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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator O'Brien for the usual and Senator Mary White for the chocolates.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Shane Ross: It is a fairly meagre offering considering how much she made in recent weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Shane Ross: She will not be getting the Order of Business. I do not wish to challenge the Leader of the House because the numbers look rather embarrassing for him as they stand at the moment. We do not want to challenge him to a contest.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Shane Ross: I wish to ask him a question on a serious point, however. Senator Hannigan touched on this matter. The ESRI report which came out this morning and from which many people can take some political comfort, especially on the Opposition side of the House, is alarming in one way. I do not wish to go into detail now but I seek a debate on the matter. The overall figures that were produced are in...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Shane Ross: I am finishing now. I do not intend to debate the matter. It is dangerous for us because if the Department of Finance is not producing accurate figures, one wonders whether the budget will need to be revised shortly in the Finance Bill. Perhaps the Leader of the House can ask the Minister for Finance to revise his figures early in the new year and inform the House whether he stands by his...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Shane Ross: We are colleagues anyway.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (20 Dec 2007)

Shane Ross: I am disappointed in the Bill and the Government's economic outlook. I say that as one who for many years supported by and large the economic policies and budgets introduced by the former Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy, and the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen. What the two Ministers did during the Celtic tiger years was instrumental and helpful to the prosperity of...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Shane Ross: I have been listening carefully to the debate on the Order of Business and a fair consensus appears to exist among Members in respect of yesterday's High Court decision on the Ó Cuanacháin case. Like Senator Norris, I have met the woman in question and was most impressed by what she had to say. If this House is so concerned about the matter, perhaps Members could discuss it today.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Shane Ross: I intend to propose an amendment to the Order of Business. Members are not overburdened with business or legislation. If this House is to mean anything to anyone, it should be able to discuss immediate matters, rather than matters of lesser immediacy. The House is scheduled to discuss the 70-year old Constitution, but Members might better discuss what happened in the High Court yesterday...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Shane Ross: Perhaps the Leader will agree to a debate on this subject. Some serious issues arise, into which I do not wish to delve because it is late and the allotted time has been extended. However, it is extraordinary to see such newspaper headlines as appeared today to the effect that the case may cost the family €5 million. How can they possibly charge these fees to those who cannot afford them?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Shane Ross: One should also ask whether those who cannot afford the fees will be prevented from proceeding with their cases. One hundred and fifty cases are to be withdrawn because sufficient resources are not available to take such important, meritorious cases in the courts. I propose we discuss the judgment in the Ó Cuanacháin case immediately after the Order of Business. If the Leader can promise...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Shane Ross: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Shane Ross: We are almost having a debate now on the pharmacists' issue. I cannot understand why time is not allocated for a discussion of the issue. I agree with the comments of Senator Fitzgerald and others on the dictatorship of the HSE in this matter. It is extraordinary that the Seanad is talking itself into a situation where it never debates anything relevant. The important thing seems to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Shane Ross: This issue arose a year ago last January. The abuses which were taking place then are still taking place. Legislation was promised by the former Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Michael McDowell, and was expected before the previous Dáil was dissolved. That legislation has not been produced. There are abuses. Scoundrels are practising as they have always practised. This...

Seanad: Schools Recognition (6 Feb 2008)

Shane Ross: The motion I raise on the Adjournment is the need for the Minister for Education and Science to grant permanent recognition to Glasnevin Educate Together primary school. I was surprised to find that this school does not enjoy permanent recognition. I would have thought that in present circumstances the Educate Together schools would be the type of educational establishments to which the...

Seanad: Schools Recognition (6 Feb 2008)

Shane Ross: I take it from the Minister of State's response that the only bar to the recognition being sought is the issue of a suitable location and that the Department is prepared to assist in any way possible in finding a site. I take it, therefore, the Department is prepared to provide substantial funds towards that.

Seanad: Schools Recognition (6 Feb 2008)

Shane Ross: Does that include funds?

Seanad: Schools Recognition (6 Feb 2008)

Shane Ross: Does it include funds.

Seanad: Schools Recognition (6 Feb 2008)

Shane Ross: Thank you. I take it, in the absence of a denial from the Minister of State, that is a confirmation.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Shane Ross: Hear, hear.