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Seanad: Death of President of Poland: Expressions of Sympathy. (22 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: On behalf of the Labour Party I extend my sympathy to the Polish people on the death of their President and the other 94 people killed in the Smolensk air crash this month. That so many people of importance to the development of the country died is sad, as is the fact they were going to a joint commemoration with the Russians to mark the anniversary of the Katyn disaster in 1940 when 22,000...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I join Senator Ó Murchú in calling for a debate on the commemoration of the 1916 Rising. I was fortunate enough to spend some hours today with the grandson of James Connolly and the great-niece of Joseph Plunkett as they made history come alive in the streets around the GPO. These streets that withstood the bombardment of guns in 1916 are now under threat from developers. I seek a debate...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: When speaking about environmental damage, I wonder if Senator Ó Brolcháin is aware of the Government's policy on illegal timber products. I am grateful to Mr. Frank McDonald of The Irish Times for pointing out today that we have the worst record in Europe in importing illegally logged timber. When I brought up this issue six months ago, I was told the Government was working on it, but I...

Seanad: TETRA System: Statements. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I probably will not need all seven because most of the points I had intended to make have been well made by previous speakers. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to discuss this issue. The advent of the TETRA system is good news. Recently there was a general report on the Garda Síochána. One of the criticisms levelled at the Garda was that it did not use technology as...

Seanad: TETRA System: Statements. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: What would be the use of that?

Seanad: TETRA System: Statements. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Would there be much need for people in Ballinasloe to liaise on a daily basis with their counterparts in Croatia? I do not have figures.

Seanad: TETRA System: Statements. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: The Minister of State made the point well.

Seanad: School Facilities. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for permitting me to raise this matter which relates to the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science allowing the authorities at Ashbourne community school to go to tender in respect of the construction of a new sports hall. As the Minister of State may be aware, Ashbourne is a growing town located just outside Dublin. Ashbourne community school was built...

Seanad: School Facilities. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. He indicated that a report is expected shortly. Is it expected in one, two or six months?

Seanad: School Facilities. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Excellent.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Since we last met we have seen the loss of 900 positions from the Quinn Group in the north east. Our own MEP, Nessa Childers, is attempting to determine whether there is EU funding that could be used to help in this regard. I compliment the Minister on his swift action in allocating €1 million from the labour activation fund towards the creation of jobs for those Quinn Group employees who...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: It is the cost.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I cautiously welcome the news that the economy has performed in line with expectations. While it is a positive sign, we should not get carried away because there are, unfortunately, a number of potential developments that may impact on our future economic recovery. The first is the situation in Greece where, as we saw yesterday, the anger shows no sign of abating. If that contagion spreads...

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (6 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (6 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: My understanding is the amendment has been changed since Committee Stage to get around the ruling relating to a charge on public funds. I would appreciate clarification in that regard.

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (6 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I will take advice on the matter.

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (6 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I move amendment No. 3: In page 8, line 28, to delete "detention" and substitute "placement".

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (6 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I appreciate the Minister of State's comments. We had hoped that on Report Stage he would consider using the word "placement". A suggestion to that effect seemed to be made on Committee Stage. We would prefer the word "rehabilitation" because "detention" is unduly harsh and used in the Bill 70 times. We are disappointed the Minister of State has failed to accept the amendment, but I will...

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (6 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: On behalf of the Labour Party, I congratulate Mr. Owen Paterson on his recent appointment as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Like many people in this House, I am a member of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, which meets on regular occasions, and as a result I have had the opportunity to meet Mr. Paterson. It shows the benefits of that body and provides an opportunity not...