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Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: We must give credit to Senator Mooney who stated in the House today that, as a parent, he was not happy with the Bill. He said that if he were outside politics, he would not accept its provisions. Senator Mooney's contribution took great courage. Many Dáil and Seanad Members have communicated over the past ten years with various representative groups in the disabilities sectors and none...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: The Minister of State will have an opportunity to reply. There are many others outside this House who will categorise him in turn.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: I am grateful for the Minister of State's assessment. If that is his attitude, he should carry on and it will get him places. It has got him into trouble before. I await the Minister of State's reply when he is ready to give it in a courteous manner. I am well used to his lack of courtesy.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: It is not a bit strange. The Minister of State is here, probably against his will. He has been told to toe the line and perhaps that is the best way for him to deal with these matters.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: I return the compliment.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: I will, but the Minister of State should be asked to restrain himself.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: I seek the protection of the Chair from the Minister of State's snide remarks.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: If enacted, the Bill will create a huge bureaucratic infrastructure of hundreds of assessment officers.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: I will speak through the Chair, as I have done all day. I would have continued to do so were it not for the arrogance of the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey. Perhaps the Minister of State will agree to tell us how many people will be employed? I may be incorrect in suggesting it will be hundreds. I am open to correction on the number of liaison officers, complaints officers and appeals...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: We are not allowed to.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: Did the Senator not hear what the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey, said? He qualified everything he said. Why are we here?

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: I know it is hard for the Government side to take it.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: On a point of order——

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: I ask Senator Daly to withdraw that——

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: ——because we are speaking according to a roster. Senator Daly should withdraw that statement.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: The Government side has no commitment to it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: The Senator was missing for a few days when the debate was on.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: I support Senator Norris's call for regulation and legislation of charities in view of the alleged misappropriation of funds from the Christina Noble Foundation. Various reports in 1990, 1996 and 2002 indicated the urgent need for regulation and legislation for 6,500 registered charities. Allegations of such a significant misappropriation of funds indicate an urgent need for control in this...

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Ulick Burke: That is agreed.

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Ulick Burke: The Fine Gael Senators are sharing time.