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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: Like Senator Regan, I am a Meath man. I am delighted to see the former Taoiseach, John Bruton, putting his name forward for the post of President of the European Council. His candidacy deserves serious consideration by this country and I hope the Government will consider supporting his candidacy. As regards the Minister for Finance's comments yesterday about a protracted debate on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: The Leader is considering whether the Seanad should sit next week. I reiterate the request I made yesterday that the Seanad sit and deal with Committee Stage of the Bills relating to multi-unit developments and the property regulation authority. Thousands of families in Dublin and its commuter belt are feeling the impact of the lack of regulation in this area. Their payments to management...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: Did the Senator call for its abolition?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: From our end it is a problem with our Leader in terms of scheduling business. We do not understand why we did not get a chance to sit yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: It was not owing to the fact that there is no business. This morning in the other place there was a debate on Multi-Unit Developments Bill and the Property Services (Regulation) Bill. Both these Bills have been stuck in this House for the past four months while thousands of people seek regulation of the whole area in respect of apartments. The Leader has failed to act on this matter. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: -----and into the other House so that these laws may be enacted. I second the proposal by my colleague, Senator Bacik, to amend the Order of Business so that we can hold a debate on NAMA today. We can do good business and debate instead of going off and swanning around foreign cities.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: The Senator's party is in government; why does he not do something about the matter?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: Why does the Senator not talk to some of his own party members in local government?

Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (15 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: On a point of order, why are we not sitting until Wednesday? We generally sit on Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I offer my condolences to the families of the two airmen who tragically lost their lives earlier this week and the family of Stephen Gately on his tragic and untimely death last weekend. Stephen was a source of great pride and inspiration for many and will be sorely missed. Yesterday a number of us were briefed by the Irish Dental Association on the cutbacks in dental services across the...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I spoke yesterday about the need to reform the expenses system. As can be seen in the media today, this issue will not go away. We must deal with it. The reputation of Parliament is under scrutiny. The people do not believe the current system is transparent. I ask the Leader to impress upon the Minister the need to act on the matter now. I welcome the news that University College Dublin...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Senator Glynn for his very gracious actions. I welcome the Minister and, as I must leave, will summarise my remarks. We welcome the Bill which is a fair attempt at improving the existing legislation. We acknowledge that it seeks to clean up the mess left behind by successive Governments. I strongly welcome the incorporation of provisions dealing with greenhouse gases. The climate...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I ask the Cathaoirleach bear with me. Yesterday we lost a fine servant of the Houses who resigned because of the expenses regime in place. I pay tribute to him for his work and applaud his integrity. To avoid confusion, I am referring to Mr. Tom O'Higgins, chairman of the audit committee, who resigned because he believed the Houses were not doing enough when it came to the transparency of...

Seanad: Public Procurement Policy (6 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister of State and thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this issue. I seek the introduction of regulations requiring that all timber used in Government, semi-State and local authority procurement contracts is sourced from certifiably sustainable timber producers. Both deforestation and illegal logging are having a major impact on climate change. While forests...

Seanad: Public Procurement Policy (6 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State for her response. Can she provide the publication date for the action plan to which she referred?

Seanad: Public Procurement Policy (6 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I share with other Senators the relief that the country passed the Lisbon treaty referendum last weekend. As someone who was on the doorsteps, many people expressed concern about our defence and neutrality. I am somewhat concerned to read in Fionnan Sheahan's column in the Sunday Independent about the Taoiseach's support for a potential candidacy by Mr. Tony Blair. As someone who supported...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: This is the final sitting day before the Lisbon treaty is put again to the people next week. Many of us have campaigned heavily during both referendum campaigns. It has been different this time. During the previous campaign key concerns were expressed and clarification sought on issues such as the loss of our Commissioner, taxation, abortion and a defence force. These have largely been...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: I was struck by the inspiring speech made by President Obama last night to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It is remarkable how quickly the President and his Secretary of State, Mrs. Hilary Clinton, have managed to rehabilitate the United States in the eyes of the world. I very much welcome his comments on adopting a policy of mutual respect for mutual interests. I...