Results 27,741-27,760 of 32,983 for speaker:Paschal Donohoe
- Topical Issues: Road Projects Status (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue with me once again. He acknowledged the work that Deputy Michael Creed has done on this project. I am not being flippant when I say every time I see Deputy Brendan Griffin or Deputy Michael Creed I think of the Ballyvourney to Macroom project. Both Deputies are constantly raising the project with me. The fact that the road is not being progressed...
- Topical Issues: Tourism Promotion (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland's first long distance touring route. It stretches along the Atlantic coast from the Deputy's county to west Cork. Funding was provided in 2014 and 2015 for capital investment for the development of the route. This funding was initially directed towards route signage and developing the 160 discovery points along...
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: I want to conclude with the reason I am asking the House and the Government to support this proposal.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: Yesterday, I commenced my contribution by saying Aer Lingus was one of the first State companies established by a newly independent State in 1936.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: It predates other organisations and companies such as CIE and Bord na Móna. The establishment of Aer Lingus was more than the setting up of an airline-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----it was an expression to the rest of the world-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----of Irish optimism and openness in terms of a fledgling country finding its way in the world, connecting with other countries to advance its interests. Today, that optimism and openness remains. Change should not be feared.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: It must be examined and, where appropriate-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----and following reflection, it should be embraced.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: There must be openness to new opportunities-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----while admitting, as many speakers have done, that there are no certainties in life and that risk is always present.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: Ireland and Aer Lingus are ready for this change.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: I am confident that supporting this offer is the right decision for this Government and the Dáil. It is in the best interests of the airline, its employees-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----those who will work in the company in the future, the travelling public, job creation and the overall economy.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: I am seeking the approval of this House to proceed on the basis of the general principles I have laid before it. I commend the motion to the House.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: Of course, we know the answer. The answer to all of this is its famous wealth tax we hear so much about. That tax would not only be levied on the companies it despises-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: ----- but it would also be levied on every individual in this country, including the workers in Aer Lingus. Their colleagues on the Independent benches included the cheerleaders of the boom like Deputy Shane Ross and the cheerleaders of gloom, like Deputies Clare Daly and Ruth Coppinger.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: They have engaged in their normal approach of parliamentary indignation.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: If it was not for the fact that they speak in the same tone about every matter brought before the House, there might have been other reasons for taking their points seriously.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: I want to respond to a number of legitimate points that were put to me-----