Results 1,181-1,200 of 1,750 for speaker:Declan Breathnach
- Brexit Negotiations: Statements (25 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I am sharing time with Deputies Jackie Cahill and Robert Troy. The clock is ticking. There are 185 days to go. I am tinged with a certain sadness at the prospect of any reintroduction of a Border, either hard or soft, when it has, for all intents and purposes, been removed. That tinge of sadness also creates a certain madness at the futility of two islands on the periphery of Europe...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Transport Scheme: Discussion (25 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I thank the Chair and Senator Ruane for allowing me to comment.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Transport Scheme: Discussion (25 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I came here to listen to this debate because Deputies Aylward and I have tabled questions on school transport as part of the Topical Issue debate. I hope that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport will turn up for the Topical Issue debate. I believe that the scheme is broken, as other members have said. The scheme cost €190 million and there has been an increase of...
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I think one has to.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I fully support the overall objective of the Bill, which is to tackle alcohol abuse and underage drinking. I welcome the targeted and evidence-based measures that will help us to address these issues. I would like the Minister to help us along the way by answering a number of questions as part of my process of obtaining an understanding of the right way to finalise this Bill. I do not want...
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: Those involved with breweries need to be given an opportunity to prepare for the new regime. Regardless of whether this is right or wrong, they know it is going to happen. They need to be able to minimise the cost. Those involved with small breweries in particular need to be able to cope with it. When does the Minister realistically expect that this Bill will be implemented in full? I...
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I ask Members to allow Deputy Nolan to make her contribution. Show some respect for Deputy Nolan and the Chair.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: The Deputy must conclude.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I ask the Deputy to conclude.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: Before I call Deputy Aylward I remind Members that we are dealing with amendments Nos. 9, 11, 12 and 18 and I ask that in the interests of moving this Bill forward they stick to the purpose of the amendments.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I ask the Deputy to stick to the purpose of the amendment, which is labelling on alcohol and not labelling of Kerry.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: The Minister will get a chance to reply. I ask Deputy Danny Healy-Rae to conclude.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I ask Deputy Danny Healy-Rae to continue.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I call Deputy Mattie McGrath.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: Please, Deputy.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I accept that and that is why I gave the Deputy some latitude.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I call Deputy Mattie McGrath.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: The Deputy should stay on the issue of labelling.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: I am trying to keep him focused.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Declan Breathnach: The Deputy should speak on the labelling issue.