Results 561-580 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan
- Seanad: Matter raised under Standing Order 30. (17 Nov 2005)
John Minihan: The Senator's comments are noted.
- Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. In preparing for this debate, I undertook an exercise which has served me well on previous occasions. I rigorously examined all my previous contributions in the House on the topic of Iraq and in light of current events. That re-examination led me to an uncomfortable weekend as long-cherished assumptions about the war in Iraq were placed under the...
- Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)
John Minihan: If we close Shannon now to US military flights, the only people it will assist are those seeking to bring down the present Iraqi Government and those involved in international terrorism.
- Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)
John Minihan: Turning to the specifics of the motion, I would like to speak for a moment on the allegation that Shannon is being used as a part of a clandestine Central Intelligence Agency operation to transfer so-called "unlawful combatants" to countries where the torture of prisoners is routinely practised. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, and his officials have repeatedly raised...
- Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)
John Minihan: While unlawful combatants are not entitled to any protection under the third Geneva Convention they must be granted their rights under the fourth Geneva Convention; they must be "treated with humanity and, in case of trial, ... not be deprived of the rights of fair and regular trial." I urge the Government to prevail on the US Administration to end the practice of extraordinary rendition...
- Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)
John Minihan: Before I leave this subject I would like to express my support for Senator John McCain of Arizonaââ
- Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)
John Minihan: ââhimself a victim of torture, and his fellow legislators, who are currently engaged in a bitter struggle with the White House to prohibit cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment of persons in the detention of the US Government. I wish to quote from Senator McCain, who is far more eloquent on the subject of terrorism and torture than I could ever be: The enemy we fight has no respect for...
- Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)
John Minihan: That is why the Iraqi Prime Minister recently requested that the UN Security Council extend the mandate of the multinational force as set forth in resolution 1546 until 31 December 2006. UN resolution 1637 recognises that the occurrences in Iraq continue to constitute a threat to international peace and security. Until that country is at peace with itself, it is beholden on this House, this...
- Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)
John Minihan: Please do.
- Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)
John Minihan: Should I tie the Senator down?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
John Minihan: I join with previous speakers in calling for a debate on Northern Ireland and, in particular, those on the run. I share the concerns of previous speakers in this regard. Whatever system we put in place in the Republic, it should be mutually transferable between both jurisdictions. I am fearful of having a different system here and in Northern Ireland. I am also conscious there could be legal...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
John Minihan: The Senator obviously will not be here. That is why he is making his speech now.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
John Minihan: It is a pity his party will not allow Senator Bannon to speak.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
John Minihan: A tour of the Great Southern hotels.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
John Minihan: Senator Bannon should stay for the debate.
- Seanad: Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (1 Dec 2005)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister to the House. Over the past few months, I have participated in debates in this House on the Ferns Report, the tragedy of juvenile crime and the distressing events in Iraq. We again find ourselves discussing disturbing circumstances. The awful events, which have led to this debate, began more than eight years ago on the 6 March 1997. As Senator Norris stated, it is...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)
John Minihan: I echo the comments by Senator Brian Hayes on last night's programme on the investigation into the motor industry. Action is required. According to the programme, it now transpires that there are files with the DPP. We all urgently await a DPP decision on this so that we can move forward. The beefing up of the Competition Authority to carry out similar types of investigations into illegal...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)
John Minihan: My office has received much information in that regard which I have had forwarded to the Competition Authority. I would welcome an investigation along similar lines.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)
John Minihan: I hope the Competition Authority will act on the matter. I also wish to comment briefly on the use of Shannon Airport. I have spoken a number of times in the House on the situation in Iraq and my views would be known. I commented on the EU's initiative last week in this regard. It is disturbing that when we cut out all the semantics we are now apparently down to a definition of torture. The...
- Seanad: Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Dec 2005)
John Minihan: I am sorry I was not available to speak on Second Stage but I wish to comment on this amendment. I am perturbed about the omission of pharmacists. I should declare an interest in that I own a pharmacy. I am not a qualified pharmacist but I have worked in a pharmacy and I am aware that the Minister of State is a pharmacist. Nevertheless, I have a certain amount of expertise about the role of a...