Results 201-220 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: Report of National Task Force on Obesity: Statements. (24 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: As I have had a cold in recent days, I might be a bad advertisement for a debate on health. However, the debate provides the opportunity to raise important issues. I am glad the Minister of State made a concise and decisive speech because it might encourage us to read more fully the task force report, which draws attention to important matters that should be addressed quickly. As you will be...

Seanad: Hospital Services. (24 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: The Senator should not leave out Ennis.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: One gets good value for money in County Clare.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: We are getting other visitors instead.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Brendan Daly: The Cathaoirleach has caught me by surprise, since I had thought that the Minister would speak at this stage. I support the amendment. While we have some concerns about the survey that has been published — I have not seen the figures — we should not be unduly alarmed. Nevertheless, we must take account of it. There are positive indications. I have just looked through the quarterly report...

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (21 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I join in the good wishes to the Tánaiste and wish her well in the onerous task she faces. The situation is critical but it is not necessary to get hysterical and emotional about what is happening. The problem must be dealt with in a planned and positive way. Investment is required to enable it to be dealt with and it is available now more than ever. It was a joke to hear Ben Dunne on...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I propose to share time with Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I have represented the Shannon area in the Oireachtas for 32 years and have heard much talk about airports in that time. I am glad we are having this type of discussion because for far too long people in my constituency were worried about whether there would be any more flights into Shannon Airport. It was a case of seeking special concessions and devising other ingenuous means to attract...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I do not want to lecture Members and it is unnecessary to do so. The stark reality is that Dublin Airport is crowded with business as more people wish to fly into and out of the country. It is inevitable there will be a strain on accommodation but there are several measures than can be taken to reduce that strain. It is obvious that Members who made reference to Third World airports have not...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I was only warming up. However, I conclude by observing that it is a great day when we are debating a situation where we have more business than we can handle. I wish it were the same in other parts of the country.

Seanad: Job Losses. (13 Apr 2005)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator Dooley for giving me the opportunity to make a brief intervention with regard to this industry. I regret that we must raise this matter, but unfortunately Microsemi has given notice of its intention to lay off most of its workers. It intends to retain a limited presence in Ennis, which is welcome. Perhaps in the next year or so, following reorganisation, it might be possible...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2005)

Brendan Daly: The Minister for Health and Children and the Minister for Finance have been discussing the acute hospital budget and the development plans for acute hospitals that will be put into operation this year. Will the Leader persuade the Minister for Health and Children to as soon as possible provide the House with an outline what has been agreed and the projects that will proceed this year? I am...

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator Leyden for sharing time with me. What concerns me is that the plan is drawing to a close and will be finished in approximately a year's time. I was surprised to learn from the Minister today that no decision has been made by the Government to have another national development plan. It is critical that we have a further national development plan. If my contribution can be...

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Brendan Daly: I will curtail my contribution to facilitate Senator Ulick Burke even though he would not do the same for me.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Brendan Daly: I emphasise the necessity to put a new national development plan in place and to commence it now to deal with the shortcomings in the existing arrangement. It is unreal that substantial available funding has not been spent. How can we go back to the EU seeking additional funding if we have not spent what is earmarked? There is an urgency to expedite these plans and the provision of sewerage...

Seanad: Tsunami Disaster: Statements. (2 Feb 2005)

Brendan Daly: I wish to share my time with Senator Feeney, by agreement.

Seanad: Tsunami Disaster: Statements. (2 Feb 2005)

Brendan Daly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, and compliment him and the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, on their work in regard to the disaster. Since taking up office, the Minister of State has had a baptism of water if not fire. This disaster sent a wake-up call throughout the international community. There is a necessity to deal effectively with many of the issues raised in this...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: I missed the Minister of State's opening speech. I ask him to clarify the position of private nursing homes and institutions. Pensions have been taken into account during the amalgamation of finances which has been needed to fund the care of elderly people in private nursing homes. The cost of accommodation in such nursing homes, which can be quite expensive, has been met by a combination of...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: I propose to share time with Senator Ormonde.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment and wish him well in office. His Department has a highly-skilled and professional staff, some of whom have been working on the complex and varied issues relevant to the Department's work for many years. These are issues that impact significantly on communities. I spent a short time in the Department and am aware of the competence and...