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Seanad: Budget Statement 2008: Statements (Resumed). (5 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I will do it in one sentence. The increase that has been given to three Ministers is equal to the same increase we gave to 120 pensioners. That demonstrates where the Government's commitment is in this budget. It was not for the most vulnerable or the weakest in society. We could have done much more and it is a missed opportunity.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Will the Leader ask the Minister for Education and Science to come to the House, or to introduce a scheme to ensure that primary schools are secure? In my county four primary schools have been vandalised by young thugs over the past 20 months. They burned one school to the ground, vandalised and stole from the others. This is an attack not only on the schools but on the community. We must...

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Motion (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Ba mhaith liom ar dtús báire buíochas a ghabháil leis an Seanadóir Hannigan fá choinne am a roinnt liom. Tá mé buíoch freisin leis an Chomhaontas Glas as ucht an rún seo a chuir ar an gclár inniu. Is cinnte gur díospóireacht fíor-tábhachtach, atá ag dul ar aghaidh ar feadh blianta, atá ann. Ba cheart dúinn rudaí a leanúint suas agus a chuir i gcrích i ndiadh na...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: It has been quite difficult to listen to some of this debate and I hope it is not broadcast on "Oireachtas Report" tonight. The debate should be about the victims of the flawed health policy the Minister has overseen. It would be hard for victims of the service that has been provided down the years across the State to listen to the political toing and froing taking place in this Chamber...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I call for a debate on this issue because——

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: In that debate I ask that we also address what Senator Coghlan has mentioned, namely, the issue of the marine rescue co-ordination centres in Malin Head and Valentia where jobs will be lost because of the Government's position on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: It is in power in County Donegal.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Fianna Fáil has a majority in Donegal County Council.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: There is massive underspending.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Our job is to represent the people.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Ba mhaith liom go dtiocfadh an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Athchóirithe Dlí go dtí an Seanad le plé a dhéanamh ar an chinneadh a ghlac an Rialtas Dé Máirt ar na riachtanais a bhí ann do dhlíodóirí cumas na Gaeilge a bheith acu agus téarmaíocht Gaeilge a bheith acu. Tá an riachtanas sin á bhaint amach as an reachtaíocht agus ní bheidh an gá sin, cumas na Gaeilge...

Seanad: Local Authority Charges (15 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach fá choinne an cheist seo a phlé. Ba cheart dúinn cead a thabhairt do na comhairlí chontae ar fud na tíre airgead a bhailiú ó úinéirí tithe saoire ar fud an Stáit. Cuideodh sé sin leis na húdaráis áitiúla seirbhísí éagsúla — seirbhísí níos fearr agus seirbhísí úra — a chuir ar fáil sna áiteanna ina bhfuil na...

Seanad: Local Authority Charges (15 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I thank the Minister of State for his response. However, I am disappointed with it and the Minister of State addressed the issue of holiday homes only in the last line. Why will the Government not introduce a levy on holiday homes? Does the Minister of State concur with the sentiments of the Indecon report that it is fair and acceptable that those with holiday homes or second homes...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I concur with Senator Ó Domhnaill. Last week I asked that the House approve an all-party motion on the undocumented Irish, as happened in the Dáil. I do not wish to apportion blame for the 40,000 Irish who had to go to America. Such a motion would send a signal to the US Government that we are fully united on this issue. I ask that such a motion be facilitated as soon as possible and...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I wish to extend my sympathy to the family of Mr. O'Gorman. I ask that the Minister for Transport come to the House to discuss the issue of public transport in rural areas rather than the issue of road safety as the subject is of importance to Malin and west Donegal and many other areas.

Seanad: Pension Provision: Motion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I thank the Acting Chairman for this opportunity to record my view and that of my party on this matter. We disagree with this motion because we believe the Government is not serious about tackling the issue of pensions. It hopes the individual will provide for his or her own pension, saving the State from dealing with this crisis. It is just another example of an abdication of...

Seanad: Pension Provision: Motion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: The reason I said we opposed the motion was because we do not believe the Government, of which the Senator's party is a part, is serious about tackling the issue of pensions.

Seanad: Community Child Care Subvention Scheme 2008-2010: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I am particularly pleased this debate is taking place and that I have an opportunity to speak. It is six weeks since I first raised the matter on the Order of Business. I did so on a weekly basis until there was a groundswell of support for the debate now taking place. My party has been to the fore on the issue of child care funding. I have met child care providers. Sinn Féin's health...

Seanad: Community Child Care Subvention Scheme 2008-2010: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I have no problem with Government Deputies and Senators articulating the views of those who have first-hand experience of this sector, but if they want to support such people they should support my call for the Minister to suspend the scheme. There is no reason that cannot be done, as the scheme does not come into effect until 1 July next.

Seanad: Community Child Care Subvention Scheme 2008-2010: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: When the Minister of State, Deputy Smith, spoke about this issue last week, he claimed there has been full consultation with the child care sector. I discussed this issue directly with the Minister of State during a debate. My information is that just 11 voluntary community child care groups, from a total of more than 1,100 such groups, were consulted. That does not constitute full...