Results 761-780 of 1,637 for speaker:Labhrás Ó Murchú

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I compliment RTE on its effort to bring balance to the debate on the economy. For a long time there has been a view abroad that we have been having a one-sided debate. This is demoralising people at a time when we need to uplift and assist them in getting through the current recession. This morning, RTE interviewed a leading economist with a totally different story than we have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: On a point of order, the record will show I did not make a point about objectivity. What I said was that RTE raised it this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: That is a point of order that should be on the record.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: In recent times, improvement works were carried out on the Pearse Museum in St. Enda's, Rathfarnham. The OPW is to be commended on the work it has done there and on the fine work it has done on many other historical buildings throughout the country. Prior to the improvement works a list of some of those who played an active role in the War of Independence was on display in the museum, but I...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I agree with many of the comments expressed regarding the revelations of the Ryan report. There is no doubt it exceeded even our worst fears. All of us will endeavour to get behind the report and try to understand in some small way the terrible suffering through which these innocent children were put. These children were already deprived of a normal, loving family life and then placed into...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is important we have a debate on the Ryan report at an early stage. Members in the Seanad, just like those in the Dáil and indeed all public representatives, have an opportunity to show leadership in this area. I have been very impressed by the balance shown by some of the spokespersons for the victims' groups in their response. If we had found ourselves in the same position, would we...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Senator Daly, without interruption.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: As there is no other Senator offering I call the Minister of State to reply.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: One could not but be moved following the statements made about the report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. Looking at the facial expressions of Members in the Chamber, there was almost a crucified look on them, which is indicative of the trauma being felt in the community at the moment. Like other speakers, I do not believe that the report will go away in a short time. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Aontaím leis an Seanadóir Ó Tuathail maidir leis an nuachtán Foinse. Tá an-díomá orm go bhfuil an nuachtán sin i mbaol. Níl aon amhras faoi ach gur dhein sé sár obair. An príomh buntáiste a bhain leis an nuachtán ná chuir sé ar fáil téarmaíocht nua-aimseartha, rud a bhí ag teastáil uainn go léir. Gan sin ar fáil dúinn, ní bheidh muid in ann forbairt a dhéanamh ar...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Bhí sé soiléir anseo inné go raibh an-díomá ar dhaoine go raibh baol ann don nuachtán lán-Ghaeilge, Foinse. Dhein mé roinnt fiosrúcháin maidir le seo agus de réir mar a thuigim, tagann an deontas do Foinse ó Fhoras na Gaeilge. Beidh cruinniú inniu idir Foras na Gaeilge agus Foinse. Socraíodh sin cúpla lá ó shoin. Tá súil agam go dtiocfaidh réiteach ar an scéal as an...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is mian liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit agus buíochas a ghabháil léi as ucht an cur i láthair a thug sí dúinn ar an mBille. Bhí sé an-chabhrach ar fad. I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for her presentation of the Bill, which I found helpful. I also thank Senator Butler for sharing time with me. I welcome the Bill, which is visionary and exceptional...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I was disappointed by the last comment of Senator Norris. It is far better to say a prayer than to be cursing one another.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: No one outside is demanding that we stop saying the prayer or saying the angelus.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is a pity this is happening in the present debate because there are many matters being brought into this debate that are not relevant. I would not like to think that we offend the majority of people in this country who have the Christian faith. I also respect the faith of other people.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: An rud a bhí i gceist agam a rá ná go bhfuil súil agam nach bhfuil deireadh le scéal Foinse. Tá áthas orm gur tharla an cruinniú inné. B'fhéidir nach raibh aon dul chun cinn déanta, ach ní hionann é sin agus a rá go bhfuil an doras dúnta. Cross-Border bodies are very significant and we are all aware of the symbolism attaching to them. We know how lucky we are that we have...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is a great source of concern and is very alarming to learn that more than 100 immigrants to the North of this island had to take refuge in a church because they feared for their lives. Among them was a five day old baby. These people have come under sustained, organised attack for a long period of time and it is only by the luck of God that nobody has been killed. It beggars belief that...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: -----in support of the people concerned because it took courage and they also came under attack. One can only imagine what the stories currently going out of this country are like. It is just one country. If we cast our minds back to the early Irish immigrants who went to America, one wonders what it would have been like if that community had come under the very same kind of attack. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I support the call for a debate on education which should take place in an informed and non-partisan way. If there is a perception abroad that the present debate regarding the Catholic church's involvement in education has its roots in anti-Catholicism then we should ask ourselves why that perception is abroad. One reason may be that the question is generally raised at a time when the...