Results 161-180 of 447 for speaker:Brendan Kenneally

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

Brendan Kenneally: We had a slot from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. today for Committee Stage. Report Stage would probably not take that long. Perhaps we could take Report Stage at 3 p.m. if the Opposition agrees.

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

Brendan Kenneally: That is fine. I propose that Report Stage be taken at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: When we discussed this matter on Committee Stage, I noted that the amendments proposed then could provide for a way around the legislation, although I accept Senator McHugh's bona fides when he denies any such intention. We are trying to tighten up the legislation as best we can and the Minister has indicated that provision for this matter was made elsewhere in the Bill. I fear that an...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Minister and his staff for their diligence and help during the passage of this legislation. I also thank Opposition spokespersons and those who contributed on Second Stage. A long time seems to have passed since the Bill was published. There were extensive discussions on the Bill at meetings of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. This Bill was...

Seanad: Garda Deployment. (28 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment and the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, for coming to the House to take it. The proposal I put forward is self-explanatory. There is a problem with gardaí doing clerical work in that they are not doing what they were trained to do. We send them to Templemore for 18 months or two years; I am not sure...

Seanad: Garda Deployment. (28 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Minister of State for the his reply. His comment that a number of posts that are filled at present by members of the force could be filled by civilians echoes my point. I hope the Minister will be in a position to sort that out as soon as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: There is a need for a debate in this House on energy policy. Ireland is dependent on oil and many experts believe that at current consumption levels the world stocks of oil will run out in approximately 50 years time. The likelihood is that consumption will increase as far-eastern countries such as China become more developed and that the date will be brought forward. We should explore the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: The Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources recently came across a man in the west who wanted to put a small wind turbine in his back garden to power some of his home's electricity needs and reduce energy costs. The circumference of the turbine would have been smaller than a satellite dish, yet while one does not need planning permission for a satellite dish, he must...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I, too, wish to raise the decision made by ComReg in the past couple of days to discontinue services to parishes and communities throughout the country. Clarity must be brought to the debate. I will raise the issue tomorrow at the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural resources. Technically, ComReg is within its rights in this regard, but it could have put more thought into...

Seanad: Energy Strategy: Motion. (17 May 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "welcomes the Government's intention to publish a Green Paper on Energy Policy which will address the key challenges for Irish energy to 2020 including strategies to reduce Ireland's dependency on imported fossil fuels through the accelerated development of renewable energy sources and enhanced...

Seanad: Energy Strategy: Motion. (17 May 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (2 Jun 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I have a general problem with the way the Judiciary applies the laws passed by the Oireachtas, particularly with regard to sentencing. The Judiciary is far too lenient in its interpretation of what we are doing, thus not reflecting the message we are sending out from the House. We tried to legislate for ten-year mandatory sentences for those caught with drugs valued at over £10,000 but for...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (2 Jun 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: It is not enough.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: ComReg has just published another report on telecommunications charges. We are the head of a league that it would be better not to top. We have discussed this comprehensively at the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources with all the stakeholders. Nothing, however, is happening. There is a suggestion that the high costs are because we talk so much on mobile phones but...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services: Motion (27 Sep 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I will disappoint Senator O'Toole because I will not withdraw the amendment. I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Eireann" and substitute the following: —Recognising that— —telecommunications services, including broadband, in Ireland are provided by the electronic communications sector operating in a fully liberalised market; —the market is regulated where...

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I move: That Seanad Éireann: recognises the vital importance of Energy Policy to Ireland's progress, in terms of sustained growth, prosperity and social development; accepts that we have an obligation of duty to the next generation to be challenging and far-sighted in our energy management strategy; welcomes the publication of the Government's Energy Green Paper entitled Towards A...

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Minister of State and Members who contributed to the debate. By and large, most of the contributions were constructive. I was a little surprised an amendment was tabled because the objective of the motion was to generate debate on energy. One theme ran through everybody's contribution, namely, the need for incentives to encourage new participants into the field of renewable...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I pay tribute to the gardaí in Waterford for their handling of a sensitive and difficult murder case which has received much national publicity. They have acted in a caring manner in most difficult circumstances and I compliment Superintendent Dave Sheahan and his team on that. We are often quick to criticise the Garda and should be as quick to praise the force when praise is due. The...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003 [Seanad Bill amended by Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: At 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 25 October 2006.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: With regard to the salmon report to which other Members have referred in the House this afternoon, I wish to make it clear that the report is only a recommendation and no decision has been made as yet. I have no problem supporting the call for a discussion in this House on the subject. However, other reports have been prepared on the topic, including one by the Joint Committee on...