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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: When the Abattoirs Bill was going through the House approximately 15 years ago, some Members pointed out the difficulties it would create for local butchers and industry and we have discussed the subsequent problems many times. On several occasions over the years I have heard the Leader talk about the difficulties created for the development of home industry which is destroyed by an overly...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I welcome the Minister for Transport to the House. I recognise that his is a difficult portfolio as the issue of airports is so political and local that it raises the hackles of many. However, it is fair to say that we were sold a pup in this regard. When the legislation was going through the Houses I asked for clarification on two areas. I asked for clarification that the then CEO of the...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: He has given life to Shannon, albeit only because he is playing one airport off against another. He played Shannon Airport off against Kerry Airport and the latter against Cork Airport, moving routes around like pieces on a board. That is the game he plays and we should take him on. He lost the war at Dublin Airport but he is still expanding the routes from it. After telling us he will not...

Seanad: Middle East Peace Process: Statements. (26 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and the opportunity to speak on this matter. I have been a supporter of Palestinian self-determination and the establishment of a Palestinian state for many years. I supported the PLO during this period. I also believe in a two-state solution and have long supported the recognition of the state of Israel. I put this argument directly to the former...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I believe the involvement of the Democratic Unionist Party with the British-Irish Interparliamentary Body, even if only as guests and visitors in Killarney during the week, was a very significant step which has been understated to a significant extent by the media. People appear to have forgotten that no Unionist party has previously involved itself with the British-Irish Interparliamentary...

Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I welcome the Minister of State. We need to take a creative approach to the issue being discussed. The issue I wish to address is the waste of resources and the opportunities which are not being given. I agree with Senator Moylan's point that there are facilities throughout the country. We should try to broaden the range of leisure time experiences available to young people. As everyone...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: The initial reaction from a group of people I was with when I heard the news about the Ryder Cup not being transmitted free-to-air was that this would be a great boon for the vintners industry and the publicans of Ireland. In terms of the discussions we have had here on the control of drink and alcohol consumption, this is a boost to alcohol consumption. It is an offshoot of this matter and...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Ba mhaith liom, más féidir, propose my own amendment. Is that allowed?

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: No? In that case I will just speak to my own amendment.

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Ar an lá deireannach, bhíos ag éisteacht leis an díospóireacht sa Teach eile mar gheall ar ráitis i nGaoluinn, agus ní dóigh liom gur chualas aon ráiteas a bhí chomh holc sin ó aon Aire Gaeltachta le blianta anuas. Ní raibh fiú féin script aige. Ní raibh moltaí aige, agus bhí daoine den scoth from the Opposition os a chomhair amach, daoine ar nós an Teachta O'Dowd, an...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: How can people in the Gaeltacht run their own affairs? We have spent 80 years ordering them around from Dublin. This centre must be established in the Gaeltacht ionas go mbeadh beocht ann i measc mhuintir na Gaeltachta, i measc mhuintir na Gaoluinne, agus go mbeadh siad ag cur na dtéacsanna agus gach rud eile ar fáil atá ag teastáil ó na scoileanna tríd an tír. Is mise an t-aon duine...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: In fairness to the former Taoiseach, Charles Haughey, chuir seisean airgead ar fáil.

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Agus anseo, fiú.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I wish to be associated with the words of congratulations to Senator Leyden. I also note that our esteemed colleague, Senator Ross, also featured in the frame. The rest of us can only hope to do better and try a little harder next year to emulate what they have done. We will do our best. In recognising the points made by Senator Brian Hayes regarding the Government's views on the death in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Joe O'Toole: This morning, I received a copy of the annual report of an Coimisinéir Teanga. Fáiltím roimh an tuairisc. Tá sé thar a bheith tábhachtach go mbeadh díospóireacht againn ar an méid sin. Ba mhaith liom iachall a chur ar an Leader. D'iarras uirthi an mhí seo caite go mbeadh díospóireacht againn. I would like to have a full debate on the report which contains an interesting...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Mar 2006)

Joe O'Toole: In Dublin.

Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (29 Mar 2006)

Joe O'Toole: This is an honourable compromise from all sides and moves matters forward significantly; it is important that people would have trust and confidence in each other. On the related issue of the way in which trust and confidence flows between various groupings, I wish to put to the Minister of State an issue that was also current when we debated this matter on the last occasion here. I refer to...

Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (29 Mar 2006)

Joe O'Toole: No. It relates to this point.

Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (29 Mar 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I will raise the matter under group 3, which may be more appropriate.

Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (29 Mar 2006)

Joe O'Toole: It is probably more appropriate for me to raise my point about the flow of information as an example of confidentiality. I wish to illustrate the point with an issue so that we will have a greater understanding of how this matter operates. Taking the Irish Ferries situation, for example, perhaps the Minister of State could outline how a determination is made on that flow of information on...