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Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: The Leader's cover is gone; he cannot blame the Labour Party anymore. It is up to Fine Gael whether it wants to do it.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I am entitled to ask a question.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: That is the purpose of this House. I asked the question in a respectful manner and the Leader could have answered it in a respectful manner. It is unbelievable.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I hope the Leas-Chathaoirleach will join me in welcoming a special occasion for Tipperary. The GAA All-Star nominations were announced last night, and for the first time in the history of football in Tipperary we got five nominations. The Leas-Chathaoirleach's county got four. It is a great day for Tipperary.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I would like to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: My apologies.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: As we speak, my party leader, Brendan Howlin, is launching the Labour Party alternative budget, Building a Shared Prosperity. In that budget the Labour Party sets out its desire to invest in public services, support families and clearly stamp out our ground regarding child care: the provision of child care at a maximum cost of €4.25 per hour for children up to 12 years of age. Our...

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister and thank him for coming here to discuss the Bill. The Labour Party will support the Bill, although it is very limited in its scope. We recently published our own Bill, the Social and Affordable Housing Bill 2016, which goes far beyond what is in the Bill we are discussing. However, the provisions of the Bill are encompassed in our Bill, and we will support it. Our...

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I would like the Minister to address the regulation of Airbnb. I have raised it several times before. Approximately 10,000 housing units in Dublin have been taken out of the private rental market and are being used for Airbnb. It is an unregulated market and people can charge what they like and provide accommodation whatever way they like. This summer, due to the difficulties of getting...

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: On a point of order, can we get a copy of the Minister's script? I know it is not compulsory but I am asking because I find it difficult, due to my hearing problem, to pick up what the Minister is saying and it would be helpful if I could read the script.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I thought we could have it while he is delivering his speech. Is that not possible?

Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: In order to be helpful I will keep my contribution brief. I respect the fact that the last speaker has spoken with great passion and I commend her on her speech. I want to divide my time into two sections. First, I will talk specifically about the report that the Minister has brought to us. Second, I shall talk on the broader issue. I welcome the report. I appreciate that the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: A number of months ago I raised the matter of Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, on which €12.5 million was spent in a Commencement debate. Following the improvement works, rooms and beds at the hospital were lying vacant. I commend the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, on visiting the hospital in Cashel yesterday, as well as the hospital in Clonmel. The Minister saw for himself...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: It is quite obvious that Iarnród Éireann is trying to close the railway line between Waterford and Limerick Junction by stealth. I am calling for a debate with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, on this issue. Finally, I am sure the Leas-Chathaoirleach will join me -----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: This is a very serious matter. I would like to pay my respects to the family of former Senator Noel Coonan on the death of his wife, Pauline, a former councillor, who passed away after a long illness. I am sure the House will join me in offering sincere condolences to the Coonan family.

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister to the House. I am always intrigued by the credentials of other Senators. I commend Senator Richmond on putting his credentials on the record. Some people might ask about my credentials in agriculture so I will put them on the record. I have licences to breed pigs and rear poultry and I previously showed and trained ponies so I think my credentials are pretty okay...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Bill. My party welcomes the Bill. We feel that practically everything in the Bill is necessary.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I am addressing the amendment relating to the products. I wish to add to the points made by the previous two speakers. Will we be honest with ourselves? Can we police it? The Minister of State mentioned the environmental officer policing a young man going in to buy a hat with Guinness written on it. We need to get real in regard to what we can and cannot do in legislation. This is not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Maghaberry Prison: Discussion (3 Nov 2016)

Denis Landy: I have two very brief questions. I thank the Chairman for allowing me to contribute and I thank the witnesses for the information they provided. I am probably one of the few people in the room who have never been in Maghaberry. I am from Tipperary. I am not exposed to and have no experience of Maghaberry other than what I read in the media and what I have read in history, etc., and I am...