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Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements. (18 Oct 2007)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House to speak on this matter. I would like to take a slightly different approach to it. I do so because prior to having the privilege of becoming a Member of the Oireachtas, I worked for ten years for one of the companies Ireland was successful in attracting to invest here, namely, Procter & Gamble. In the time that company has been...

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements. (18 Oct 2007)

Paschal Donohoe: Of course. They examined the decision to make second level education free and to focus on the quality of education. They are learning from this and we must react. This will not be for the sake of those working in Ireland at present but for the students who frequently fill the Visitors Gallery. We must ensure that opportunities will be available to them in the future in the same way as I...

Seanad: Shannon Airport: Statements (10 Oct 2007)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the Minister to the House to address this issue. I assure him that we as a party are as delighted as he is to address this issue in this House, express views about it and put questions to him. In my contribution I will do my best to respond directly to the points made by the Minister in his contribution. I want to focus on two issues directly, the first of which is the statement...

Seanad: Rail Network (4 Oct 2007)

Paschal Donohoe: I appreciate the Minister of State's response. My party and I are deeply committed to the concept of superb public transport and we recognise the role of the metro in this regard. The Minister of State said the detailed business case process will commence following the completion of the planning process when the outcome of the An Bord Pleanála application will be known. That work should...

Seanad: Rail Network (4 Oct 2007)

Paschal Donohoe: My motion relates to the metro north project. Before addressing the point, I stress the principles I seek to have addressed, which are first, accountability — we need to know who is responsible for major decisions about the taxpayers' money, and second, transparency — we need to be clear how the money is being spent and the purposes for which it is being spent. The history of metro north...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer to the state of our economy and the new information that has emerged in this regard in recent days, which is at the heart of many of the issues raised, including health and transport funding and so on. The Leader and other Members on the Government side have stated their desire for the Minister for Finance to come to the House soon to discuss these issues. I ask that the debate be...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Paschal Donohoe: As I make this speech, it brings home to me the importance of this Chamber, which is new to me. The Minister has come to the House to address points of major importance to the communities Senators represent and to the country at large. I will confine my remarks to the amendment to the motion, a copy of which I received as I entered the Chamber. In many ways, the amendment sums up very well...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2007)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish the Cathaoirleach and the incoming Leas-Chathaoirleach the best of luck in their new roles. The savage shooting of Garda Paul Sherlock took place in my area. I send best wishes to him and his family and wish him a speedy recovery. I offer encouragement to Superintendent Feehan and the other members of Fitzgibbon Street Garda station who will spearhead the attempt to catch the thugs...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2007)

Paschal Donohoe: I add my voice to the call for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to make a statement here on this incident. He must address several matters, including how the Oireachtas can ensure the Garda Síochána can perform its duties safely, that senior members of the Garda have more accurate information to prevent planned criminal activities and that the presence of armed gardaí,...