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Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (14 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: The Senator tried to sustain a case by building up a story that if we were category A we were to be damned. The facts are, as we maintained, we are not in any category as would have been revealed had Senator Marty contacted the Government for clarification which his now released draft report requires him to do. These are the facts and Senator Norris is bending a story on a draft report that...

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (14 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: That is the position. That is de facto.

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (14 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: I certainly do. I may not have the same amount of education as Senator Norris, but I have some. A draft resolution will be put before a plenary meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly on 27 June.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (14 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Is cúis áthais dom bheith ar ais arís chun freastal ar an Teach iontach seo. This Bill amends the European Communities Act 1972, to allow certain parts of the treaty providing for the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union become part of the domestic law of the State as soon as Ireland ratifies the treaty. The Bill is in line with earlier amendments of the...

European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006: Order for Report Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (13 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: As we look forward to the completion of the fifth enlargement of the European Union, I express my satisfaction at the strong support for this Bill from all sides of the House. I sincerely thank all Deputies for their valuable and positive contributions. Ireland has always been a strong supporter of the enlargement process, of which we were among the first beneficiaries when we joined the...

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Deputy Howlin is firing blanks.

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: It is listed on the Seanad Order Paper.

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Oh Danny boy.

Leaders' Questions. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: Fine Gael should watch its back.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3 to 8, inclusive, together. The Lisbon Agenda remains of strategic importance to the Irish and European economies and the quality of life of our citizens. The Government is fully committed to the Lisbon Agenda and has been supportive of the process from the outset. Last year, following a mid-term review of the Lisbon Agenda, the European Council decided to...

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: To which report is the Deputy referring?

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: Ireland's priorities regarding the Lisbon Agenda are to maintain a stable macroeconomic environment and sound public finances, enhancing our competitiveness through investment in knowledge and innovation and continuing to deliver more and better jobs, including full employment opportunities for men and women alike. The Deputy asked a number of questions pertaining to the ESRI report on gender...

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: Ireland welcomes the decision of Ministers to reach political agreement on the draft directive at the Competitiveness Council meeting on Monday, 29 May. The Council will formally adopt its common position at one of its forthcoming meetings and will forward the dossier to the European Parliament for a Second Reading. As regards the questions raised by Deputy Sargent, each member state is...

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: Having watched RTE last night, I was pleased with its detailed survey carried out by consultants into the attitudes of changing Ireland over the past 20 years. A strong, conclusive figure in excess of 70% of those polled, said we should be deeply involved in and fully engaged with Europe and all its activities. The results of that survey were positive for the country. More than 80% of those...

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: Social cohesion is very important. The Deputy referred to Commissioner McCreevy, a man of outstanding political and intellectual ability.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: That is for others to say. I could never judge.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: In all fairness to Commissioner McCreevy, he did an outstanding job here, revolutionising the tax regime.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: He helped to create a modern economy, but he inherited——

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Noel Treacy: To be fair to the man, he was asked to make a global contribution to Ireland and Europe at a higher level.