Results 621-640 of 23,109 for speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: Public Transport in the Greater Dublin Area: Statements. (9 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: I wish to share time with Senator Fitzgerald.

Seanad: Public Transport in the Greater Dublin Area: Statements. (9 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Callely, to the House. The biggest losers in the area of transport will be business people in the centre of Dublin. They are losing business due to traffic congestion. More and more people will stop shopping and doing business in the city centre because there is total congestion and chaos in regard to traffic and parking....

Seanad: Physical Education Facilities. (9 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Deputy Browne, to the House. This is a very important issue for Davitt College in Castlebar as it is an important facility for the students and people of Castlebar and the surrounding area. The college, which has over 700 students and an excellent teaching staff, is located in the centre of Castlebar. Attempts have...

Seanad: Physical Education Facilities. (9 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: Can I take it that the construction of a sports hall at Davitt College will proceed in 2005?

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: Senator Leyden, without interruption.

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: Allow Senator Leyden to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: Allow Senator Leyden to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Senator has one minute left.

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Michael Ahern, and the earlier attendance of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin. I wish the Minister well in his new portfolio. This is an important and welcome debate. I am amused by Senator Leyden's comments on the Fine Gael Party website, www.ripoff.ie. The site is a...

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: As the Senator has pointed out on numerous occasions, it is for the Government to govern and the Opposition to raise issues. He has also frequently informed the House that he will not be stopped from raising issues. Perhaps he should use the website as a means to do so. Senator Mansergh is correct that the economic recovery started in 1987. However, many Ministers who wish to highlight a...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: I welcome a distinguished former Member, Professor John A. Murphy, to the House.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: I call Senator Maurice Hayes.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Senator has eight minutes.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: Does this have something to do with the amendment?

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: You have eight minutes, Senator.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Senator should conclude. I have given him considerable latitude.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: I am not responsible for time slots.

Seanad: Public Private Partnerships: Statements (Resumed). (17 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: I thank Senator Ulick Burke for sharing his time with me and I am sorry not to have more time to speak on this issue. While I welcome the Minister of State to the House, I am disappointed with his speech. He should have outlined in greater detail where we stand and what can be done with PPPs. There is great confusion in the public mind between public private partnerships and design, build and...

Seanad: Public Private Partnerships: Statements (Resumed). (17 Nov 2004)

Paddy Burke: We should get the cost.