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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: We do not know that.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I join Senator Fitzgerald in calling for a debate on Dublin Bus services and Bus Éireann services to the commuter towns. Recently, during a cold snap, we saw the fantastic services these companies provide to commuters from places such as Ashbourne and Dunshaughlin. The bus is the only means of transport to work for these commuters when they cannot use their cars. Another cold snap is due...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Sorry, a Chathaoirligh——

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: As keen as I am to hear from Senator Boyle today, the Labour Party's numbers in this House indicate we should have precedence in terms of speaking rights. I welcome the announcement made by the Green Party on Sunday that it intended to withdraw from the coalition Government. It was not before time and it is something we all welcome, particularly the people. It signals the end of one of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: The Green Party would not have supported us. It would not have supported a motion of no confidence.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: I am sorry.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: That is a wilful misinterpretation. What did they do?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: The Senator will have to face up to it: the people want the Government to be replaced as soon as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: On a point of order, I wish to clarify whether the Leader is allowing for the publication of the Bill as I have requested.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: That is fine.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Bearing in mind this is unprecedented when it comes to the behaviour of the Leader in this Seanad——

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: I will be pressing it.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Or woman. The Finance Bill represents the final act of a discredited and inept Government. The Labour Party will vote against this Bill because it may cut too much and, accordingly, endanger any potential economic recovery. I noted the comments earlier of some of the so-called Independent benches such as Senator O'Toole who wondered whether there was an element of opportunism in the...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: The Senator is correct. I take this opportunity to wish Senator Dearey well in his endeavours in the coming weeks. The Senator has been a tremendous contributor to the House since his election. I would be pleased to see him return in some way, shape or form to either of the Houses. As already stated, I am an optimist and I believe we will emerge from the current crisis. Like the other...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: I wish to signal my party's support for the recommendation in Senator Norris's name. When what became the civil partnership Act was debated in the House, we were assured the Finance Bill would contain measures designed to ensure equality for same-sex partnerships. I am disappointed the Minister has not had time to ensure the relevant provisions could included in the Bill in a satisfactory...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: -----and telling us how great these individuals are when the entire country can see the damage they have done, my party was putting forward legislation relating to civil partnership.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: I will not take criticism from other Senators in respect of that matter. As already stated, when elected to Government the Labour Party-----

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: -----will ensure that the relevant legislative provisions are put in place as soon as possible.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: People waited a long time for the civil partnership legislation. They will only be waiting a matter of a few weeks for the necessary provisions to be put in place.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: That is rubbish.