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Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: Brehon law is referred to in one of the statutes being given a stay of execution. Are we effectively saying that there was no rule of law before 1169, the year of invasion? Interesting themes can be identified in the evolution of legislation. One is the gradual progression of the abolition of slavery in which the British Parliament was the most enlightened in the world at the time. One of...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: Yes, but 200 years ago no one was enlightened about women's rights. Even women were not enlightened about their rights. The slavery theme grows and one can observe a timeline in the increase of the ferocity of the legislation against it. Since I was first elected to the Seanad, I have always argued the phrase "vagrancy" should not exist in legislation. It is not as offensive as "imbecile"...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: I found the phrase "reproductive loans" amusing and shows the wonderful way language changes over centuries. I was intrigued to find references to the national debt.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: A description of one of the Acts being repealed refers to the "English not to stir up war". I am not sure, in view of Prime Minister Tony Blair's activities, whether we are wise in repealing such legislation. This Bill is not the stuff of high politics or high conflict, but it is an education and privilege to be involved in the debate. We could go on forever entertaining each other with...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: George Bush would agree.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: We are still banning the whiteboys, that is retained legislation.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: Do not start on that topic.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: They could not go on any other route in those days. There was no other road.

Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: On a point of order, is it in order for the Minister, with all due respect, to take up as much as 35 minutes of our time?

Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: He has already spoken for 20 minutes and is only now beginning to read his script.

Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: Absolutely.

Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: I thank the Deputy Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: That is not fair to the public service.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: It is the fault of management.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: I hope the Cathaoirleach will indulge me by allowing me to thank the Fianna Fáil press office for the enormous publicity it generated for me by objecting to a photograph of myself and Fidel Castro.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: I am grateful for the press office's professionalism and efficiency, and would like to record my awe of its skill at getting publicity for Opposition Members.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: I appreciate the Cathaoirleach's indulgence.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: Can we have a debate in the immediate future on the grievances being articulated by nurses, the apparent conflict, once more, between the Taoiseach and Minister for Health and Children regarding the approach to this issue, the apparent dissent within one of the Government parties to the Minister's approach, and, far more seriously, the quality of the working conditions and rewards we offer to...

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Ryan: Are we discussing amendmentNo. 12 and two others?