Results 241-260 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: We have yet to hear from Fine Gael, which expressed concern about the decline of salmon fishing and salmon fisheries generally. Does Fine Gael support the abolition of drift net fishing for salmon? Yes or no? It is a very simple question. Does Fine Gael wish to see drift net fishing for salmon continue or does it want to see it end? I would recommend strongly to the Opposition Members who...

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: It is unfair that the Fine Gael Members did not address the motion they tabled. They referred to the importance of inland fisheries but what is the party's policy in this regard? Does the party support the abandonment of drift netting? I compliment the Minister of State and wish him well.

Seanad: Aer Lingus: Statements (Resumed). (2 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator Wilson for affording me a brief opportunity to contribute to the debate. I welcome the Minister and thank him for the comprehensive statement he has made to the House which sets out the scene clearly. It is difficult to discuss in such a short time the future of Aer Lingus especially in the encircling gloom of the aviation business. While a decision before Christmas would be...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator Brady for giving me the opportunity to briefly welcome the budget and congratulate the Minister for Finance on a good job in getting the balance right between, as Senator White said, economic stability, the development of the economy and sharing the benefits of a thriving economy among people in most need. Most of the issues have been mentioned but it is important to recognise...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: I will not dwell on the multi-annual funding being put in place for people with disability across a range of activities. What is important in that area is that it is a multi-annual programme, which means that if funding is not spent in a particular year for whatever reason, it can be carried forward to 2009. On many occasions, we have heard delegations from the disability sector trying to get...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: The comments were made outside the House.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: In general, people support the budget.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: I will not delay the House for long. I welcome the Minister. I think all Members will agree he deals with these matters in a confident and efficient manner. That this legislation is going through the House has given rise to a number of queries on the general issue of citizenship and applications. Representations have been made to some of us concerning the long delays in getting decisions...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: The Minister can deal with it.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Dec 2004)

Brendan Daly: Her application to the consulate general in Manila was turned down on the basis that the affidavits for post-nuptial citizenship were not signed before her husband died. She has five children, four of whom live in Ireland and one in England, and all are Irish citizens but she cannot get Irish citizenship. If the Minister can deal with that issue I can conclude my contribution. I thank the...

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

Brendan Daly: Is there an Irish appointee to the bank and does the bank have an office in Dublin?

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

Brendan Daly: An official of the Department of Finance?

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

Brendan Daly: Has someone already been nominated?

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

Brendan Daly: What qualifications will the person be required to hold?

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

Brendan Daly: There was a second part to the question which the Minister of State did not catch at the time. Does the bank have an office in Dublin?

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

Brendan Daly: There is no intention of cronyism or anything else. There must be a salary attached to this post and there must be some qualification required other than what has been mentioned. Will the job be advertised? Will the individual who is appointed to this position be required to attend international bank meetings?

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Second Stage. (25 Nov 2004)

Brendan Daly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Treacy, congratulate him on his new office and wish him well in his task. I have known him for a long time and am aware of his commitment, expertise and political skills, all of which I am sure he will bring to bear in dealing with the various issues that affect his current areas of responsibility. Opposition Members...

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Second Stage. (25 Nov 2004)

Brendan Daly: Perhaps the Senator has an explanation as to why so few of his party members are present.

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Second Stage. (25 Nov 2004)

Brendan Daly: There was no one on the Fine Gael benches.

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Second Stage. (25 Nov 2004)

Brendan Daly: This is very important legislation. We were one of the founder members of the Council of Europe. My criticism is that it has taken us 50 years to get involved in this bank, which is designed specifically to help the poorest of the poor in developing countries. This modest contribution as part of Ireland's overseas development aid is extremely welcome, and we should expand it. Perhaps the...