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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)

Paddy Burke: It is the Department of Finance, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)

Paddy Burke: In its submission today the Law Society calls for a new task force along the lines of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board, MIAB. Is there a difference between the task force and the review committee set up by the Department of Finance or the Minister for Finance?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)

Paddy Burke: Is Mr. Gilhooly saying that would be a better way forward than just having a working group?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I second the proposal made by Senator Kieran O'Donnell in regard to having a debate here in-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I would like to add to that, if the Cathaoirleach allows.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: The Leas-Chathaoirleach does not want to allow me.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: This House can play an important role in regard to Brexit. We can do things here they cannot do in committees, or in the other House for that matter. The proposal was made by Senator O'Donnell to set aside a number of days to bring in various people who can outline their thoughts and views in regard to Brexit. This may require changes to Standing Orders or other initiatives to be taken....

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I wish to share two of the four minutes I have to Senator Mulherin.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House. I congratulate Senator Butler on introducing this motion. It is a very important one and, as Senator Humphreys said, we need a debate on this issue. It is not that big of an issue but it is a very important one. We are having an outstanding debate here on it. During the crash a particular group of people, self-employed sole traders, were the hardest...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Driver Licence Applications (14 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter. I wish to share a minute and a half of my time with Senator Mulherin.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Driver Licence Applications (14 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to the House. As a long-standing Member of the House for many years, I am sure he loves coming back to it. I wish him well in his new portfolio and hope he has a long career in that office. The issue concerns the need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to review Government policy relating to the Road Safety Authority...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Driver Licence Applications (14 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I thank the Minister for his reply but it is a typical Civil Service answer. Nothing we said could be interpreted as other than wanting the process to be open, transparent and fair. Nobody is suggesting otherwise. How could the fact the post office would process and co-ordinate the application and send it on to the licensing authority be anything other than open, transparent and fair? The...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to come here in the next session for a debate on funding for the International Development Association, IDA. The association is funded, in the main, by the World Bank and participating countries. The IDA carries out great work in poorer countries throughout the world. It has proved to be an exceptional tool in supporting...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I had indicated to speak.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: The Acting Chairman said eight speakers remain.

Seanad: Public Procurement: Statements (12 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murphy, to the House. I congratulate him on this, his first occasion addressing Seanad Éireann, and on his elevation to Minister of State. I wish him well in his portfolio and I have no doubt at all that he will make a wonderful job of the Ministry. The Government identified procurement as key in its public service reform programme, which it...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I ask the Leader to clarify how the national European parliaments operate in trade deals between the EU and non-EU countries. Recently, a deal between the EU and Canada was concluded after seven years of negotiations. In some cases, people have said that the deal will have to be ratified by national parliaments. Can the Leader confirm whether that is the case and, if so, will both Chambers...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I wish to support a good Senator in front of me, Senator Butler, in regard to rates on commercial buildings. Small businesses are under enormous pressure. The Senator is correct in saying out-of-town shopping centres could affect the life and soul of many towns throughout the country. Even the small towns have been sucked into the bigger urban areas.It is important for the Minister for...

Seanad: Local Authority Members' Terms and Conditions: Motion (5 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: I agree with the motion that has been proposed and seconded by the two Senators on the far side of the House. I believe it is only right and proper that councillors' pay and terms are renegotiated. This present operation is in being since 2014 and it is only settling down after the agreements that were put in place by the former Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government,...

Seanad: Local Authority Members' Terms and Conditions: Motion (5 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: The Senator was well rewarded.