Results 2,861-2,880 of 4,810 for speaker:Liam Twomey

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Liam Twomey: The Minister of State did not. He is doing it now because it suits him to do so.

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Liam Twomey: More important now is for the Government representatives to begin speaking their minds in the same way we do, and this includes the Senators opposite. They must give up this idea of being Mighty Mouse in their constituencies and Mickey Mouse in Dublin. This has had a detrimental effect on our politics and democracy and is why we are in this type of scenario. We are playing politics with...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Liam Twomey: With regard to what is happening in the Supreme Court concerning the status of the unborn, we have discussed this matter ad nauseam in both Houses, and on Committee Stages in this House. The fact that we have not legislated for IVF treatment in this country has been highlighted. The Leader should take the matter back to the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. Since 2005, she...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Liam Twomey: I thought the Leader was talking about the Holy Father.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: We would be happy to have the difference.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: Members are a bit deaf on that side.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: Another talking shop.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: The Senator might fill us in. He has been very quiet about it.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: Over the weekend I read The Builders, a book about Fianna Fáil's movers and shakers. Written by Frank McDonald and Kathy Sheridan, it describes how a small group of property developers fuelled the building boom and transformed Ireland. Senator Ross and I are like-minded in our reading material.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: Some of the book's findings are interesting. For example, of the €413 million that was spent on the Ringsend glass factory, almost €300 million came from Anglo Irish Bank. Last week, Davy Stockbrokers wrote down the value of that site by 60%. If similar valuations are applied across the commercial and residential property sector, we can expect significant write-offs. I was also...

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: What of Deputy Bertie Ahern's comments?

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: On a point of order——

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: On a point of order, we have dealt with only two of the 20 amendments tabled. This is unbelievable.

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: Many questions have been thrown up and I support all the speakers including Senator Regan and others who have highlighted this issue. The Minister must answer these questions. There is concern on the Opposition side of the House. Does the Minister believe the bank is insolvent at present, or could it survive on its own? Is there an element of being reckless with taxpayers' money with this...

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: On a point of order, I seek an answer to my question on that issue.

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: That is not the question I asked the Minister of State.

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: The question I asked——

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: That is correct.

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: I will repeat my question which is the only one I will ask the Minister of State. If this legislation is not passed tonight, will Anglo Irish Bank be insolvent or will it be solvent and free to trade? Does the Government consider that it will survive or are Members proceeding with the Bill because the Government considers it to be insolvent and that it will not survive?

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Liam Twomey: Perhaps the Minister of State can clarify his remark about corruption and the regulator. I do not understand the connection.