Results 25,301-25,320 of 26,350 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: Obviously, many do.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: I am glad the Government conceded to the Opposition's request regarding the means of dealing with the Water Services (Amendment) Bill. It is very important. We all agree that this House does its job properly in scrutinising legislation. The idea of allowing but one day for Committee Stage is wrong. I thank the Leader and the Whips on all sides for deciding on a reasonable arrangement such...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: Unfortunately, the Minister did not seem to understand a lot yesterday.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: That is why I am asking for a debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: On a point of order, if there was any ill-treatment of the Minister yesterday, we will raise it at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges because if there is a specific complaint, we would certainly be interested in hearing it. Certainly, when I was present he was not treated disrespectfully. If the Minister was treated disrespectfully at any stage of the debate from within my grouping,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: Senator Healy Eames should use the bus lane because she carries out important State business as well.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: I remind Senator Healy Eames that she and her party voted for the bank guarantee.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: The Minister is familiar with GP contracts, having had one for a number of years.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: I asked a question on the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: Which Minister is coming into the House for the debate on the Water Services (Amendment) Bill and until what time is he available this evening? That information will help me to decide whether to move the amendment. That is just a question.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: On the basis of the answer the Leader has given it is being pressed because there will not be sufficient time until 9 o'clock when it is guillotined.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: I commend the Minister for Communication, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte on his decision yesterday to hold an independent inquiry into the "Prime Time Investigates" programme on Irish missionaries abroad, in light of the judgment in favour of Fr. Kevin Reynolds. It is an important step forward that there is an independent investigation into the matter. I commend the Minister...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: I was here and did not interrupt him once.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: I do not agree with Senator Bacik on this. The Minister was treated with respect yesterday.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: That is why interruptions occur. We are not opposing every single measure.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: Go on, let Senator Bacik have her run today. I missed her during the week.
- Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: Jackie Healy-Rae.
- Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: It was 5% of GNP last year.
- Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: Perhaps the Minister could confirm he will not cut social welfare or child benefit.
- Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)
Darragh O'Brien: Who was that?