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Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Liam Twomey: The Government press office is doing the same.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Liam Twomey: Let us have the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Liam Twomey: We have spent that much time on it, we could have a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Liam Twomey: I would love to have a debate on how the resources of Government are used.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Liam Twomey: We are talking about——

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Liam Twomey: Democracy is a very important issue.

Seanad: National Waste Strategy: Statements (6 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: The motion before the House concentrates on illegal drug use and the misuse of alcohol. It does not mention the abuse of prescription drugs to which many people in society are addicted. If we are to deal with such problems, we should consider alcohol and drugs separately. The problem of alcohol can only be solved if there is a change in Irish culture away from binge drinking. Alcohol...

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: It is appropriate, in light of what I am about to say, that we have just finished a debate on the 70th anniversary of the Constitution. Senators have spoken about what the Constitution means to the people of Ireland. Two sensitive cases which have made the news headlines over recent weeks have brought to our attention the abuse of citizens' constitutional rights by two Departments and two...

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: Only two paragraphs of the Minister's response related to the matter I raised. I am sorry to say we are no better off. Of the 64 applicants how many were refused? How many are in the same position as the one I raised? This is a case of the State being unhappy with the outcome and taking the person to court knowing he does not have the resources to challenge the State in the High Court....

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: The number of cases is not a matter for the courts. If there are 64 applicants——

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: We should know how many similar cases there are if the Minister is taking this person to court.

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: If there is only one case, it will cost more to take it to the High Court than to pay compensation. That is typical of the conduct of the Health Service Executive and the Department of Education and Science.

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: We cannot use the courts as an excuse. I heard another Senator make many comments on what the courts and the Director of Public Prosecutions should do. We are right to expect answers from the Department on this case.

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: The State will ensure the person in question does not have the opportunity to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: There is still no resolution.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: What is out of order?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: So did I.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: Thank you.

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: He might be quite happy as a woman.

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: Whatever about Senator Alex White congratulating the Government, when the Government congratulates itself, it smacks of a self-delusional, almost patronising and colonial attitude. It is not long since Ireland declared itself a republic and the Government should not engage in such behaviour but when parties are in Government too long, these habits creep in. The debate gives a sense of us...