Results 141-160 of 447 for speaker:Brendan Kenneally

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: Recently, I read a newspaper report on the activities of American and British intelligence agencies as they relate to Ireland. The matter was also brought to my attention by a constituent. Normally, I do not have much faith in what I read in many newspapers, but this matter may be worth exploring. According to the article, those intelligence agencies are vetting all telecommunications...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I wish to raise a couple of issues. First, there was a fairly robust debate in the other House yesterday on cancer care services in Cork and the provision of an oncology ward. It transpires this morning, from listening to the manager of Cork University Hospital on the radio, that it is already in hand. Approval has already been given for such an oncology unit and building will commence next...

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I am glad to have an opportunity to discuss the Estimates. Senator McDowell said he did not understand the word "prudence". It is obvious that his party does not understand the word because it was anything but prudent when it was in government——

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: One wonders what state we would be in now if the Labour Party had anything to do with our economy. With regard to the number of gardaí, at the end of 2006 they will number 14,000 between those who are fully attested and those in training. It surprises me a little that the Estimates do not get more attention from the media and elsewhere. There are three arms to the financial debate each year...

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I have sought this debate on a number of occasions and I am happy to contribute to it. Everybody is aware there are problems with oncology services nationally but they are far more acute in the regions away from Dublin. I will outline what the problems are and, in doing so, will draw from my experience in the south east. Recently, there was a farcical situation in Cork where an oncologist...

Seanad: Energy Resources: Statements. (16 Feb 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I welcome my friend the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Browne, and wish him well on his return to the Department. He has built up considerable knowledge of the area from his previous tenure, which he will put to good use. This issue will become a greater part of our discussions in the future. Today's debate is not only about energy...

Seanad: Third Level Education: Statements (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to the House. I am glad to have the opportunity to speak in the debate. The Minister of State will be getting the point in stereo, so to speak, as I intend to reiterate the points made by my colleague from Waterford, Senator Cummins. In contributing, I will concentrate on the issue of funding, particularly with regard to how Waterford has...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I concur with other speakers who called for a debate on what happened on the streets of our capital city last Saturday. I agree there is a certain cohort among our community which was opposed to this parade because of those who would march in it. For once, however, I find myself in agreement with Senator Ryan that it did not matter to most of the rioters who was marching; the parade was...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I also wish to welcome the Minister to the House. To date, this measure has prompted widespread debate at the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. Many stakeholders have attended that committee to give their views on the proposed legislation. The Bill has been extensively aired in the Lower House and there has been much media coverage. It has provoked a wide debate...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: A common theme ran through many of the contributions on Second Stage of the Bill. Nobody had any real difficulty with the concept that where people break the law, they should be punished. The problem for many Members related to the type of penalties that were laid down, although I will not address that issue now as it will be dealt with during consideration of another amendment. A number of...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I fully accept Senator McHugh's bona fides and what he said earlier about his party not wanting to see any way around the law but he will forgive me for thinking a couple of his amendments, including this one, seem to suggest that. This issue is not really about fishermen but about transporters, processors and so on. I have heard of many incidents over the years where lorries have arrived at...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I do not understand the point of deleting the subsection as it is common sense to dispose of confiscated fish and get the best possible price for them. Who will receive the proceeds of any such sale? If a fisherman is subsequently found not guilty of breaking the law, will the proceeds of the sale be returned to him?

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I do not see any reason to delete this subsection. There was much debate on Second Stage regarding a provision for firing into vessels. Some Members made a fuss about that matter, although I did not have a problem with it. I foresee circumstances where such actions will be necessary because some fairly unsavoury characters can be met at sea. Gardaí, Defence Forces personnel and people who...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I would welcome the Minister's clarification on this, and I sympathise with Senator McHugh's proposal. As we well know with our court system, God knows how long it can take for an appeal to be heard. It is not beyond the realms of possibility that a fisherman would win the appeal, but would have been without the boat for a period of three, six or 12 months while waiting for the appeal. This...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: This is an area of the Bill on which I have a difference of opinion with the Minister in terms of what we are doing, as many of the sanctions being laid down, particularly in respect of some of the smaller operators, are far too severe for silly minor offences. Such offences can happen even with the best will in the world. I will not rehash my comments on Second Stage when I gave a number of...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: As we are on the last section, I move that we conclude Committee Stage now.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: As I understand it no amendments are to be proposed on Report Stage, therefore, I propose that we take Report Stage now.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: It is listed for 2.30 p.m. tomorrow. Does Senator McHugh mean this afternoon or tomorrow afternoon?

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I do not understand the procedure.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I suggest that Report Stage be taken this afternoon if possible.