Results 1,061-1,080 of 23,109 for speaker:Paddy Burke
- Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: This is an important section which gives the country the protection of the law. It will result in a decrease in monetary interest when leasing aircraft and so on. It will also help poorer countries to acquire aircraft and modernise many fleets. Given that it will be of major benefit to many countries, why have just six countries signed up to the convention?
- Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Is it correct that the Government is investing â¬40,000 in this company? This seems to be a very small amount to obtain a 20% shareholding in a company. Will the Government have any directors on the board or will it just have the shareholding? The Bill states clearly that the State will not have to invest further in the company. It states the company will not be profit-making and will be...
- Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Is the convention concerned with all types of aircraft, including helicopters?
- Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Including helicopter operations.
- Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Can any sanctions be taken against countries that do not sign up to the convention?
- Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: If an aircraft moves to such a country, and if that country has a national air carrier flying into the jurisdiction of the country with the problem, can any sanctions be taken?
- Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: I agree with the Minister and wish both him and his officials well with regard to this legislation. The cost of air traffic has been considerably reduced in the past number of years, and this legislation will also help in that regard. I welcome the Bill.
- Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Allow Senator O'Meara to continue without interruption.
- Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Only two minutes remain.
- Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Senator O'Rourke raised that matter and we will discuss it after Senator Ryan speaks.
- Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Senator O'Rourke proposed an amendment to the amendment.
- Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: For clarification.
- Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second and Subsequent Stages. (5 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to the House.
- Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second and Subsequent Stages. (5 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Motion for Earlier Signature. (5 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements. (11 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Senator O'Toole without interruption.
- Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements (Resumed). (12 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Senator Feighan without interruption.
- Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements (Resumed). (12 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Allow Senator Feighan to continue without interruption.
- Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements (Resumed). (12 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Senators should address their remarks through the Chair.
- Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements (Resumed). (12 May 2005)
Paddy Burke: Senator Bannon cannot ask a question. That concludes statements on sustainable rural housing guidelines.