanad: Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy: Statements (7 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Special Educational Needs (7 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, back to the House.

Seanad: Restructuring of Vocational Education Committees: Statements (19 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Haughey.

Seanad: Restructuring of Vocational Education Committees: Statements (19 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Restructuring of Vocational Education Committees: Statements (19 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: I am disappointed the Minister of State came here to outline this as a fait accompli. Like my colleague, Senator O'Reilly, I would like to know the timeframe. The Minister of State mentioned a period of 18 months. Will the Minister of State tell the House the difference in savings between the McCarthy report recommendation of a reduction to 22 VECs and the Government's proposal of a...

Seanad: Restructuring of Vocational Education Committees: Statements (19 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: School Equipment (19 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: The Senator should speak on the Adjournment.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (20 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (20 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: They do not have to come in here.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: Senator Leyden improved with age.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: No canvassing allowed.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: I compliment Senator Cummins on bringing the Bill before the House. It is the first legislation we have debated since the recess. Two issues have been raised today, the reform of the Seanad and the Bill itself. Seanad reform is a much bigger issue and with only five minutes to speak, the only issue to be discussed is the Bill, which I support. The franchise should be extended to LAMA. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the funding of local authorities. It is very important that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government come into the House to tell us how he intends to arrange for the funding of local authorities, some of which, we are led to believe, are in serious difficulties. The Leader should see to it that we have a question and answer...

Seanad: Thirteenth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (21 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated Senators Marc MacSharry, Dan Boyle and Liam Twomey to serve on the Standing Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills. The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated Senator Denis O'Donovan to serve on the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. I move: "That the report be laid before the Seanad."

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (Resumed) (21 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House for this debate on tourism. Tourism is most important to this country and it is an area which we can grow. It is in our own hands as to how we promote the tourism industry. To some degree, I was heartened by the Minister's speech. The Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Bord Fáilte have been lazy over recent years. From what the Minister...

Seanad: National Housing Development Survey Report: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran.

Seanad: National Housing Development Survey Report: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: Senator Doherty, without interruption.

Seanad: Food Harvest 2020 Report: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: Senator, you have one minute remaining.

Seanad: Food Harvest 2020 Report: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Paddy Burke: Will the Senator conclude?