Results 26,081-26,100 of 27,055 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: That is fine but I asked-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I am just trying to be helpful.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: In light of the Leader's commitment that the Minister for Education and Skills will come to the House when the report has been read, I withdraw my amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Yesterday, the House discussed third-level fees and the abolition of financial support for post-graduates. The Minister for Education and Skills lied to the electorate. He promised to reverse the €500 increase in the student service charge. He signed a pledge to that effect. The lack of Labour Party flags was notable at yesterday's student protest. Last year, there always seemed to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is a pity the Minister for Education and Skills decided, three days before polling, to sign a pledge that he would not introduce third-level fees and would reverse the increase in service charges. This morning, he tried to tell people that he did not lie to the electorate, but he clearly did. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business this morning, that the Minister for Education...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to get the Minister for Education and Skills to attend the House to discuss third-level fees and the fact that the Labour party has broken another campaign promise. The comprehensive spending review is to be published today. It will be announced by the Government at a press conference, rather than in the Dáil or Seanad. The Government did the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: We did not sign the pledge.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Is that Ruairí Quinn?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Is that him?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is a picture of our Minister for Education and Skills signing a pledge for students.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The Labour Party does not want to hear what he said on 21 February.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It obviously does not mean anything.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: So we can produce all the pictures we want, but it is irrelevant to the Government side.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator Harte's party is now in government. Does he know that? I know it does not feel like it, but it is a party in government now.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Nearly a year has passed and those guys are now at the wheel.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I could arrange a meeting. Deputy Martin would be more than happy to meet the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Excellent, the one of him signing the pledge.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: What about the pledge Fine Gael made on mortgages?

Seanad: Garda Stations (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister of State for his intervention the week before last on behalf of the residents of Melrose Park, Kinsealy in Fingal, who were flooded. His assistance there was very much appreciated. There is grave concern in Malahide, Kinsealy and Portmarnock about the review being carried out in the Dublin metropolitan policing area. It has been reported that Malahide Garda Station is...

Seanad: Garda Stations (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I know the Minister of State gives this response on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, and I do not criticise him. However, the answer given does not even refer to the Garda station about which I asked and gives no comfort. I will continue to pursue this matter. In my area, Garda stations in places such as Skerries have already been restricted. The Minister's reply...