Results 661-680 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan
- Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion. (22 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for coming to the House. I realise that the Minister of State and his Department, along with health service personnel, are working incredibly hard to meet the challenges we face. That both he and his officials are here to discuss this important issue is most welcome. The motion referred to five broad topics, namely, the death rates from cancer,...
- Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion. (22 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: I am pleased the Senator has learned something in four years.
- Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion. (22 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: We will make Senator Browne a world champion if he moves to Cork.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: Could I have the first dance?
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, and his officials. In my statement to the House on budget day, I referred not just to how it was a demonstration of the right Government choices in action, but also an unambiguous illustration of the approach of the Progressive Democrats. Some Members lazily conclude that the approach of the Progressive Democrats is...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: Section 13 represents concrete action on Progressive Democrats' policy to increase child care supply and maximise choice for families. Increased supply will result in decreased costs. This provision inserts a new section into the 1997 Taxes Consolidation Act, a scheme of tax relief for income received from the provision of certain child care services. The â¬10,000 disregard was a key element...
- Seanad: Shot at Dawn Campaign: Statements. (28 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: The issue of those shot at dawn is one I have watched for several years. It is of particular interest and concern to me, given my experience in the military, and most importantly, my absolute belief that the 26 Irish-born soldiers executed during the First World War must get justice. This is an issue not just for Ireland. Archives released in 1990 by the British Government after 75 years...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: I join with Senator Finucane in highlighting the issue of stem cell treatment in Cork being administered by a GP practice. I welcome the fact that the Irish Medicines Board is investigating the matter. Senator Finucane highlighted what has happened in County Clare and I am sure all Members of the House will join in supporting his remarks. With regard to the accident and emergency situation,...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: ââthat it is only the families and constituents of Members of the Opposition who become ill. On this side of the House, we equallyââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: As usual, Senator Ulick Burke cannot listen.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: The sickness of family members and constituents is not confined to the Opposition benches. If we felt for one moment that continuing to throw money at the health service would bring about the necessary reforms, we would do so. It has been proven in the past, however, that it does not work. We will hold our nerve on this issue and bring about a proper health service through the necessary reforms.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: I wish to highlight the area of funding for post-leaving certificate courses. I ask the Leader to organise a debate on funding and support for such courses. I am somewhat fearful that this educational sector is falling between the cracks. In the run up to the Estimates later this year, we should have a general debate on that issue.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: The Senator's numbers are not correct.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)
John Minihan: There are no takers.
- Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and the opportunity to speak on the use of the Irish language, how it is taught to children and adults and its promotion and preservation. There will hardly be a Member of this House who is not concerned by the fact many of our young people leave school without a reasonable command of the Irish language as stated in the Opposition motion. I would...
- Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)
John Minihan: These statements are particularly appropriate at this time, given the recent publication by the Equality Authority of its report, Inequality and the Stereotyping of Young People. I want to put on record my commendation of the work of Mary Cunningham, director of the National Youth Council of Ireland and Niall Crowley, CEO of the Equality Authority. The greatest gratitude must be to Maurice...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)
John Minihan: I told Senator Brian Hayes his party was being shafted.
- Seanad: Middle East Peace Process: Statements. (26 Apr 2006)
John Minihan: It is depressing that this House once again returns to the issue of peace in the Middle East within days of a murderous suicide attack in Egypt and just over a week after a bomb attack in Tel Aviv killed nine people. Nevertheless, I welcome the debate and I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I welcome also the comments of the Minister, Deputy Ahern, and the Government's continuing...
- Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)
John Minihan: The view of the Progressive Democrats is that competition, in the same way as it has transformed the airline business, can transform the aviation sector generally for the benefit of consumers. Competition between airlines has worked and it will work between terminals, between service providers within terminals and it should work between airports. The Minister's predecessor correctly stated...
- Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)
John Minihan: If it is untrue, I am delighted the Minister will clarify that this evening.