Results 3,081-3,100 of 4,717 for speaker:Martin Mansergh

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: I am confident that the trains will be operation by this time next year and therefore the Government's promise will be met.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: I did not raise the matter first.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: Unjust charges that are made about things being in tatters deserve to be answered. On the Northern Ireland matter raised by Senator Brian Hayes, there was a short article in the newspapers which got no attention this side of the Border but which marks significant progress in the peace process. It reported that the short-term tours of duty of the British army in Northern Ireland are ceasing,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: There are now two of them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: It is being tested. Test runs are being conducted up and down to Cork.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: They are being tested so they will operate safely.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: Next year.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: The remit of the Private Security Authority, which has been established in Tipperary town, should be extended from simply licensing private security firms to dealing with anyone involved in debt collection. It is appalling that anyone who is, or who has been, involved in serious crime and intimidation should be allowed to be involved in debt collection in any way. In respect of Senator Brian...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: ——there is no disguising the fact that throughout Europe, everyone is deeply unhappy about some of the practices being used in the war on terror and would like to see the norms of international law fully respected.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: The Senator had better make a move.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: There is a fine ferry service across Lough Foyle which has shortened many journeys to the airport and to Dublin. One can travel to Dublin using the motorway without going through hardly any town or city. I accept Senator McHugh's remarks on the N2-A5. Part of the problem is that the North has not received the same level of funding for infrastructure as we have and it might have more financial...

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: I will finish now; I have a train to catch at 3.20 p.m.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Martin Mansergh: I will not delay. If necessary, people must stand. I have no problem standing and have even sat in corridors in my time as a Senator and not just as a young man. I look forward to increased capacity as this will make standing less likely. I have faith in this plan. The country is producing the resources to fund it and the Government is committed to it. If it was suggested 20 years ago that...

Seanad: Matter raised under Standing Order 30. (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Mansergh: I will do so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Mansergh: The Leader cannot be sure.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Mansergh: They are being provided.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Mansergh: I warmly welcome the Minister and his officials. It may well be the case that Germany and France need new economic departures. What is required in Ireland is a steady hand on the tiller, which the Minister is providing, allowing us to continue the country's fantastic progress in recent years. The debt to GDP ratio continues to decline. The Minister mentioned employment having increased since...

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Mansergh: Frankly, it is of no import if it happens in September 2007 rather than June 2007. The reality is that it——

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Mansergh: ——will be completed only slightly later than planned.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Mansergh: It is not a broken promise.