Results 861-880 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2007)
John Minihan: Except when he is wrong.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2007)
John Minihan: The Senator is moving in motion.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: We will do our best.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: I support the call by Senator Brian Hayes for a debate on the Middle East and Lebanon, particularly in light of the recent visit by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. That would be a good idea and I hope the Leader can facilitate such a debate. Previous speakers have referred to the protection of our children in light of the story that is unfolding. It is important that we carefully examine...
- Seanad: Education System: Motion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: I join previous speakers in welcoming the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey. As this is my first opportunity to do so, I wish him well. I am conscious of what a number of previous speakers have said regarding the framing of the motion. Senator Fitzgerald summed up many of the points I would like to make. I will not support the motion for many of the reasons outlined by the previous two...
- Seanad: Education System: Motion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: We can go through some of the points made and debate them. I would like to speak about some of the points raised. Nobody would disagree with the Government in regard to its strategic decision vis-Ã-vis investing in special needs and disadvantage. Nobody would disagree with how our society has changed so dramatically in the past ten years with the multicultural society and the strains that...
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: It would.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: I wish to declare an interest at the outset in that, while I am not a qualified pharmacist, I own a community pharmacy. I welcome Senator Henry's proposal to offer honorary fellowships or degrees. I hope something could be organised for myself in the short term in case the situation in the weeks ahead does not work out as I expect it to.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: It could be handy, but I do not know whether the Bill would allow me to practise. Perhaps we could examine the matter.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister and compliment her on bringing this legislation before the House. The pharmacy profession has been waiting 130 years for it and it is delighted the Minister has seen fit to commit to enact the legislation soon. Prior to being a Member of the House, I managed and worked in a pharmacy for seven years. In that time, I saw the vital role played by pharmacists and their...
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: We would be happier if Senator Norris used just half of his time.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: The matter is covered.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: It is covered in the Bill.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: No more than a parent would for a child.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: That is storage.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: Senator Ryan has just lost his job.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: The prescriptions should be typed.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: I compliment the Minister and her officials on bringing the Bill before the House. It was a long time coming, but the Minister made a commitment which has been honoured. The Bill is for the betterment of the profession and patients. The pharmaceutical profession and society can now move forward. The profession has been recognised as an integral part of the health service. Pharmacists can...
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: Fine Gael is not sure. Its Members have changed their opinions a few times.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: Why did Fine Gael not introduce it?