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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: I am pleased the Minister is coming before the House for this debate on education for persons with special educational needs because everyone here is aware of the importance of applied behaviour analysis, ABA, in the education of children with autism. Government representatives have appeared in local media outlets throughout the country claiming to fully support parents and I want to see...

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: No one in this Chamber or in the media is trying to talk this country into recession. The Taoiseach stated not long ago that people who talked down the construction industry were unpatriotic. However, often people simply are trying to have a reasoned debate without the use of spin. The sector of our economy that is not sheltered is suffering owing to a loss of competitiveness that has been...

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: I move: That Seanad Éireann, in light of the changing economic outlook of our economy, calls on the Government: to accelerate the reforms of the sectors of our economy under its control and to dramatically improve the productivity and competitiveness of Government provided services; to respect the role of the Oireachtas, as the legitimate forum of decision making for the people of Ireland,...

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: The figures used by Fine Gael were provided by the Department of Finance and accepted by the Government.

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: The Senator knows exactly what I am talking about. He should not manipulate the figures to suit himself.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: The Taoiseach supports the Health Service Executive.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: She was watching from the sidelines.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: The Mahon tribunal was raised in this House yesterday. That tribunal is an institution that was established by the Oireachtas and when it comes under sustained attack from within and without, we should set aside time to discuss it in this House. Senator McDonald, who is from my constituency in County Wexford, attacked the tribunal regarding the leaking of information. Senator McDonald...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: The Senator should wish them a happy St. Valentine's Day, while he is on the job——

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: ——or sing "Amore" in his best Italian accent.

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: He might be quite happy as a woman.

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: Whatever about Senator Alex White congratulating the Government, when the Government congratulates itself, it smacks of a self-delusional, almost patronising and colonial attitude. It is not long since Ireland declared itself a republic and the Government should not engage in such behaviour but when parties are in Government too long, these habits creep in. The debate gives a sense of us...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: There is still no resolution.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: What is out of order?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: So did I.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: Thank you.

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: It is appropriate, in light of what I am about to say, that we have just finished a debate on the 70th anniversary of the Constitution. Senators have spoken about what the Constitution means to the people of Ireland. Two sensitive cases which have made the news headlines over recent weeks have brought to our attention the abuse of citizens' constitutional rights by two Departments and two...

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: Only two paragraphs of the Minister's response related to the matter I raised. I am sorry to say we are no better off. Of the 64 applicants how many were refused? How many are in the same position as the one I raised? This is a case of the State being unhappy with the outcome and taking the person to court knowing he does not have the resources to challenge the State in the High Court....

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: The number of cases is not a matter for the courts. If there are 64 applicants——

Seanad: Fishing Vessels (7 Feb 2008)

Liam Twomey: We should know how many similar cases there are if the Minister is taking this person to court.