Results 621-640 of 955 for speaker:Terry Brennan

Seanad: Commemoration Planning: Statements (13 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: Ní bheidh me ró-fhada. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. The Minister's proposal to engage with the diaspora is a wonderful idea, as we all know members of the diaspora in various parts of the world. They will play a significant part in the commemoration. As the Minister indicated, the period from 1912 to 1922 was one of the most eventful in our country's history. From the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: I encountered a protest group last night in Dundalk and what was not said to me was not worth saying to anybody. I was not accosted or hit with a bottle or water balloon or held in my car for two and a half hours, but it was noisy. I must say some of the people protested quietly but, as usual, there is always a few. I spoke to the Tánaiste yesterday and I must say there was a quiver...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: Some time last year I mentioned that gardaí have been advocating the use of electronic tagging for repeat criminals - criminals who may have committed 50 or 60 crimes. We hear on a daily basis of serious crimes being committed by criminals out on bail. I call for a debate on this issue. I know the Government has mulled over this issue and perhaps the previous one did so too....

Seanad: Adoption (Identity and Information) Bill 2014: Second Stage (19 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: I was not going to speak but it would be remiss of me not to say something. I was previously asked to speak but I hesitated. My presence here today is an indication of my full support for the Bill. I congratulate Senators Power, van Turnhout and Healy Eames. The point has been made by previous speakers that the Bill is important for genetic reasons alone. I recognise the difficulties for...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: I would like to be associated with the congratulations extended to Katie Taylor by my colleague, Senator Eamonn Coghlan. To be the best in the world at anything for five years in a row is a magnificent achievement. On Irish Water, on which there will be statements today, given that metering costs have overrun by €100 million to date, by what amount will they have overrun by the time...

Seanad: Water Sector Reforms: Statements (25 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. I commend the Government on having listened to the people. Perhaps it took the Government too long to come out with these measures. However, the annual water charges will be capped at €160 for a single adult household and €260 for all other households until the end of 2018. In the case of a single adult...

Seanad: Water Sector Reforms: Statements (25 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: God help the country; that is all I can say.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Transport Authority: Chairman Designate (25 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: I was going to ask about Mr. Fitzgerald's achievements to date. He stayed in the private sector for a while. He was the first city manager of Dublin City Council. He has achieved a good deal in his time in public office. He is chairman of An Post. What does he hope to achieve? If Mr. Fitzgerald came back to this committee in two and a half years, what would he hope to be able to say he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Transport Authority: Chairman Designate (25 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Transport Authority: Chairman Designate (25 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: Run the first bus across him or her.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Transport Authority: Chairman Designate (25 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: Does Mr. Fitzgerald envisage problems with the unions in implementing plans for the future?

Seanad: Availability of Certain Medication: Statements (26 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: I propose the suspension of the Seanad for 15 minutes. The Minister has been delayed in the Dáil.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (26 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: My colleague and friend, Senator O'Sullivan, mentioned in his opening sentence that tourism is a great news story and I agree with him. Tourism figures for last year surpassed all figures for the previous six to seven years. As has been mentioned already, The Gathering was a wonderful success and contributed to the increased number of visitors. A total of 3,300 communities took part in the...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (26 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: The right man is in the Chair.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: I move: That Seanad Éireann--- recognises the critical role sport plays in our society and appreciates the significant health benefits to citizens of all ages who regularly participate in sport and physical activities; - acknowledges the importance of attracting international sports events to Ireland such as American football, golfing tournaments and especially our bid to host the 2023...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: They have done us proud in the Special Olympics.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: I am particularly pleased to acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State in the House. I also acknowledge the contribution he has made from the heart and the part he has played with great gusto and enthusiasm. Ceapaim go bhfuil tú san áit ceart. He is in the ministry closest to his heart. I am particularly pleased that he has announced that the third tranch of capital...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: This subject is close to my heart and it is nice to be able to say there was unanimous support for the motion and the Minister of State. The working group working on the World Cup proposal is to be commended. As the Minister of State stated, we have the third best rugby team in the world and will find out next year if it is the best. We have the infrastructure and sports facilities, North...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Terry Brennan: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Geological Survey of Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Terry Brennan: Cuirim fáilte Uí Cheallaigh roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Seanad. Tá fáilte Uí Cheallaigh roimh gach uair a thagann sé isteach sa Teach seo. As the Minister of State mentioned in his opening contribution, at the height of the boom in 2006 the value of the geosciences sector to the economy was put at €4.2 billion. I must admit I was not aware...