Results 781-800 of 1,094 for speaker:Camillus Glynn

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Camillus Glynn: I concur with Senator Twomey's comments on the primary medical certificate and the loss of limbs as it relates to VRT rebates. To illustrate the point he outlined, a member of a local authority in the midlands with whom I am familiar has one arm which is of no use to him and he has experienced the problem as outlined by Senator Twomey. We must revisit this issue. I raise the issue of boy...

Seanad: Radon Protection Measures: Statements (13 Nov 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit atá sa Teach. We rightly hear much talk about health and safety at work but when we speak about radon gas, health and safety within the home should certainly come centre stage. A free local paper in Mullingar and Westmeath in general, the Westmeath Advertiser, indicated Westmeath has very high levels of radon, which is something about...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Camillus Glynn: I support all my colleagues who rightly condemned the banks for what they are not doing. I would like to raise a similar issue. I am a customer, as are many people in the midlands, of a television service company and if one does not use a direct debit to pay the subscription, one is charged an additional €3 per month. If the service is not provided, customers must do without it but,...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Camillus Glynn: I asked the Leader recently to arrange a debate on foster caring. Foster carers provide a tremendous service to children unfortunate enough to suffer many ills that do not befall most children. Foster carers, through their generosity of spirit, provide good, safe and welcome homes for such children. It is always foster carers who stand into the breach for unfortunate families. There has...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Senators Quinn, Daly and others referred to the removal of cribs. This matter was brought to my attention on a number of occasions recently. What would happen if the Irish people went to other countries that have different values from us? I have been to those countries and when in Rome one does what the Romans do. Those people have come to Ireland and they are very welcome. Our Christian...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: This is outrageous.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: We are a Christian country and if people want to come here they are very welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: If we want to have a Christmas party——

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: ——we will have a Christmas party, despite what some people might think.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: If Senator Norris has objections to that let us hear them.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Good.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: It is true to state it is political correctness gone daft.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: It is absolutely ridiculous.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: When we were signing the division sheets, Senator Wilson indicated that he wished to call a lobby vote.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: He made that effort.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Curran. I have discussed with him the matter of local authority members not being precluded. He has applied the good common sense he invariably displays in his dealings not alone as a Member of the Dáil, but in his role as Minister of State, which is not common in many cases. He gave me an indication and assurance that as far as he was concerned...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: It is an outrageous assumption. The right place——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: It is never too late to do the right thing.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Perhaps we can bring in some plasticine or building blocks to amuse Senator Buttimer while the rest of us make a contribution.