Results 321-340 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: The fines appear to be very small. These are serious offences but it looks as if the Minister is increasing very small fines to medium-sized fines. Is it not time to have a look at all fines in the Bill?

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: We will look at that.

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: The Minister should increase the prison sentences. Amendment agreed to. Section 38, as amended, agreed to. Schedule agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill reported with amendments.

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

Brendan Daly: It is proposed to take Report Stage next Tuesday, 18 November 2003. Report Stage ordered for Tuesday, 18 November 2003.

Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

Brendan Daly: I compliment the Minister of State on the work the Department is doing, especially for the aquaculture industry. I acknowledge the huge contribution that industry has made in terms of generating employment and revenue. The industry is worth about €100 million annually and thousands of people are employed in the sector, particularly in coastal areas where there are few alternative employment...

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

Brendan Daly: Is the Minister of State aware of the number of outstanding Irish claims that have not been paid from this fund or the supplementary fund? If he does not have the information to hand he might communicate it to me later. I understand that payment in respect of at least one claim has been outstanding for a long time. While it is all very well to introduce detailed and technical legislation,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Oct 2003)

Brendan Daly: I am sure that many Senators watched the recent RTE television programme about the shortcomings in the fish farming industry, especially along the west coast. I want to say at the outset that I am very supportive of the fish farming industry, which has provided many employment opportunities and a great deal of economic prosperity along the western seaboard. The RTE presentation identified...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Brendan Daly: I support Senator McHugh on the attempts that should have been made at the Commission not to dismantle conservation measures put in place to protect fisheries. especially Irish fisheries. Members will be aware that a concerted effort is being made to dismantle some of these conservation measures. This will have a damaging effect on the Irish fishing business and the industry generally.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)

Brendan Daly: I request a debate on the evolving open skies policy of the European Union and its implications for Ireland, particularly for Shannon Airport and the west in relation to tourism, industry and jobs. I hope we will have an opportunity to discuss this very topical matter with the Minister for Transport, Deputy Séamus Brennan. As this is a very important issue for tourism in the west, we should...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Jun 2003)

Brendan Daly: It is now over 20 years since a number of regulations and orders were introduced governing the carriage of dangerous goods and substances. In recent times there has been much concern about accidents that have taken place as a result of oil spillages and it is thought that the regulations need to be enforced fully or, perhaps, changed. A very dangerous incident occurred today in Mulhuddart, as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)

Brendan Daly: Widespread anxiety has been created in Ennis and County Clare, in general, by extracts from a report, on the future reorganisation of hospitals, which have been leaked to the media. Will the Leader ascertain from the Minister for Health and Children when these reports will be published? Can we have a debate on those reports to establish the facts? Will the Minister allay the fears of people...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

Brendan Daly: I welcome the Minister of State and compliment him on a constructive and forward looking approach to this issue, which has been the subject of much discussion over many years. I am surprised at the remarks made by Senator Higgins. The former Minister for Finance, Deputy John Bruton, scrapped a major programme of decentralisation that had been proposed by a previous Government. He put up for...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

Brendan Daly: West Clare is mainly a football area. Nevertheless, there is a unique prospect for people to enjoy their leisure time in west Clare and I would strongly recommend that the person charged with making decisions in respect of decentralisation to take that into account.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Brendan Daly: The Senator does not like what he hears.

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Brendan Daly: Correct.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Apr 2003)

Brendan Daly: I raised the issue of the SARS virus yesterday. The Leader will be aware that Commissioner Byrne has already taken some initiatives on this in Europe. If we discuss the matter with the Minister for Health and Children, it might be useful if he could indicate how the EU initiative will affect us and what actions will be taken. This is a serious issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Brendan Daly: The spread of the SARS virus is causing some concern and anxiety in the vicinity of international airports. I call upon the Leader to ask the Minister for Health and Children what precautions are being taken to deal with a possible outbreak. Could we get some indication as to how such a situation would be handled by the medical services and personnel at airports?

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Brendan Daly: Hypocrite. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Mar 2003)

Brendan Daly: I congratulate the Minister on her appointment and wish her every success in her work. With her experience and background she will make a major contribution to the overall development of social welfare services. I know from the short period I spent in that office that she has available to her the advice of some very professional personnel who have a detailed knowledge of the issues involved...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)

Brendan Daly: I wish to share my time with Senator Dooley.