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Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: In the past couple of weeks, the House debated the Official Languages Bill. This Bill enables those who wish to conduct business with public bodies through Irish to do so. In the course of the debate I was glad to commend in particular the Revenue Commissioners on the operation of aonad 88 which enabled people to deal with them through Irish. It was a very effective, friendly and accessible...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Fáiltím roimh an Aire. Bhí sé anseo ag labhairt ar an ábhar seo agus bhí an-díospóireacht againn an lá sin. Tá an-áthas orainn anois go bhfuil sé in ann teacht thar n-ais chun labhairt linn arís. Níl aon-amhras faoi ná go bhfuil an-bhéim ar an ábhar seo le cúpla bliain anuas agus tá an-chuid díospóireachta faoi agus as an díospóireacht sin, tá meon dearfach ag teacht...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I was given to understand that we could have a lengthy discussion on the matter. Does it not still apply?

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The Leader gave us the impression that—

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: And leave it at that?

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: If we are taking it that I have made my contribution already, that is fine. I welcome the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív. This is a subject close to the hearts of many and which is raised regularly on the Order of Business, including this morning. When Senator Glynn requested this debate initially, it was evident that many wanted to contribute. Under the...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Tá mise sásta leis sin. While I have no problem with this ruling, it was my understanding that because they were statements, there would be an opportunity for Members to address the issue again. While the Acting Chairman's ruling is fine, it may be necessary to acquaint some of our colleagues with it in order that they can become available to participate in the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I am sure Members of the House will have noticed a prominently displayed advertisement in recent days for a well-known paint product. Whatever about the quality of the product, the sensitivity of the advertisement leaves much to be desired. It presents an elderly person in a most negative fashion. By extension, it engenders negativity towards all old people. It is a cheap shot at the most...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Last week the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs came to the House to discuss rural development. It was clear from the debate that the planning code adversely affected development in rural Ireland. I am co-founder of the Irish Rural Dwellers Association and over the last two years it has come to my notice that there is much outside influence in planning. For instance, no...

Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is mian liom fáiltiú arís roimh an Aire. Tá áthas orm, dairíre, go bhfuil an díospóireacht seo ag tarlú agus tá suil agam nach é seo an uair deireannach. Tá mise den tuairim gur chóir go mbeadh an díospóireacht seo ann go rialta, mar tá imeachtaí san Íaraic ag athrú ó lá go lá agus ba chóir dúinn a bheith in ann ár dtuairimí a thabhairt maidir le sin.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Aontaím leis an Seanadóir Ó Tuathail gur chóir cuireadh a thabhairt don Aire theacht isteach agus ceisteanna a fhreagairt maidir le scolaíocht trí Ghaeilge, go mór mór an cás speisialta a d'ardaigh sé ansin.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I support the call for a debate on planning, particularly in so far as it relates to rural development. I am glad to note that South Tipperary County Council has not adopted its county development plan, having refused on two occasions to do so, because of the issues relating to restrictions on new houses in rural areas. I understand several other counties are doing likewise. I have also...

Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is mian liom fáiltiú roimh an Aire. Ní foláir ná go bhfuil a lán cloiste aige faoin am seo ach tá mé cinnte nach ndeachaigh bodhaire Uí Laoghaire i bhfeidhm air agus go bhfuil sé ag iarraidh an bóthar a leagadh amach ar son na n-ealaíon. Le cúnamh Dé éireoidh leis. Bheadh an-díomá orm dá mba rud é nach raibh na healaíona traidisiúnta i gceist ansin.

Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Exactly. I also would expect that I would be very much in step with the vast majority of the people of Ireland in the views that I hold.

Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: My interest in Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, not Cumann Luthcleas Gael.

Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I would regard this Bill as a road map for artistic Ireland and in so far as the traditional arts are concerned, it is a cross-roads. My hope is that it will be possible for the Minister, in the very near future, to erect the signposts on that cross-roads with very clear directions, and at the same time that the distances indicated on those road signs will not be too great and that it will be...

Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I have to say, regardless of whether the Bill is successful, that we have been noted in Ireland for rising to all challenges. Challenge saved our traditional arts in the past when the opposite could have happened. It would be nice to think, however, that there will be acknowledgement and recognition, at long last, of the 10,000 performers who will turn up at the fleadh cheoil and the 250,000...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I support the call for a further debate on planning issues. It has come to my notice that there is a very definite possibility of local authorities being faced with multi-million euro law suits. Consultants brought into various counties to help designate certain areas where constraints would apply are now stating in their preambles that the designations they have proposed would not stand up...

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements (Resumed). (25 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is the Minister of State prepared to spend an extra five minutes on this debate?

Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Jun 2003)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I compliment the Minister, his officials and all involved in this process. Seldom have the arts been at the centre of a debate for so long. That must be healthy. Many were involved in the debate and, therefore, their expectations might be high. I empathise with the points made by Senator Cummins. We might have to revisit the definition of professional and amateur status not within the...