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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: We brought in a code of conduct that applied across the board.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is most important that we have a debate on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator Healy Eames does not like the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Approximately three weeks ago in the House I raised the issue of the ongoing review at Aviva. I now understand from reports that Aviva is looking to shed anything from 800 to 1,000 posts in this country. At the time I asked what contact the Government had with Aviva. Has the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, been in contact with that company? Last week, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Ask the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The Senator had got so far.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I am glad the Cathaoirleach allowed the Adjournment matter tabled by my colleague, Senator Byrne, regarding the James Connolly Memorial Hospital in Blanchardstown. I remind Members that this is the hospital where, only two weeks ago, the Minister, Deputy Reilly, saw fit to open for a second time a unit that had been opened by the late Mr. Brian Lenihan, former Minister for Finance. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: That is all it was, a stunt, and it will be shown to be so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: That was before my time. I was in school then.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I will get down to business with some questions for the Leader. Will the Government publish the review of the capital programme and when will it be debated in this House? Last week An Bord Pleanála dealt with the final planning permission for Metro North, a real project that could create 6,000 jobs. Instead of listening to NewERA being bandied about left, right and centre, we could have a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: What I will say then-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to ask a procedural question that does not relate to the specific case mentioned. Has the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, been in contact with RTE regarding the editorial procedures followed by those who make programmes such as "Prime Time"? I will not refer to the specific case in question because I understand the import of what the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: No. I am asking the Leader who I believe will accede to my request to ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to raise with RTE the procedural and editorial issues that have arisen in this matter. Members of this House and all citizens outside it are entitled to their good names. When the national broadcaster can wantonly disregard a person's right to his or her...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: What is the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources going to do about it? Has he made contact with RTE-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I will not mention the case. However, we would all be concerned if behaviour of the type to which I refer became more prevalent. In that context, what procedures do RTE and others have in place-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: What are the investigatory or procedural measures RTE and other broadcasters have in place to ensure people's good names will be protected?

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I am asking the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, if he has not done so already, to make contact with RTE to discuss this and other cases in order to ensure there will not be a recurrence.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: No.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator Ivana Bacik is wrong and she knows it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I am not referring to the content, rather I am concerned about the procedures that obtain.