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Seanad: Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy. (13 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I do not wish to argue with the Chair's ruling but I would appreciate if Senator Quinn could be allowed the opportunity to speak.

Seanad: Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy. (13 Jun 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Our duty here today is to pay our respects to somebody who served the State for a long time as Taoiseach, the highest parliamentary elected position in the country. I believe the words spoken by the previous speakers would be echoed by all of us, the reality being that people will have different views of Charlie Haughey, a controversial and charismatic figure who was perhaps loved and loathed...

Seanad: Supreme Court Judgment on Statutory Rape: Statements. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I wish to share time with my colleague, Senator Norris. I welcome the Minister and deeply appreciate that he has come to the House. An earlier speaker made the point that he was very much on the defensive. He spent the first ten minutes scotching stuff in today's newspapers. I strongly believe the Minister should have come into the House yesterday to explain, in a non-confrontational manner,...

Seanad: Supreme Court Judgment on Statutory Rape: Statements. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Supreme Court Judgment on Statutory Rape: Statements. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I will duly report that to the Senator.

Seanad: Supreme Court Judgment on Statutory Rape: Statements. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Is there no legal impediment to proffering another charge?

Seanad: Supreme Court Judgment on Statutory Rape: Statements. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Where is it kept and how is it accessed?

Seanad: Supreme Court Judgment on Statutory Rape: Statements. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: The question is how it is accessed and not how do I access it.

Seanad: Supreme Court Judgment on Statutory Rape: Statements. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Is there a constitutional problem with it?

Seanad: Public Hospital Land: Motion. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I thank Senator O'Meara for sharing her time with me. I deeply appreciate it. I also welcome the Minister of State to the House. I had fully intended to speak strongly and vehemently in support of the Fine Gael motion. However, having listened to the Tánaiste's views, my position has changed quite substantially, albeit perhaps not completely. My opposition had been on the basis that...

Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I have listened to the debate with great interest and wish Members would have the same interest in the social partnership process as they always have when it comes towards a conclusion. I have raised this issue time and again and during peace time while no negotiations were taking place. On at least three occasions in the past year I asked in this House for a process to be established whereby...

Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Yes.

Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: There is a great deal of merit in the points which have been made by Senator Brian Hayes. I would like to point out, for the information of the Minister, that I raised this issue the last time we discussed this matter, which I think was in January. I spoke in the House at that time about the issues to which Senator Hayes now refers, namely, strategic economic and social justice challenges. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: In line with what I said yesterday when I seconded Senator Brian Hayes's proposal, I agreed to its withdrawal on the basis that the Leader would do her utmost to get a debate on the issue today. She has failed to do that. I accept that she said she would try her best, however, she did not succeed. I wish to be clear on this without playing politics. It would be seriously irresponsible and an...

Seanad: National Development Plan: Statements. (30 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I am delighted we have the opportunity to discuss this issue today as I have often raised the issue of examining the BMW region in terms of its importance to the nation. I am not quite as enthusiastic as the Leader about some of the points made in the Minister's speech. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, to the House and ask him to note a number of points, some of which concern...

Seanad: National Development Plan: Statements. (30 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I am sorry. I read it three or four times and could not find it.

Seanad: National Development Plan: Statements. (30 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I cannot see it, but I will come back to that. The issue raised by Senator Feighan is important, especially with regard to the type of development such as Lough Key Forest Park. I know the Lough Key area well and that there has been some good development there. I agree with the point made by Senator MacSharry that there should be some responsibility on Departments as opposed to planning...

Seanad: National Development Plan: Statements. (30 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Very well. This is an example of how things are missed. I do not know which Department is responsible for considering such matters. However, in terms of Border area development, the Minister's speech stated clearly that this would be a horizontal aspect of the next national development programme. I welcome this, as would everyone I know who is involved non-politically in this issue. However,...

Seanad: National Development Plan: Statements. (30 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I know. The last one was penultimate. It could also be part of the proposed ring of wind stations throughout western Europe which is under consideration by Airtricity at present. This could also provide future possibilities to the west.

Seanad: National Development Plan: Statements. (30 May 2006)

Joe O'Toole: On a point of order, when I spoke I chided the Minister for failing to make reference to the Atlantic corridor. I was incorrect and it was mentioned in his speech. I was obviously answering the phone at the time. I apologise.