Results 201-220 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

John Minihan: I suppose the excuse one can offer is that there is an election in the air.

Seanad: Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food: Motion. (4 May 2006)

John Minihan: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, it be an instruction to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food that at its meeting for the purpose of a debate on European agriculture policy, to be convened in the Dáil Chamber on Wednesday, 10 May 2006, at 12.10 p.m. until 1.40 p.m., that the following arrangements shall apply: (i) that EU Commissioner for Agriculture and...

Seanad: Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2006: Referral to Joint Committee. (4 May 2006)

John Minihan: I move: That the proposal Seanad Éireann approve draft regulations entitled: Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2006, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 28 April 2006 be referred to the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Services, in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that committee, which, not later than...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

John Minihan: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 3. No. 1, a motion which sets out the arrangements to allow the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food to meet in the Dáil for a debate on European agricultural policy on Wednesday, 10 May 2006, to be taken without debate; No. 2, a referral motion whereby the subject matter of No. 16 on today's Order Paper, concerning the extension of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: The Mullingar accord is gone again.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: The Leader should make three visits.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: It upset Fine Gael terribly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: I join with Senator Brian Hayes in highlighting the issue of the electoral register. Democracy and our system of voting begins with an accurate register. Those of us who stand for elections are conscious of results and have seen how seats have been won by a margin of a couple of votes. Considered alongside the inaccurate figures on our register, the principle of democracy and elections is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: The polls must be good.

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: The view of the Progressive Democrats is that competition, in the same way as it has transformed the airline business, can transform the aviation sector generally for the benefit of consumers. Competition between airlines has worked and it will work between terminals, between service providers within terminals and it should work between airports. The Minister's predecessor correctly stated...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: If it is untrue, I am delighted the Minister will clarify that this evening.

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: Despite the various talks that are taking place, there is a tense stand off between customers, staff and the airlines simply because they do not know what is happening. I was shocked at the comments of the chairman of the Dublin Airport Authority after the recent AGM. He gave the definitive reply, prior to the completion of talks or consultants' reports, that Cork would carry the debt. Is it...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: Dublin is putting the screw on Cork and increasing charges to ensure a competitive advantage when it ultimately operates independently. It has no interest in the consequences for Cork. Cork Airport is well known as a productive operation. Its customers have shown great tolerance. The airport was voted airport of the year in 2002, 2003 and 2004 by the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland, despite...

Seanad: Middle East Peace Process: Statements. (26 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: It is depressing that this House once again returns to the issue of peace in the Middle East within days of a murderous suicide attack in Egypt and just over a week after a bomb attack in Tel Aviv killed nine people. Nevertheless, I welcome the debate and I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I welcome also the comments of the Minister, Deputy Ahern, and the Government's continuing...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: I told Senator Brian Hayes his party was being shafted.

Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: These statements are particularly appropriate at this time, given the recent publication by the Equality Authority of its report, Inequality and the Stereotyping of Young People. I want to put on record my commendation of the work of Mary Cunningham, director of the National Youth Council of Ireland and Niall Crowley, CEO of the Equality Authority. The greatest gratitude must be to Maurice...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and the opportunity to speak on the use of the Irish language, how it is taught to children and adults and its promotion and preservation. There will hardly be a Member of this House who is not concerned by the fact many of our young people leave school without a reasonable command of the Irish language as stated in the Opposition motion. I would...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

John Minihan: I join with Senator Finucane in highlighting the issue of stem cell treatment in Cork being administered by a GP practice. I welcome the fact that the Irish Medicines Board is investigating the matter. Senator Finucane highlighted what has happened in County Clare and I am sure all Members of the House will join in supporting his remarks. With regard to the accident and emergency situation,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

John Minihan: ——that it is only the families and constituents of Members of the Opposition who become ill. On this side of the House, we equally——

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

John Minihan: As usual, Senator Ulick Burke cannot listen.