Results 181-190 of 190 for speaker:Mark Dearey

Seanad: Prohibition of Depleted Uranium Weapons Bill 2009: Second Stage (3 Mar 2010)

Mark Dearey: I am proud to be associated with the introduction of the Prohibition of Depleted Uranium Weapons Bill 2009. The nuclear industry has never given a convincing explanation as to how it deals with the waste generated in the production of electricity in nuclear power stations. Before the 22 February deadline for submissions on the proposed new build of nuclear plants in the United Kingdom, I...

Seanad: Job Creation: Statements (3 Mar 2010)

Mark Dearey: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary. It is nice to meet him. I was almost freaked out by the welcoming comments made to me last week, namely, that my background in business qualified me to be an expert in business. I will make it clear. In the overall economy I am a bottom feeder. I take product in, add value and sell it on. It takes me and nine others to do that and we are...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Mark Dearey: It is Senator Regan who is allowing himself to be distracted by the speculative news on the radio this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Mark Dearey: If he is going to take his lead from the latest radio broadcast he is the one who is being distracted from what are the issues of the day, which are jobs for the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Mark Dearey: In regard to the issue of head shops, Senator Mullen asked if we are going far enough. He is right. We must address the cultural phenomenon these shops are creating. They are located on the main streets of our towns and are making drug taking, illicit or otherwise, seem like a mainstream activity. When it comes to enforcement the ban on substances is extremely welcome, and the Minister is...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mark Dearey: I spoke briefly yesterday on the Border economy and I wish to return to the subject with a little more hope in my heart following the announcement that Warner Chilcott intend to establish 200 jobs in a new pharmaceutical facility at Mullagharlin, just outside Dundalk. It is a town with a proud manufacturing tradition that has reinvented itself a number of times from being a railway town to a...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Mark Dearey: I am coming to this relatively fresh, which may not be a disadvantage. I can see the welfare issues involved and the danger that a 12 month period will be interpreted as a charter for the underbelly of the industry that we all abhor. Twelve months for some of these individuals is more than enough time to adapt. I have seen this is in other sectors along the Border over the years, so I...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Mark Dearey: I again thank Members for their kind remarks this morning. While I had expected all of that to finish yesterday, long may it continue. I wish to address the issue of the Border economy. I call for a debate on an assessment of the impact the small reduction in VAT has had to date. I acknowledge that I might be slightly previous in this regard as the figures may not yet be available but it...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Mark Dearey: I thank Senators for their kind words and warm welcome. I am surprised to see how many Members I have already met in various guises. I was in Senator Quinn's shop as a young boy with my mother and I served Senator Hannigan a libation. This has been a curious hour. I thank the Leader for his welcome and I thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for allowing me to say these few words. As Senators will...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Mark Dearey: Senators will forgive me if I do not deal head-on with the issues raised today. I thank the Taoiseach for his nomination, bearing Senator O'Toole's comments in mind, and I thank you again, a Chathaoirligh. I thank Senator Boyle for his hand-holding. This has been a difficult day but he has found the time to introduce me to the mechanisms and workings of the House.