Results 61-80 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)

Brendan Daly: Widespread anxiety has been created in Ennis and County Clare, in general, by extracts from a report, on the future reorganisation of hospitals, which have been leaked to the media. Will the Leader ascertain from the Minister for Health and Children when these reports will be published? Can we have a debate on those reports to establish the facts? Will the Minister allay the fears of people...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Jun 2003)

Brendan Daly: It is now over 20 years since a number of regulations and orders were introduced governing the carriage of dangerous goods and substances. In recent times there has been much concern about accidents that have taken place as a result of oil spillages and it is thought that the regulations need to be enforced fully or, perhaps, changed. A very dangerous incident occurred today in Mulhuddart, as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)

Brendan Daly: I request a debate on the evolving open skies policy of the European Union and its implications for Ireland, particularly for Shannon Airport and the west in relation to tourism, industry and jobs. I hope we will have an opportunity to discuss this very topical matter with the Minister for Transport, Deputy Séamus Brennan. As this is a very important issue for tourism in the west, we should...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Brendan Daly: I support Senator McHugh on the attempts that should have been made at the Commission not to dismantle conservation measures put in place to protect fisheries. especially Irish fisheries. Members will be aware that a concerted effort is being made to dismantle some of these conservation measures. This will have a damaging effect on the Irish fishing business and the industry generally.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Oct 2003)

Brendan Daly: I am sure that many Senators watched the recent RTE television programme about the shortcomings in the fish farming industry, especially along the west coast. I want to say at the outset that I am very supportive of the fish farming industry, which has provided many employment opportunities and a great deal of economic prosperity along the western seaboard. The RTE presentation identified...

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

Brendan Daly: Is the Minister of State aware of the number of outstanding Irish claims that have not been paid from this fund or the supplementary fund? If he does not have the information to hand he might communicate it to me later. I understand that payment in respect of at least one claim has been outstanding for a long time. While it is all very well to introduce detailed and technical legislation,...

Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

Brendan Daly: I compliment the Minister of State on the work the Department is doing, especially for the aquaculture industry. I acknowledge the huge contribution that industry has made in terms of generating employment and revenue. The industry is worth about €100 million annually and thousands of people are employed in the sector, particularly in coastal areas where there are few alternative employment...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: What about the "ghost ships" which are currently the subject of controversy? Does this amendment cover these? If there was a pollution incident involving one of these ships outside Irish territorial waters, does this legislation empower the Minister to take any action? How would an incident such as this be handled? The marine environment is threatened by this new development. These ships,...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: Like Senator Finucane, I compliment the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, the Minister of State and his staff on the way they have handled this issue and the representations they have made about it. However, I would like to be sure there is a mechanism to deal with an incident in which pollution is caused adjacent to our territorial seas. While I appreciate the...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: I compliment the Minister of State on what he has said. Will he ensure that the Naval Service and Air Corps will monitor these vessels when they are in the vicinity of Irish territorial waters and within the jurisdiction? They should be fully monitored and reports made to the authorities to ensure we are fully aware of what is taking place and that there will not be an incident which might...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: The Minister of State is talking about some of those funny harbour authorities in Foynes.

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: There is a reference to garbage in this section and legislation has been introduced in that regard. I presume this Bill will strengthen that legislation because there is a still a major problem for communities in coastal areas with refuse washing up on the coastline. When the legislation was introduced in the House a few years ago, there was an indication that the wine bottles and bits of...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: That is fine. I do not want to prolong the debate but I presume this is in the jurisdiction of the harbour authorities. The main problem is arising on beaches along the west coast. It is resulting in a large number of bottles and a huge amount of refuse generally from ships being washed on to the beautiful beaches and it is causing problems. It is necessary to revisit that legislation and if...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: It is not as good as west Clare.

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: The fines appear to be very small. These are serious offences but it looks as if the Minister is increasing very small fines to medium-sized fines. Is it not time to have a look at all fines in the Bill?

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: We will look at that.

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: The Minister should increase the prison sentences. Amendment agreed to. Section 38, as amended, agreed to. Schedule agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill reported with amendments.

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: It is proposed to take Report Stage next Tuesday, 18 November 2003. Report Stage ordered for Tuesday, 18 November 2003.

Seanad: Report of Tourism Policy Review Group: Statements. (19 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: This report has been published at an opportune time. This is the end of the last major drive to develop the industry and double the number of tourists to this country. The first signs of an international recovery are emerging. It is important we have in place a framework, a policy document and objective as to how we can maximise the benefit to Ireland from any upturn in economic activity...

Seanad: Report of Tourism Policy Review Group: Statements. (19 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: Except for the one or two Members from the Fine Gael Party. It is disappointing that the Labour Party and the Independents cannot take the time to put their viewpoints on the development of the tourism industry to the House.