Results 22,281-22,300 of 23,109 for speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I take the opportunity to wish the Minister and his officials a happy Christmas.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 12 and 14 to 16, inclusive, are related to amendment No. 11 and they may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 5 and 8 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I second the amendment. As I am conscious of the lack of time, I will not go over the ground covered by Senator Browne. I am worried about Part 5 of the Bill. According to section 22(3), the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 does not apply to staff recruited in the first three months following the establishment of the health service executive. Therefore, the...

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: It will be open to abuse.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Of course not.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Senator can speak when proposing his amendment and he can reply at a later stage.

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

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Hospitals Building Programme. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: He is a fine councillor.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: That is agreed.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Senator's time is concluded.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Members will have their chance to reply. Allow the Minister to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Allow the Minister of State to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: We have given this section a good airing.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendment No. 130 is an alternative to amendment No. 129 and amendment No. 131 is related. Amendments Nos. 129 to 131, inclusive, may be taken together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 1: In page 23, to delete lines 11 to 48 to delete page 24 and in page 25 to delete lines 1 to 24. I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. We need to debate the insurance liability issue further. We need to consult with other bodies, particularly IBEC and the bodies involved in the insurance industry. While I appreciate the assurances officials from the...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I thank the Minister of State for clarifying the position in respect of this matter. The amendment could not be discussed on Committee Stage. In view of what the Minister of State said, I am satisfied that the necessary guarantees will be put in place and that there will be no risk to anybody who may find themselves without cover should a serious accident occur. I welcome the fact that a...