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Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: In amendment No. 10, my party seeks to extend the definition of the working day to include Saturday if the commission so decides. That is to enable postal deliveries throughout the State on Saturday at some future date. On the issue of the definition of "installation" raised by the other Senators, including Senator O'Toole, the Bill could benefit from clearer wording. I say that as someone...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: -----but we need to be clear about how far the Minister sees this going.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I also listened to Senator Boyle's contribution this morning with interest. I am an optimist but there is a fine line between optimism and fantasy and delusion. If Senator Boyle thinks he will get all of that legislation through and still go to the country in January he has another thought coming. I suggest he examines the legislation on which we can all agree. As my colleague, Senator...

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I would be happy for two minutes to be afforded to the Senator. That would not be a problem for us.

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I suggest we should extend the overall time by two minutes.

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Senator Butler should be facilitated on this occasion.

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank all the Senators who contributed to this debate. I do not want to criticise the various political parties for their actions over recent years. We all know the state the country is in, know the gist of the national recovery plan and have our views on whether the growth rates contained in the plan are likely to be realised. One thing we...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: We will not.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, and thank him for his considered contribution. I also thank fellow Senators for ensuring the debate took place, including Senator Quinn who has spoken often about renewable energy and Senator Butler who has been pushing the idea of a debate on the issue for some time. I thank the Leader for arranging it. As the Minister of State said, we are...

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: That is not strictly true.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: It is not only our councillors who are guilty of that.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: The Senator should offer specific examples rather than offer generalities.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I look forward to hearing that.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: That is not the case.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I find it interesting to hear Independent Members on the Government benches criticising the Green Party for eventually finding a bit of backbone. We heard Senator O'Malley blaming them and we also heard from Senator Hanafin who I believe is still an Independent. He may have regained the Whip, although I am not sure. Perhaps the Leader can clarify that matter. If they are seeking someone...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Not before the budget.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: It is time for the leader of the country to tell us what is happening. Some of the recent comments of the Government are bizarre. I listened to a radio show a few nights ago on which a Government spokesperson was debating the difference between discussions and negotiations. When passing through St. Stephen's Green on my way here this morning, I looked down and saw a duck coming towards me....

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: We need clarity. We are all adults and very well educated and should be told the truth. If this was done, we could move forward. I join Senator Quinn in calling for a debate on wind energy. Last week I held a seminar in County Meath on the subject. A great number of jobs could be created in the sector. Denmark created 23,000 jobs in it which would translate to approximately 500 jobs in...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Well it is pantomime season.

Seanad: Prohibition of Depleted Uranium Weapons Bill 2009: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 3, subsection (2), line 14, after "Minister" to insert "for Foreign Affairs". The purpose of the amendment is to insert "for Foreign Affairs" after "Minister" because there is no definition of "Minister" in the Bill.