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Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (15 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Lean ar aghaidh.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (15 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Afterwards.

Seanad: Death of Former Minister: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: We had an opportunity to say a few words yesterday. I hope Members will understand if there is some repetition today. I thank the Leader for his kind words and the Government for the assistance it gave to Brian Lenihan's family. I refer to the preparations for the funeral and the opening of books of condolence, for example. My wife's family comes from Dublin West. When I went to Laurel...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (15 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, and wish him the best of luck in his endeavours over the next few years. I am pleased to be here discussing this Bill. A couple of items on the pensions levy were discussed in this House only a couple of weeks ago. Some of the charges with regard to how this is paid for have been discussed in the House previously. However, there are...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: This is a very sad day for my party and all of us in this Chamber. We have lost a great friend and colleague in the late Deputy Brian Lenihan who was laid to rest today. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group in the Seanad, I extend my sincere sympathy to his wife, Patricia; his son, Tom; his daughter, Claire; his mother, Ann, and his extended family. His aunt, former Senator Mary O'Rourke,...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: That would be greatly appreciated. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group, I convey my sympathy to Brian's family. He fought the good fight. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the change to the number of Adjournment debates proposed to the House today by the Leader. It is important that there would be four Adjournment matters allowed every day as it would allow more Senators to raise issues that are of concern. On the agreed motion on Bahrain, it is a well-worded motion that has been agreed by the House today. I thank Senator Crown for his work in that...

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I would not bother.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: At least we have a grouping.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: One is being set up.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Did the Senator read the motion?

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I do not see why. We are trying to clarify the position after all the confusion caused.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I would like to share my time with Senator Jim Walsh.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, and congratulate him on his appointment. Water is a necessity. I have always believed essential services such as a water supply should be delivered as a public service. A flat household charge would be unfair and would not discriminate between houses with five bathrooms or none. Metering is unworkable, as the leader of the Labour...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate him on his appointment. I thank him for his kind words. This is an extremely important portfolio and I am glad the Government established a separate portfolio for the SME sector to facilitate a specific focus on it. Many elements of the jobs initiative are welcome. I will not cover all of them as some of my colleagues have mentioned them....

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: We would be more than happy. I am only asking a question.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: This is a significant day for thousands of pupils all over the country who are starting the leaving certificate and junior certificate examinations. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group, I wish them the best of luck in their endeavours in the next few weeks. It is an examination I would not like to do, but I am sure they will excel. On 17 June the Government will have been in office for 100...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: That is a complete sea change from the current Government parties' position prior to the election and since. We were told by the Tánaiste that it would be "Labour's way or Frankfurt's way", and it is clearly Frankfurt's way at the moment. There has been no progress on the issue. The worry is that we have been told that on the basis of the second Greek bailout agreement, any rate cut will...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes, I hope so too.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I was just stating the facts. Apparently it was Labour's way or Frankfurt's way.