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Seanad: Waste Management: Motion (22 Jun 2016)

Paul Daly: While I do not have a problem with the statutory instrument the motion proposes to annul, I have a difficulty with the manner in which it was introduced. It is most unfortunate that the previous Minister, Deputy Kelly, signed the relevant ministerial order two days before the general election, with little interaction with the waste collection companies.

Seanad: Waste Management: Motion (22 Jun 2016)

Paul Daly: There was little interaction with the companies or members of the public whom this affects most since the signing of the ministerial order two days prior to the calling of the general election. That is where the problems arose that have us here today. I commend Sinn Féin for raising the issue, but, as ever, it is seen as an opportunity to grab headlines such as "We will ban bin...

Seanad: Waste Management: Motion (22 Jun 2016)

Paul Daly: Sinn Féin has no solutions, answers or proposals as to what should be done if the statutory instrument was to be annulled.

Seanad: Waste Management: Motion (22 Jun 2016)

Paul Daly: I commend Senator Murnane O'Connor; our representative in the Dáil, Deputy Barry Cowen, and the Minister who, when the problem was flagged, sat down with industry representatives, came up with solutions and negotiated a model. It is not the ideal solution and there will be problems in the forthcoming year, but in that solution he has taken the opportunity to monitor developments and...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Paul Daly: I wish to be associated with the condemnation of the atrocious events in both Orlando and France and to extend my sympathy and that of my colleagues to all concerned. Will the Leader ask the appropriate Minister to visit the House to outline the whereabouts of the proposed national wind energy guidelines? Recently, Westmeath County Council introduced a variation to the country development...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Paul Daly: At the end of my few words, I was going to note that the Cathaoirleach is a west Cork man. I know that Senator Buttimer's roots are also in west Cork, and, as was mentioned, Bernie is also in the audience. As a proud Westmeath man, I find myself in the precarious position that, irrespective of whether I am at home or at work, I will be answerable to somebody from west Cork. I will just...