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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: When speaking about environmental damage, I wonder if Senator Ó Brolcháin is aware of the Government's policy on illegal timber products. I am grateful to Mr. Frank McDonald of The Irish Times for pointing out today that we have the worst record in Europe in importing illegally logged timber. When I brought up this issue six months ago, I was told the Government was working on it, but I...

Seanad: TETRA System: Statements. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I probably will not need all seven because most of the points I had intended to make have been well made by previous speakers. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to discuss this issue. The advent of the TETRA system is good news. Recently there was a general report on the Garda Síochána. One of the criticisms levelled at the Garda was that it did not use technology as...

Seanad: TETRA System: Statements. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: What would be the use of that?

Seanad: TETRA System: Statements. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Would there be much need for people in Ballinasloe to liaise on a daily basis with their counterparts in Croatia? I do not have figures.

Seanad: TETRA System: Statements. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: The Minister of State made the point well.

Seanad: School Facilities. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for permitting me to raise this matter which relates to the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science allowing the authorities at Ashbourne community school to go to tender in respect of the construction of a new sports hall. As the Minister of State may be aware, Ashbourne is a growing town located just outside Dublin. Ashbourne community school was built...

Seanad: School Facilities. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. He indicated that a report is expected shortly. Is it expected in one, two or six months?

Seanad: School Facilities. (29 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Excellent.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I join Senator Ó Murchú in calling for a debate on the commemoration of the 1916 Rising. I was fortunate enough to spend some hours today with the grandson of James Connolly and the great-niece of Joseph Plunkett as they made history come alive in the streets around the GPO. These streets that withstood the bombardment of guns in 1916 are now under threat from developers. I seek a debate...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: The news that the Quinn Group is to be allowed to write new insurance in the UK is welcome for its employees. Senator O'Reilly and I attended a meeting in Navan last week with 200 Quinn Group employees. Navan, as the House will know, is suffering severe unemployment at the moment, so the last thing it needs is further job losses. The number one priority expressed to us by staff was a...

Seanad: Death of President of Poland: Expressions of Sympathy. (22 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: On behalf of the Labour Party I extend my sympathy to the Polish people on the death of their President and the other 94 people killed in the Smolensk air crash this month. That so many people of importance to the development of the country died is sad, as is the fact they were going to a joint commemoration with the Russians to mark the anniversary of the Katyn disaster in 1940 when 22,000...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I inform the House that at the successful Labour Party conference at the weekend we unanimously passed a motion to show solidarity with the workers in the Quinn Group based in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath. I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Councillor Shane O' Reilly who has done much work in recent weeks with the group. On the air transport issue which seems to have been...

Seanad: Female Genital Mutilation Bill 2010: Second Stage (21 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I pay tribute to my colleagues, Senators Bacik and Prendergast, for introducing this Bill. As other Members have said, FGM is an appalling abuse of the human body. Up to 130 million women across the world have already being mutilated by the practice. In a recent research paper on obstetrics and gynaecology, the researchers stated instruments used to perform FGM included unsterilised...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Senator Mooney made a valid point. As an island nation, it is incumbent on the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, to be at the forefront in the discussions with his European counterparts with a view to minimising the impact of the problem which, as we all know, could persist for days. Solutions that would be acceptable in terms of safety should be explored. The Minister should take...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Today is D-Day for the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and how he deals with the Irish banking sector. As one commentator in The Irish Times put it, it is the most significant day in the country's economic history since the foundation of the State. We have spoken before in this House about whether we should nationalise the banks. The fact is, however, that by the Minister's...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I do not share his concerns. Today's announcement is potentially good news for the Irish taxpayer. I am glad to see we are having a debate on the issue, however, and I suggest that from this point forward we should have a rolling debate on banks and how we can get out of this crisis. People will be relieved by the announcement this morning that the Government and trade unions have come to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Other Members have raised the difficulties experienced by people who wish to leave the country in seeking passports but I wish to raise the difficulties experienced by people coming into the country. A recent report shows that this year 15 of the 20 busiest European airports will grow, while five will see a reduction in capacity. Dublin Airport is in the latter group and will witness the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: A Chathaoirligh, can I call a quorum?

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I raise the issue of the 30,000 GP referral letters that are sitting in a pile in some office in Dublin. Members must realise that this is extremely worrying for the many people waiting for such consultations. It is probable that approximately one in every 100 Irish people is affected. Lessons must be learned in this regard. Information technology must be used. Other jurisdictions are...

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I hate to be the one to break the spirit of bonhomie and agreement in the House but I wish to say that I am a little disappointed that I am only getting to speak at this point. We all have to organise business around the House. I had expected to speak on this motion about a half an hour ago and realise that three Independent Senators have spoken before me. I request that the Leader examine...