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Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Joe O'Toole: Let us remember that currently Aer Lingus does not have decent slots into Stansted which deprives it of a feed into one of the largest low fares markets in Europe.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: I fully respect the Cathaoirleach's ruling that we must be careful in how we deal with the case raised earlier. It would be utterly inappropriate for us to come to conclusions or to offer views on individuals in the context of something we may have to deal with in the future.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: Without any reference to the details of the case, there are broad general principles about which we need to know something. This is no reflection on anything we may have to deal with in the future on the rights and wrongs of a particular case. I am not talking about that but I want answers. I want to know how it happened that incorrect warrants were used. I want to know the DPP's thinking on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: I am aware of that and both the Cathaoirleach and I are also aware that in the course of the past 18 months the DPP took the unusual step of explaining his position in one case. I think this is another such situation. The House needs information. It could at some stage in the future be called upon to act on the constitutional position and I want to know from whence the information will come...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: Is a Fianna Fáil Party Senator attacking the free market?

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: Is it moving to the left?

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: The results of the findings should not be pre-empted.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: We just asked that the Minister come to the House to explain it. That is all; we did not pre-empt. We were very careful.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: Ireland has gone from being a country very dependent on agriculture to one that is no longer so dependent. It is important that we protect the industry and the people therein. Agriculture has a big impact on our environment. It is appropriate that Dr. Mansergh mentioned the environment and the views of the Green Party. There is a growing awareness of the importance of the environment....

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: He is only at the end of the line. He is not present but I have discussed it with him. In fairness, I will not single him out. Let us look at all the steps between the counter and the farmer and see where the money is going. The same applies in restaurants and other places. This is what we should be addressing. Not a month goes by without our talking about consumers and the prices they have...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: It is crucially important for people to recognise that this country has a long tradition of honest, fair, peaceful and legal demonstrations. There were 100,000 people on the streets last year and 250,000 people on the streets in 1979 and there were never any difficulties. The only time there are difficulties is when there are small numbers. Nobody should be dissuaded from taking part. While 1...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: He began his career as a demonstrator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: We quiver in anticipation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: Yesterday, I sought the Leader's advice on how she would deal with the question of impeachment were it to arise in the House. I look forward to receiving the Leader's advice on this matter and we should certainly have it by early next week. I am particularly concerned that we should have some way of approaching the issue of impeachment. The Leader should indicate the rules we will have to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: Thank you.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: They have laws against jaywalking but we do not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: In Ireland one has the right to be on the road. One needs a licence to be in a car.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Joe O'Toole: For as long as he stays over there.