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Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: The point I am trying to make still stands, despite the distractions from the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon. We have seen dramatic increases in spending over the past seven or eight years. The Minister of State has acknowledged that, as have I. We are all familiar with those increases but we have not seen corresponding increases in the standards of public services provided. That is the nub...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: ——umpteen examples of wastage but I see no commitment from the Government on any level to address that problem. I am a little disappointed with the Minister of State's remarks about the Kilkenny scheme and his use of that as an example but, sadly, I have come to expect little else over the past few years. The job he is charged with is a very serious one, and he has failed to take his role...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: The ones about the six fish in Kilkenny.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I am disappointed with the Minister of State's comments. He has outlined the increases in spending that have taken place but he did not outline any improvements in services or real conversion among the Government parties to a new sense of value for money that the ordinary members of the public want. I hope that over the course of the debate he will have his eyes opened somewhat by other...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: About time too.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I wish to share my time with Senator Paddy Burke.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister to the House and I thank the Leader for arranging this discussion on the BMW region. The topic was raised by many Senators in recent weeks and I am glad we have the opportunity to discuss with the Minister the issues Senators have with the progress in its development, particularly as it relates to transport and infrastructure. In his remarks, the Minister placed...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I do not wish to rehash what has been stated already about the decision of the Supreme Court yesterday. However, it is galling to listen to some Members on the Government side asking the Opposition to present constructive criticism. We did that before Christmas in this House and we were ignored.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: Everybody was ignored as the legislation was pushed through this and the other House. If we are to have a discussion on this issue with the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, and I hope the Leader can arrange it as soon as possible, I hope she will come prepared to listen to what others have to say and not bulldoze through her own particular views on this sensitive...

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: Why did the Government send him to Brussels then?

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: If in doubt, leave them out.

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: They will have an opportunity in two weeks.

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: —condemns the Government for the continuing deterioration in employment in the manufacturing sector; —regrets the low level of growth in the number of indigenous companies; —notes the low rate of corporation tax that led to a huge increase in the number of foreign owned companies and thus...

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: It has been much higher than 1.5%. The Government parties table this motion within weeks of several high profile lay-offs, including 220 job losses at Sercom Solutions, Clondalkin, Dublin, 70 at Smurfit Paper Mills, Clonskeagh, Dublin, 54 at Parian China, Ballyshannon, County Donegal, 250 in my own constituency at the Greencore sugar factory, Carlow town, 350 at Allergan, Westport, County...

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: Is there a sound reason in the Government's motion? Will the Senator say what is sound about that?

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: Is the Senator in Government? Who is in Government?

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: Rubbish.

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: What are you talking about?

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: The chocolate on the cake.

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: The Senator did not hear the debate.