Results 561-580 of 4,717 for speaker:Martin Mansergh
- Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: A slight exaggeration.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: Come on.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: I wish to clarify two points. It is entirely legitimate for public representatives from Government parties to have an input into how national plans and policies are applied at local level in order to ensure their success.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: Churches have every right to make representations on any issues they wish.
- Seanad: Address by Mr. Joe McCartin, MEP. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: I too greatly appreciated and enjoyed Mr. McCartin's contribution. Having watched and taken an interest in the affairs of the European Parliament for over 20 years, I admire Mr. McCartin's independent mind, within the framework of his party. Regardless of whether one agrees with him, no one could doubt his political courage. We are not elected to this or any other House or parliament to be...
- Seanad: Address by Mr. Joe McCartin, MEP. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: It is a union of states and citizens that brings the two together in a very benign form. Although the final decisions on the European constitution have not been taken, the parameters are reasonably clear. Does Mr. McCartin believe it likely, unless something very unexpected happens, that there is anything in the outcomes expected within the next month or two that would make it necessary for...
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: That is right.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: The Senator wishes.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials to the House. As he correctly pointed out in the first line of his speech, these are the pre-budget Estimates. Obviously they will be followed by post-budget Estimates and a revised Book of Estimates at a further stage. In some areas, this most obviously applies to social welfare. The full picture is not given, so judgment must be suspended to...
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: Socialism has a number of characteristics. The social partnership model is fully within the social democratic philosophy. Another characteristic is a high level of public investment. Fianna Fáil has been good on that front over the past few years. That subject was not given any importance by the rainbow Government as it approached the election in 1997. The Government has a good record on...
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: I gave a more thorough explanation.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: No.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: From taxes.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: The Senator is Stephen Dedalus himself.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: The Senator should watch what the Minister does, not what he says.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: Those are pre-budget figures.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: How is an ESB rise a stealth tax?
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: It is not a stealth tax. It is not replacing anything in terms of Government expenditure.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: There is a big increase in grant aid.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)
Martin Mansergh: It is not new.