Results 281-300 of 1,094 for speaker:Camillus Glynn

Seanad: Foster Care: Motion (17 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit agus chomhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis as ucht an jab atá déanta aige. Mar a deireann an seanfhocal, áfach, "a lán déanta, níos mó le déanamh". I am delighted to have been responsible for putting this motion on the clár of the House this evening. There are a number of reasons for doing so, one of which was to bring the area of child...

Seanad: Foster Care: Motion (17 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: We all need a spur and we all need to be motivated from time to time. In that way, child care and foster caring can generate the most attention because all sides are focused on them. I am privileged to have been successful in tabling this motion on the clár. I thank the Leader and all the spokespersons, particularly Senator Feeney, our spokesperson. This is one of the most important...

Seanad: Foster Care: Motion (17 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: I thank colleagues for their contributions. The Minister of State has given us good news. One of the core issues relating to foster care is the inadequate number of social workers available to investigate whether children are at risk. That will be addressed, which is a welcome development. I ask the Minister of State to ensure the Department expedites the matter to ensure pending cases...

Seanad: Foster Care: Motion (17 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Actions speak louder than words.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (17 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Now. Agreed to take remaining Stages today.

Seanad: Foster Care: Motion (17 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: I second the motion. With the permission of the Chair, I will reserve my contribution until later.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (17 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. This Bill, although small, is very important. It is another element in the process of encouraging innovation in the use of motor vehicles. We are increasingly aware of the link between car usage and its effect on our environment. With this in mind, the launch of the new vehicle labelling system in June of this year was a welcome development....

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Is the Senator calling for more cuts?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Recently, the Garda Commissioner, Fachtna Murphy, redrew the Garda divisions to coincide with county boundaries. That is an important development in the effective working of joint policing committees. Will the Leader and our spokesman, Senator O'Donovan, arrange a debate on those committees early in the new year? The public and elected representatives can play a role in policing.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: We only want to know if there is to be a vote.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Curran. I have discussed with him the matter of local authority members not being precluded. He has applied the good common sense he invariably displays in his dealings not alone as a Member of the Dáil, but in his role as Minister of State, which is not common in many cases. He gave me an indication and assurance that as far as he was concerned...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: It is an outrageous assumption. The right place——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: It is never too late to do the right thing.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Perhaps we can bring in some plasticine or building blocks to amuse Senator Buttimer while the rest of us make a contribution.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: Nobody interrupted Senator Buttimer. He should have a little consideration.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: I compliment the Minister of State. He was true to his word. He promised me that he would not include a debarring section with regard to local authority members and this is what he did. I, along with the Cathaoirleach, was a member of a health board for many years and I decry and bemoan the fact that local authority members are no longer on visiting committees.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: I accept that but I am making a point. When members of a local authority met constituents who were residents of nursing homes, they were a friendly face and a conduit to the outside world. It is a pity that this has been lost. I compliment the Minister of State on what he did in this case.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: When we were signing the division sheets, Senator Wilson indicated that he wished to call a lobby vote.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Camillus Glynn: He made that effort.