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Seanad: Broadband Access: Motion (12 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir Paddy Burke as ucht a chuid ama a roinnt liom. I commend the Independent Senators on bringing this motion before the House. It is timely and apt to discuss this motion after having had a discussion on the supports necessary for small and medium enterprises to flourish in a modern Ireland. A key element for any business to flourish and develop is the...

Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Statements (12 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: There is no denying that the State has made remarkable economic progress during the past 15 years and the small and medium enterprises have benefited somewhat. There are a number of areas where we can help SMEs to develop. There is an acknowledgement that SMEs are the best way to produce new jobs and certainly the best way forward for the regions. I stand here as one who is an employer but...

Seanad: European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (12 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: The electorate of the Twenty-six Counties will vote next year on the Lisbon or reform treaty. We may be the only EU citizens to do so. This places an enormous responsibility on our shoulders to ensure before we vote that we fully understand the content and implications of the treaty. I have listened carefully to comments from Charlie McCreevy when he said that Ireland would be "the laughing...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Ba mhaith liom dá mbeadh muid ábalta am a chur ar leataobh fá choinne díospóireachta ar acmhainní nádúrtha na tíre seo. I ask the Leader to facilitate a debate on natural resources, particularly those offshore. I listened to Senator Hanafin talking about Russia selling off its natural resources for the price of a house, but in some cases this State did not even get the price of a...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: ——On a point of information, I was referring to parliamentary questions, not Question Time.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: On a point of information——

Seanad: Motor Insurance (6 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I refer to the need for the Minister for Transport to introduce measures to reduce the exorbitant cost of motor insurance in this State, particularly for young drivers. It is clear that young drivers, who make up 20% of the total, are being bled dry and ripped off by some private motor insurance companies while the Government continues to look on. In a...

Seanad: Motor Insurance (6 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I welcome the Minister of State's reply although it did not address the issue. I am aware of the risks associated with young drivers but 20% of them cannot be penalised without even having a bad record. Will the consultants carrying out the review on behalf of the Department discuss the problems with youth organisations? Young people are being ripped off though massive premia, which even...

Seanad: Motor Insurance (6 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: Merits of Farmers' Markets: Statements (6 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach leis an gceist seo a phlé. Sílim nach gcloisfimid Seanadóir ar bith ag rá nach bhfuil buntáistí ag baint leis na margaí feirme. Tá sé iontach soiléir go bhfuil buntáistí ag baint leo. Tá an tuairim céanna ag gach éinne. Tá fadhbanna uafásacha ag na margaí áitiúla, áfach. Tá daoine ar nós feirmeoirí ag iarraidh...

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

Pearse Doherty: Hear, hear.

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

Pearse Doherty: This the 11th budget presided over by Fianna Fáil in government. During that time, we have had unprecedented economic growth. Now, however, the Government is warning us to tighten our belts. Fianna Fail's pre-election promises were an illusion but also a masterstroke in terms of electoral strategy. It promised the earth, moon and stars but as soon as the votes were cast, it embarked upon...

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.