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Seanad: Parking Regulations (4 Oct 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I am glad to see the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources will undertake a review of investment in broadband. As spokesperson on community and rural affairs, I am pleased to see any measure to improve life for rural dwellers. Despite promises to the contrary, as a country we still lag behind when it comes to broadband access in rural areas. Broadband has long ceased to...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: The Leader's guidance would be most helpful.

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I wish to raise a point of order. Reference was made to the Labour Party's voting record in regard to the Climate Change Targets Bill in November 2005. The record shows clearly that we voted——

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: It is not in response to the Minister but it is in regard to Senator de Búrca's——

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: Okay. For the record, we voted in favour of the Bill. Senator Boyle was a teller on the day and he can confirm that.

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the legislation and I also welcome the opportunity for the Government and its partners to demonstrate their commitment to and sincerity about the protection of our environment and a reduction in climate change. In the past few days I have received hundreds of e-mails from people asking me to support the Bill. That demonstrates the strength of feeling on the issue and proves the...

Seanad: Air Services. (27 Sep 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his election and wish him well in the role. Last October, prior to the sale of Aer Lingus, a clear statement was made to the effect that four slots must be retained between Shannon and Heathrow for the economic benefit of the region. That was Government policy and was reflected in the articles of association. Shares were purchased in the airline on that...

Seanad: Air Services. (27 Sep 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: A vote of no-confidence could be held.

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: We are broadly supportive of the Bill and will not oppose it. However, while the Minister is present, I would like to raise specific issues with regard to the VHI, risk equalisation and health insurance. The proposals in the Bill will give additional flexibility to the VHI, which we must welcome. At this time, the VHI provides insurance for more than 80% of the Irish market. I am...