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Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] : Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: And "Lovely girls".

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] : Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: Will the Senator insert that in a revised programme for Government?

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] : Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: Like Senator Boyle, I believe this is progressive legislation, but I do not accept that the way in which it has been proposed to deal with it is the correct way forward. I would like to know the motivation for introducing it now. It is more than ten years since it was first called for. The Minister mentioned that he has received many representations from people who are against the...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] : Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: It is a different amendment so it is allowed.

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (9 Jul 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I heard the Minister speak earlier about the issue of sub-prime mortgages. I understand some people in his constituency who could not get loans from the standard mortgage lenders had to seek loans from sub-prime mortgage lenders. It is clear, as ordinary borrowers reap the whirlwind of the dodgy lending of some such institutions, that the taxpayer will have to pick up the tab at the end of...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (9 Jul 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I should like to be associated with those remarks. This is complicated legislation and its passing in the House today is a tribute to the work of the Minister as well as his staff. It has the potential to have far-reaching consequences for the lives of thousands of people, so we wish it well.

Seanad: Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy Seán Haughey. The Bill is undoubtedly one of the most important we will see in this or any other year. I welcome its publication and commend the Taoiseach and the Minister for the hard work they have done since the original referendum was rejected. I welcome the announcement that the next referendum will be...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I wish to share time with Senator Mullen.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: Seven minutes and five minutes, respectively. I welcome the Minister. It is a long time since we were last here and as the motion is wide-ranging, I will limit my comments to the general economy. I do not intend to speak on banking policy other than to state that my party does not think NAMA is the most efficient way of sorting out the current crisis. I also do not intend to speak about...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: This is the final sitting day before the Lisbon treaty is put again to the people next week. Many of us have campaigned heavily during both referendum campaigns. It has been different this time. During the previous campaign key concerns were expressed and clarification sought on issues such as the loss of our Commissioner, taxation, abortion and a defence force. These have largely been...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I was struck by the inspiring speech made by President Obama last night to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It is remarkable how quickly the President and his Secretary of State, Mrs. Hilary Clinton, have managed to rehabilitate the United States in the eyes of the world. I very much welcome his comments on adopting a policy of mutual respect for mutual interests. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: It is. Today's celebrations are a case in point because Guinness is available in over 150 countries and tonight's celebrations will be held in most of them. That is great news for Guinness, but it is also fantastic news for Dublin tourism and Irish tourism. I compliment the staff at Guinness on their efforts.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I share with other Senators the relief that the country passed the Lisbon treaty referendum last weekend. As someone who was on the doorsteps, many people expressed concern about our defence and neutrality. I am somewhat concerned to read in Fionnan Sheahan's column in the Sunday Independent about the Taoiseach's support for a potential candidacy by Mr. Tony Blair. As someone who supported...

Seanad: Public Procurement Policy (6 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister of State and thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this issue. I seek the introduction of regulations requiring that all timber used in Government, semi-State and local authority procurement contracts is sourced from certifiably sustainable timber producers. Both deforestation and illegal logging are having a major impact on climate change. While forests...

Seanad: Public Procurement Policy (6 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State for her response. Can she provide the publication date for the action plan to which she referred?

Seanad: Public Procurement Policy (6 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I ask the Cathaoirleach bear with me. Yesterday we lost a fine servant of the Houses who resigned because of the expenses regime in place. I pay tribute to him for his work and applaud his integrity. To avoid confusion, I am referring to Mr. Tom O'Higgins, chairman of the audit committee, who resigned because he believed the Houses were not doing enough when it came to the transparency of...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Senator Glynn for his very gracious actions. I welcome the Minister and, as I must leave, will summarise my remarks. We welcome the Bill which is a fair attempt at improving the existing legislation. We acknowledge that it seeks to clean up the mess left behind by successive Governments. I strongly welcome the incorporation of provisions dealing with greenhouse gases. The climate...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I spoke yesterday about the need to reform the expenses system. As can be seen in the media today, this issue will not go away. We must deal with it. The reputation of Parliament is under scrutiny. The people do not believe the current system is transparent. I ask the Leader to impress upon the Minister the need to act on the matter now. I welcome the news that University College Dublin...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I offer my condolences to the families of the two airmen who tragically lost their lives earlier this week and the family of Stephen Gately on his tragic and untimely death last weekend. Stephen was a source of great pride and inspiration for many and will be sorely missed. Yesterday a number of us were briefed by the Irish Dental Association on the cutbacks in dental services across the...