Results 161-180 of 1,954 for speaker:John Gilroy
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: I was present for the entire debate in the Chamber yesterday referred to by other speakers earlier. The Minister, Deputy Howlin, was treated with a level of disrespect. When we invite Ministers to the House for statements the least we could do is treat them with the respect they deserve, and everyone here deserves that respect. Some of the Opposition spokespersons constantly heckled the...
- Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: Senator Leyden is correct that the Minister made reference to an amendment in the Dáil which would remove the provision relating to the exclusion of local authority members from sitting on these boards. I join the Senator in seeking clarification in that regard. While his recollection is more definite than mine, reference was certainly made to such a provision.
- Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: I collected my copy of the amended Bill from the bills office this morning. As such, I presumed it was the most up to date and accurate version of the legislation. However, what Senator Leyden is saying is correct. The relevant provision, subsection 22(5)(c), on page 27, states that a member of a local authority is specifically excluded from sitting on a board.
- Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: I disagree with Senator Leyden's suggestion that Members of the Seanad should be entitled to sit on a board. The logic I follow in this instance is the same as that which applied in respect of the removal of the dual mandate. The same principle arises in this case. However, I join the Senator in seeking clarification on the exclusion of local authority members.
- Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: Including members of the previous Government.
- Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: I ask the Minister for State for clarification on this point. Is it correct to say that the requirement to retire at the age of 65 is laid down in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004? Is it also correct to say that an appointment to this board would constitute an entirely new contract of employment which would avoid the possibility of the application of the...
- Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: It is not.
- Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: I will.
- Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: I would be slow to support this amendment. When we discussed this Bill on Second Stage a few weeks ago, Senators mentioned that there has been confusion and concern among the professional bodies and representative organisations. The Minister clarified the matter at that time. We cannot tolerate or accept anyone who does not work within best international practice, or who works without...
- Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: It does not.
- Seanad: Health Awareness and Physical Fitness: Motion (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: I welcome the Minister. This is an important debate in which I have a particular interest. I will not refer again to the statistics which have been presented. Suffice to say that obesity is a major challenge for society in terms of obvious health impacts, healthy living, quality of life issues and even employment. It is estimated that physical inactivity costs the economy approximately...
- Seanad: Health Awareness and Physical Fitness: Motion (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: I wish to be helpful. The Members of the Opposition are in danger of tying themselves into linguistic knots and Senator Cullinane is talking about hypothetical houses. I will try to add some clarity to the debate. Senator à Domhnaill and Senator à Clochartaigh ask whether a future Minister could abuse this Minister's legislation for some nefarious or perfidious function and this is...
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: That is what a septic tank is. It is very clear.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: Courtesy of Her Majesty's government.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: The â¬50 fee is giving rise to a great deal of trouble. Senator à Murchú referred to the urban-rural divide. I must remind Senator Cullinane - because it appears to have slipped his mind - that it is not discriminatory to charge someone in a particular area â¬50 when one is also imposing development charges on those who live in urban and semi-urban areas. Members of Sinn Féin have not...
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: Those who own houses that were built since the introduction of development charges are obliged to pay such charges, either directly or indirectly. Developers pay the charges in the first instance and then pass them on to householders. Ultimately, it is the householder who pays. Sinn Féin has not been advertising that fact. There is a need for balance and honesty in respect of this...
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: People continue to pay those charges.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: Which Government introduced development charges?
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
John Gilroy: Which Government introduced development charges?