Results 361-380 of 955 for speaker:Terry Brennan

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Terry Brennan: I call for an urgent review of our existing planning laws and building regulations for one-off houses. It is over 40 years since our planning regulations were reviewed, and it is urgent at this stage. We need a planning regulator to ensure local authorities implement and keep in line with national planning policy. Will the Deputy Leader invite the Minister of State with responsibility for...

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Terry Brennan: I will share time with Senator van Turnhout. Government policy for the arts is set out in the Programme for Government, and it is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. I will omit much of what I had proposed to say and focus on the proposed commemorations of...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Oct 2014)

Terry Brennan: -----and the continued co-operation that exists between both countries.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Oct 2014)

Terry Brennan: Yesterday the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, together with the United Kingdom Home Secretary, Theresa May, formally launched the British-Irish visa scheme at the Irish Embassy in London. This scheme will facilitate foreign nationals requiring a short-stay visa to travel freely within the common travel area using a single visa issued by either Ireland or the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2014)

Terry Brennan: Cronyism, favouritism and jobs for the boys and ladies has been a topical issue in both Houses for the past week or so. I note that like my colleague on the opposite side of the House, Senator Mooney, I took part in a working group in which we examined 129 applications for appointments to the RTE Authority and to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. It involved 129 highly qualified people...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: National Monuments (24 Sep 2014)

Terry Brennan: I am encouraged by what the Minister of State said, despite the fact that there has been a significant delay with the project. I acknowledge the commitment he has given to see to it that the work progresses. I take the opportunity to issue an invitation to him and his officials to visit Carlingford in order that they might witness the significant infrastructure in place for tourists. King...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: National Monuments (24 Sep 2014)

Terry Brennan: I raise the issue of King John's Castle in Carlingford. The castle was built in the 12th century on a rocky outcrop overlooking Carlingford Lough. It dominated the lough, the harbour and the developing town. It was the first stone building in Carlingford and, under its shadow, the town grew. It is said King John of England stayed there for a few days in 1210. The original castle...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: National Monuments (24 Sep 2014)

Terry Brennan: I appeal to the Minister of State to bring this initiative to a satisfactory and successful conclusion in time for the 2015 tourist season.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)

Terry Brennan: Ar dtús, could I be associated with the congratulations to the three students from Kinsale Community College? To be first in the world in anything is no mean achievement. It is a major achievement, and all credit must go to the students, as well as their parents and teachers. It was a great weekend for sport, although I am not so sure it was a great All-Ireland. I thought the Special...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)

Terry Brennan: They are coming again. We must acknowledge that, after 20-odd years, Kerry won two All-Irelands in one day. It was a major achievement.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Terry Brennan: I support the good wishes expressed for David Begg, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. I worked with him for years in the ESB and many years ago I knew he would make it to the top as a professional trade unionist. I wish him success and good health in his retirement. Last year was a great year for tourism - we all acknowledge the success of The Gathering - but we all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

Terry Brennan: They did not do that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

Terry Brennan: I used Mr. Keogan's words.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

Terry Brennan: Is Mr. Keogan saying there was no conflict of interest?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

Terry Brennan: Was he seeking to hold five concerts at that early stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

Terry Brennan: Should Mr. Keegan have informed Mr. McKenna from day one that it was most unlikely that-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

Terry Brennan: Mr. Keegan did not create any doubt in their minds. Is it the case that, had the promoters and the GAA placated the residents, Mr. Keegan would have convinced Dublin City Council to allow the concerts to proceed because of the economic benefits to the city and country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

Terry Brennan: I thank the officials for coming back in. I agree with the Chairman that it would have been more helpful to have a copy of Mr. Keegan's submission this morning. There are matters that conflict with the submission of the GAA but I believe Dublin City Council has applied proper procedures and has acted to the letter of the law on this issue. I am not as convinced as some of my colleagues. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (15 Jul 2014)

Terry Brennan: I will begin by stating my abhorrence at what Mr. Keegan stated in the last paragraph in his letter to the committee. As a member of the GAA for many years, and one of the few members of this committee who has had the thrill of playing in Croke Park several times, fadó, fadó, I have had no conflict of interest whatsoever. I accept Mr. Keegan’s withdrawal and apology. Why...

Seanad: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Terry Brennan: Has the Minister of State been to Sellafield?