Results 22,801-22,820 of 23,109 for speaker:Paddy Burke
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2004 [[i]Certified Money Bill[/i]]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: I support Senator Browne. I listened with interest to the Minister's list of tax shelter schemes such as the seaside resort and urban renewal schemes and he pointed out that those at the high end of the economic spectrum availed of those breaks. Those on lower incomes could avail of the tax break recommended here. Great credit is due to those who train from one end of the year in hurling,...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2004 [[i]Certified Money Bill[/i]]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Those might have eluded us for a number of years but we might be in the shake-up this year. The Minister should consider this worthy proposal. Anyone could stand behind the recommendation.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Allow the Minister to continue.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: The Senator's point is well made now.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: I apologise for putting the Senator off his stride.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: The Senator is moving away from the amendment.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 1 and 4 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Senator Norris, we are on Committee Stage and I think you have made your point.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Senator Brian Hayes, I am sorry, I call Senator Ryan. I did not see you raise your hand.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Senator Wilson without interruption.
- Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his seven years as Minister for Finance. As Senator Mansergh pointed out, he has probably served the longest term as Minister for Finance since the 1930s. I congratulate the Minister on pulling a fair few rabbits out of hats during that time. He sold Eircom and the TSB and then he raided the Central Bank. When he could find nothing else to do he...
- Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: If that is happening, the land will need to be acquired and funding put in place. The Minister might consider these issues. This is one of the least controversial Finance Bills to pass through the House for many years. There are some issues that could be discussed further. As has been pointed out by a number of Senators, we should investigate more closely the position of the underprivileged...
- Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Senator Browne, without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Allow Senator Cox to continue without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Allow Senator Cox to continue without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Allow Senator Cox to continue.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Senator Cox without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Senator Wilson without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Please allow the Minister to continue without interruption.