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Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I do not mind. They can heckle; it is background music.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: If somebody feels it necessary to shout down others in expressing opinions in this House, he or she must look into his or her own heart and ask why he or she is shouting. I am anxious to make a contribution. I hope I have an ear to the ground. I do not believe anyone has a monopoly of compassion or wisdom, but unless we are prepared to get back to old-fashioned ethics and having...

Seanad: Female Genital Mutilation Bill 2010: Second Stage (21 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I ask the Leader if he would consider having another early debate on Irish tourism, perhaps during Private Members' time. Tourism is one of the big income earners for this country. In fact, it is vital to the economy. One of tourism's main attractions is that the dividend from it is not overly centralised and is distributed right throughout the country. One of the main planks of the Good...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I compliment the Irish Independent on publishing a fine supplement on the 1916 Rising today. It is indicative of a growing interest in this period of our history. In addition, we are preparing a comprehensive programme to mark the centenary of the Rising in six years' time. In that context, I refer again to the building at 16 Moore Street where the 1916 leaders made their final stand. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: There is an evident connection between the controversial statements made at the Garda Representative Association conference and the carefully cultivated negative image of politicians. While Ireland undoubtedly can boast of one of the finest police forces in the world, at the same time the statements made yesterday bordered on anarchy. They were absolutely irresponsible and did no favours to...

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): Let us hear what he has to say, please.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): The Minister of State without interruption, please.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): Senator Donohoe has already spoken and been given an opportunity to make his point. It is the Minister of State's turn.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): I do not like cutting across the Minister of State, but he only had 15 minutes. He has much important information, but other speakers are waiting. Perhaps he will bear this in mind.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): The Minister of State might keep his contribution as short as possible.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): I am going to ask the Minister of State to conclude.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): The Minister of State is going to conclude.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): I have asked him to conclude.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): The Minister of State has a constitutional right to put forward his views but there is a standing order which restricts him to 15 minutes. I am, therefore, caught between those two considerations. The Minister of State is about to conclude in any event.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): Senator Norris must be allowed to make his contribution, without interruption.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: ): Senator Norris, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I participated in the official launch of a small pottery business in Cork last Saturday. There was a great buzz in the place, a great positive approach, and a determination on the part of that business that it together with other businesses in the craft sector would be consolidated and would achieve their full potential. A long way from Cork in Shanghai in China, the World Expo is getting...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I support the call for a debate on the Croke Park agreement. We should compliment the members of Fine Gael on the comments they have been making for some time about the agreement. No doubt it is having an effect on the trade unions which are now drawing back and reflecting on what is on offer. For that reason, everyone who has an opportunity should make their views known in this regard. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I am convinced at this stage that there is a very good opportunity, with the Government, Opposition, trade union movement and all concerned for the welfare of this country. I genuinely believe we have the basis for bringing about a solution to the difficulties we now face.