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Seanad: Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: We can vote on the Senator's point.

Seanad: Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I am trying to accelerate it also.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I ask the Cathaoirleach to bear with me in mentioning briefly the tragic death of the Welsh soccer manager. It goes without saying the death of this young man by suicide was shocking and horrific. However, I feel extremely strongly about the media reports of such tragedies. It is critical we fully address this issue. Many research studies draw a link between how a suicide is reported and...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: Please allow me finish. It is vital the media treat the issue of suicide as delicately as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: The media have a duty not to sensationalise the subject or treat it like an episode of a soap opera. Parliament must lead the debate in this regard.

Seanad: Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I welcome the Minister. I agree with this Bill. Despite the urgency with which it must be passed - I note Senator Barrett's comments and agree with him to a point - I welcome the fact that the Minister is considering introducing more detailed legislation next year. We hope many of the amendments Senator Barrett proposes to table tomorrow will be included in that. We must be reasonable in...

Seanad: Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I join Senator Paul Bradford and the other Senators who spoke about the Croke Park agreement. As the parameters have changed, we must have a discussion on this matter. There is no better place to have that discussion than in this House. I urge the Leader to do what he can in that regard in the short term. I join Senator Michael Mullins in his comments on decentralisation. We knew it was...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I think I will, but I would like to finish what I am saying. One would wonder whether hard-pressed gas bill payers will be happy about increases in their bills in the context of the amount of money that will be handed over-----

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: A number of issues are raised here on the Order of Business that are not relevant. This is something that is very important. It is one of our main theatres and we are now going down the road of the Aviva Stadium and all of that.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I appreciate the Cathaoirleach's comments and will raise the issue on the Adjournment.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: That is part of the problem.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I would hate to see the Senator slowing down.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: On a point of order, I have a great concern about the likes of this being raised on the-----

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: Excuse me. I am entitled to raise a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: Well said, Senator Sheahan. That is the point.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: One issue that is really getting to me is the issue of jay-walking. Yesterday I was saddened to learn of a pedestrian being struck on the N11 as he was crossing the road. Although the person was injured, I thank God he did not die. In the context of everything that is happening in Europe and Ireland, it does not seem like something that warrants attention but of the approximately 200...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: That is the nature of the beast but there are people like that in every organisation. It is unacceptable and we need to hold a debate on the media because issues arise on a daily basis. We could frame the debate in terms of standards in the media. I urge the Deputy Leader to facilitate a debate. I do not see any harm in debating embassy closures. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: On a point of order, is it appropriate to discuss something that a Member said when he or she is not in the Chamber?