Results 21-40 of 155 for feel "party:" . (isset($parties[ucfirst("$a[1]")]) ? $parties[ucfirst("$a[1]")] : "$a[1]") speaker:Brendan Ryan

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Brendan Ryan: ...was a difficult time. Commentators and many Opposition politicians felt the country was moving towards a second bailout with no end in sight. When we, in the Labour Party parliamentary party, made our feelings clear about these reductions at the time, we were told that when the economy improved, we would be able to restore payments. With income and tax receipts ahead of expectation,...

Topical Issue Debate: Seniors Alert Scheme (4 Mar 2015)

Brendan Ryan: ...is a genuine cross-party call to the Department and to the Minister of State. We all share the concerns of the community groups that are dealing with this on the ground. They are the experts and they feel they have not been consulted properly. Efforts need to be made to facilitate real consultation on this matter in order, perhaps, to amend the terms of the tender to protect what is...

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 Dec 2014)

Brendan Ryan: ...based on their legal requirement to treat all members equitably. The trustees of this scheme have included cuts to retired members in the winding up proposal for the IAS scheme. Deferred members feel they are victims of the passing of the 2009 social welfare legislation by the previous Government, which moved the deferred members out of the protections provided to retired members and...

Topical Issue Debate: School Completion Programme (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Ryan: ...a more secure path in life. I believe the resources for this scheme should be ring-fenced. I am willing to argue that point with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Minister feels there is value in so doing and that it would assist him in his own efforts.

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

Brendan Ryan: ...care system that has been a defining feature of Irish health systems for decades. The Labour Party, in government, has been fighting for free health care as it is one of the party's core values. We feel very strongly that there should be no barrier to gaining access to health care. We believe that can be achieved in the State; it is not beyond us. Those most in need should and will...

Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (25 Feb 2014)

Brendan Ryan: ...deficit concerns. We understand negotiations are at an advanced stage but decisions are being made which are affecting the approximately 3,900 deferred members and they have had no input into the process. They feel their interests are not being represented in the process. Many of these deferred members were actively encouraged to take early retirement by management as recently as last...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Implications for Employees of Changes to Pension Age: Discussion (12 Feb 2014)

Brendan Ryan: That change will make people feel hard done by.

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

Brendan Ryan: In the meantime, a former bricklayer in his 50s is stuck in sales and digital marketing. If he decides to walk away because he feels he cannot engage or is out of depth in that area, he runs the risk of reductions to his income.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Report on Child and Family Income Support: Discussion (22 May 2013)

Brendan Ryan: ...it proposed higher taxes for better services, it was targeted by opponents as the party of high taxation. In short, they said do not vote for Labour because they will screw one on tax. How does the council feel such a proposal would go down with the electorate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Report on Child and Family Income Support: Discussion (22 May 2013)

Brendan Ryan: To summarise, End Child Poverty is in favour of reform, increasing the threshold and maintaining FIS. The National Women's Council wants to leave it as it is and feels there is no real case for reform.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2012)

Brendan Ryan: ...for tenants in the private rental market. If people are to raise a family or want to commit to a particular community or area, then a mortgage should not be a precondition. People need to feel secure in whatever home they have and I welcome this Bill as a step towards providing this protection and security. I do have some concerns that the two aims of this Bill may be in conflict with...

Topical Issue Debate: Coastal Erosion (8 Nov 2012)

Brendan Ryan: ...out by the Office of Public Works and-or other relevant bodies to protect the citizens of the Burrow in Portrane. The residents of this area have expressed their concerns for years but they feel they are being ignored. They also feel it will take a number of houses to be swept away before their concerns are taken seriously. Their concerns have obviously been heightened with the extreme...

Building Regulations (19 Apr 2011)

Brendan Ryan: ...pyrite can form a chemical reaction which leads to swelling within the backfill, resulting in structural damage to the home. There are serious implications for homeowners coping with pyrite. Many feel unsafe in their homes, with huge cracks appearing in walls, above doorframes and in floors. Doors may jam against deformed floors. There is a growing stigma attached to this issue, with...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

Brendan Ryan: ...for the value of the voucher not for the voucher itself. Some dedicated gift voucher companies, who, perhaps, may build in some percentage of non-redeemed vouchers into their business model, may feel that the transition to a five-year expiry date would present them with some initial cash-flow issues. However, many jurisdictions have moved to outlaw such practices, which is what we are...

Seanad: Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Dec 2009)

Brendan Ryan: ...of this amendment is to remove the gag on the director general in commenting on Government policy. We want to find a mechanism whereby the director general can comment on what he or she may feel about an issue when appearing before the Committee of Public Accounts or any other committee. We live in a democracy and it should be possible to raise matters of policy which are causing public...

Seanad: Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Nov 2009)

Brendan Ryan: ...individual skills. In this context the CE schemes are vital. Where these can be shown to be of use from the perspective of rehabilitation, we must allow people to make their contribution so they feel they are part of the workforce. A flexible approach to participation on these schemes must be tolerated. The cost comes out of the public purse whether it is the dole or a CE scheme. FÁS...

Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Committee Stage (6 Oct 2009)

Brendan Ryan: ...amendment would bring about is that the authority would invite and consider submissions from any local authority whose functional area is affected. The amendment would strengthen the Bill and we feel it is appropriate. I will not press it but reserve the possibility of doing so on Report Stage.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Jul 2009)

Brendan Ryan: ...regret that the €10 million announced last year for a cervical screening programme was pulled. We will continue to insist that preventive life-saving vaccines should be a priority and we feel very strongly that this screening programme should go ahead. The National Council on Ageing and Older People is a very necessary group and I and other Members of my party have met many of its...

Seanad: Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Ryan: I do not agree with the Minister the amendment opens up the possibility that other forms of arms would be allowed, but I hear his assurances. If he feels he can return with a wording that maintains the spirit of our amendment in not allowing firearms, and can improve on it, I will accept his assurance in that regard. I will not press the amendment.

Seanad: Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Ryan: ...out "or is . . . expedient" and leave the first section as it was. We felt it was sufficiently strong and that the use of that phrase undermined the assurance given. That is our position. We feel the amendment is very important and if the Minister would reconsider it or perhaps consider returning to our original amendment, leaving out "or is otherwise expedient", we would be happy with...