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Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (1 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I move: "That Senator Denis O'Donovan be elected Leas-Chathaoirleach." It is a great honour and pleasure to propose Senator Denis O'Donovan for election to the post of Leas-Chathaoirleach. Not only is he a colleague of mine, he is someone I consider a friend. He is a friend to many. He is a decent, honourable and experienced Senator. He has had the honour of serving in both Houses, the...

Seanad: Smithwick Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: When I spoke during last week's sitting, I was not aware that Senators Cummins, Bacik and Paul Coghlan had formally been elected as Leader, Deputy Leader and Government Whip, respectively. I wish to place on the record my congratulations to them. Senator Cummins will be obliged to grow eyes in the back of his head if some of the comments made by certain Members on the Government side at the...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The Fianna Fáil group supports the nomination of Senator Paddy Burke. I might get an opportunity post the election to say a few more words.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: A Chathaoirligh, I warmly congratulate you on your elevation to the post of Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. It is obviously an example of the respect in which you are held across the House that you have been elected unopposed. On behalf of my Fianna Fáil colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I congratulate you. When the proposal was put to them, there was no difficulty in giving their support...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The report published today by the review group on the sale of State assets and liabilities has been mentioned already. Regardless of whether I am a Member of the next Seanad this report needs to be discussed in great detail. I was glad to hear the Taoiseach say today that some of the proposals contained in it would be carefully considered but it must be carefully considered in a much wider...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: On my first day here I will be brief as I understand we are under time pressure. I very much appreciate the kind remarks from people on all sides of the House today. I look forward to working hard in the Seanad for the good of the people outside. It is a House for which I have immense respect. Having watched it from outside before, I believe the quality of debate here is something from...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (20 Jan 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of social welfare fraud inspectors currently investigating social welfare fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3068/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Jan 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the provision of the permanent extension to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin will proceed as a matter of priority, notwithstanding the fact that her Department recently purchased temporary accommodation without the agreement of the school authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2800/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (19 Jan 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the progress of an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2952/11]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Jan 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 514: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his plans to regulate the cash for gold shops which have opened in the past two years; his view of whether the establishment of these shops attributes to the increase in theft and robbery of jewellery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48313/10]

National Minimum Wage: Motion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this debate. I firmly believe that during the past few days in particular there were a great many untruths and misinformation in regard to this measure have been put into the public domain. As Deputy Power said, this is about trying to regain competitiveness in our country so as to bring about opportunities in employment. Some of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Dec 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of a new school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46939/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Dec 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46650/10]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (8 Dec 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the position regarding a redundancy claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46537/10]

Order of Business (7 Dec 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: We want to be able to do it before Christmas. The Deputy cannot have it both ways. He gives out-----

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Dec 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 42: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the progress with the construction of the new school building for an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46416/10]

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to share time with Deputies Michael McGrath, Dooley, Fahey, Conlon, Collins and O'Rourke.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak this evening following the absolution conferred on me by Deputy Sherlock. The Deputy appears to be speaking from an ultra-confident perspective in that he has already called the general election-----

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: -----and has told myself and my colleagues we will be sitting over where he is sitting. The motion before us effectively states that we should hurry the budgetary process, get it done quickly, get everything wrapped up by the end of the year and work towards holding a general election in January.