Results 2,841-2,860 of 4,608 for speaker:Joe O'Toole
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: It persists in all areas.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: Sir Reg Empey made clear yesterday the views of the loyalist and Unionist community in the North on politicians elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly or to Westminster from Northern Ireland having speaking rights in this Parliament. We should discuss this idea in the cold light of day. I am completely opposed to it. However, I wish to distinguish between my views on this issue and...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: We have seen it before inââ
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: That was a media comment.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: He dare not refuse you.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: We will support the Senator anyway. The Senator might not be able to support it herself.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: I look forward to supporting Senator White's Bill and I am sure my Independent colleagues will be the first to cross the floor to support her. I only hope the Senator will be allowed to support it herself.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: The problem with joining a party is that one must follow the flag and the party might not like the Bill.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: No. I would be in trouble with ICTU and IBEC if I went further than they did.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: As this might be the last opportunity to address the Minister before the budget, I wish to mention a related matter, pensions.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: Yes. I wish to share time with Senator Henry.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: I have said on many previous occasions that I will support the Minister's suggestion in that regard, although I suspect he is not getting enough support for it. I believe in the concept that a year's work should have a year's pension contribution or entitlement attached to it. Even if that requires legislation which people from my side of the labour spectrum or people on the other side do not...
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: Like the famous line in "Yes Minister".
- Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)
Joe O'Toole: I have raised that matter with the Leader and I agree the debate will require more time if possible. Senator Norris has raised the issue of the Shot at Dawn Campaign several times and will have something to say on it today. It is worthwhile to remind ourselves of the First World War. At the weekend, I heard the story of the last surviving British soldier who played football between the...
- Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (26 Oct 2005)
Joe O'Toole: Some of us stuck with him all the way through.
- Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (26 Oct 2005)
Joe O'Toole: We saw that last weekend.
- Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (26 Oct 2005)
Joe O'Toole: Senator Cox's party should settle down.
- Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (26 Oct 2005)
Joe O'Toole: I second the motion and welcome the Minister to the House. I am pleased to see my colleague Senator Ross joining the great and the good and supporting extended public services. It is always good to see. I thank the Minister for taking a personal interest in the matter, but he might indicate if he has had the time to read the amendment to the motion. I am prepared to try to convince my...
- Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (26 Oct 2005)
Joe O'Toole: Hear, hear. The Senator is taking the shilling and following the flag. The Senator would be welcome on this side of the House.