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Seanad: Gun Crime: Statements (18 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the opportunity to debate this issue. I commend the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Government generally on addressing this serious issue and the urgent need for revised firearms legislation. There are two facets to this debate which are not mutually exclusive. These involve the legal private ownership of firearms and the critical issue of how many firearms...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: We are all looking forward with anticipation and expectation to today's announcement by the Taoiseach about his plans for economic recovery. It is vital that his plans succeeds because many people depend on its success. It will be the last political and economic act of what has been a tumultuous year. In the future when historians look back, they will regard 2008 as being one of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: There is no doubt that we face a very troubling and worrying new year but by working together I am confident we can overcome our difficulties, as we have done in the past. It is hoped that this afternoon's announcement by the Taoiseach will kick-start the economy. We are hoping to see an investment in the construction sector and particularly in education but we also want to see broadband...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: The Cathaoirleach has shown fairness, consistency and impartiality during his term and in the past year in particular. These are all the attributes of a good Cathaoirleach. I pay tribute to him and his staff and to the staff of Leinster House. I wish them all the best for Christmas.

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

Dominic Hannigan: Which side of the argument is the Senator on?

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

Dominic Hannigan: Hear, hear.

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

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister to the House and commend him on his efforts with this Bill. Any Bill that strategically contributes to an improved environment in Ireland is to be welcomed. For all its flaws, we all agree the Bill will update what is an archaic motor tax system and bring it into line with the challenges we now face. I have made this point previously, but as the economic situation...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: The implications of last night's interest rate cut in the US will be seen worldwide. The reduction in the interest rate on the dollar will probably lead to a reduction by the Bank of England. That will mean the euro will rise again against the pound and the dollar, two currencies on which we depend strongly for our tourism income. We may well see fewer tourists next year from the US and...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: That was in the newspaper last Sunday.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: We need to make sure that we tackle this problem. The Leader should arrange for officials from Fáilte Ireland to come in here and tell us what they will do to make sure that the competitiveness of our tourism market is not affected by the currency fluctuations. I congratulate the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement on its publication of a guide to management companies. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: What about rural areas?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: On a point of order, the point was not about the price of hotels but the relative prices as a result of currency fluctuations.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: It is about the exchange rate. That is the issue. It is not about hotel prices.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: It is about the exchange rate and the impact that will have on tourism.

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: We are not just talking about millionaires.

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: It is not just millionaires that are to be considered.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: I compliment the Minister of State on agreeing to remove the provision excluding members of local authorities. It is good news and means councillors with specific experience can sit on the board. It benefits the Bill and I thank the Minister of State for tabling the amendment.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: I, too, welcome the passing of the Bill, which is timely and helps to put matters on a statutory footing. Also, it helps to improve the whole process of better regulation in the sector. I am particularly pleased the Minister of State has taken on board so many of my party's amendments and compliment him on doing so. While we were less fortunate in regard to our amendments on issues such as...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: I am somewhat disappointed that the Minister of State is not taking on board the amendment that was considered in the House last week. Amendment No. 9, which concerns the advancement of sport, was suggested by the Federation of Irish Sports, which represents 60 different sports organisations. The amendment seeks to ensure that bodies whose primary purpose is the advancement of sport will be...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State for so doing. He gave that undertaking last week and I appreciate that the Bill will be changed to reflect it.