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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: Before the Easter recess, I asked the Leader for a debate on the current economic conditions. Senator MacSharry and other Senators on the Government side also called for such a debate. It would be apt to invite the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, to the Chamber as soon as possible to discuss this matter before he is elevated to another office. The discussion should focus on rising...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: Tax clearance certificates.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: Was there a reason?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: That is ridiculous.

Seanad: Visit of Algerian Delegation (8 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: Before I call on the next speaker, I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the Council of the Nation of Algeria led by his Excellency, Abdelkader Bensalah, President of the Council. On my own behalf and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a warm welcome to you all and sincere good wishes for a very successful visit.

Seanad: Lisbon Reform Treaty: Statements (Resumed). (8 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs: Motion (9 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Devins, to the House and thank him for being here and staying for the duration of the debate. I find it difficult to be overly critical because Senator Corrigan and Deputy Devins are two people whom I would hold in high regard, but the amendment proposed by the Government takes some seeing to believe. In my time in the Seanad, usually Private Members'...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (9 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: I have raised a number of matters on the Adjournment recently relating to education and I am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, is present to respond on this matter. It concerns Colaiste Pobail Osraí in Kilkenny city. The school has operated as a post-primary school for a number of years and has been located in its current premises since 1995. The premises is located at the back...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: Whatever about the violence on Sunday between the Dublin and Meath players, I thought we were going to experience violence in the House today between Senators Norris and Mullen. I again call on the Leader to invite the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to this House. On each occasion since Christmas that I have been present in the House for the Order of Business I have asked for a...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: The Senator has not withdrawn——

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: The Senator should withdraw that.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: He just said he stood over it.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: He said he stood over them.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: There was no apology.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: The Senator should give credit where credit is due.

Seanad: National Skills Strategy: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: I propose to share time with Senator Ormonde.

Seanad: National Skills Strategy: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: As Senator Boyle remarked, it is opportune to have a debate on the skills strategy at a time when there is some difficulty within the employment market. Previous speakers have observed that the unemployment rate is the highest for several years, with the ESRI predicting a rate of 6% by the end of the year. This represent a significant change from the situation that prevailed in recent...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects: Motion (23 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: Allow Senator Boyle to continue without interruption.