Results 721-740 of 23,109 for speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Minister of State should be allowed to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Community Development. (1 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister back after his recent car accident. It is good to see him back in the House.

Seanad: Passport Regulations. (1 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I will allow Senator Browne just one question.

Seanad: Aer Lingus: Statements. (2 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House and wish him well in bringing a speedy conclusion to the serious situation involving Aer Lingus. The Minister's speech can be summarised in his comments on two issues. He stated: A major issue for any airline is the upgrading and replacement of aircraft. Aer Lingus is funding the upgrade of its short-haul fleet, all from within existing resources, but this...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 48 and 49 are related and may be taken together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 50 and 51 are related and may be taken together by agreement.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: We know where the Senator is going.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Senator Leyden is lucky there was not a division on this amendment. He should remember it well.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Minister used a different spin when he was in Opposition.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 75 to 78, inclusive, are related and may be taken together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 79 to 81, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 82 and 83 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Callely, to the House. While I welcome the Bill, I will be opposing some sections, particularly those on insurance liability as the issue has not been properly addressed. The Bill is an attempt by the Government to tie together myriad objectives, such as standardising speeding limits and converting them to the metric...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I am pleased to hear it will be a reserve function of a council, though it will probably be a more drawn out process than the Minister of State has indicated. It has been the case that the manager exercises the function where road works were taking place.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: While the Minister of State contends that the legislation seeks to implement change by setting out speed limits in built-up areas, on local and regional roads, national roads and motorways, which are the four general road categories, I fear it will have no effect. If local authorities fail to act and implement sensible speed limits, we will not move on. The guidelines the Minister intends to...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: A cap is being introduced and Fine Gael will not support it until it has received further clarification.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Senator is reaching his own limit. His time is up.

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999: Report and Final Stages. (10 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, back to the House. Before we commence I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on a Report Stage amendment, except the proposer of the amendment who may reply to the discussion thereon. In addition, on Report Stage each amendment must be seconded.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (10 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendment No. 85 is an alternative to amendment No. 84. Amendments Nos. 86, 87 and 105 are related and may be taken together by agreement.