Results 421-440 of 1,094 for speaker:Camillus Glynn

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I heard a disturbing programme on the radio on my way to the House. It pertained to a so-called service from a taxi person and what a young lady had to go through to receive that service. The driver demanded an exorbitant fee but the lady did not have enough money and when she went to her house to collect the additional money, the driver kicked the door and threatened her with a serious...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I support the remarks made by Senator Denis O'Donovan and others on the press. The former Senator Willie Farrell called ad nauseam for a press council. I am sure that few members in this Chamber have not felt the weight of the pen in an adverse way at one time or another. In most cases, the central focus is the story and if the truth gets in the way, the story wins every time.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I hate to say "I told you so", but now that the ashes have settled, the reports of what happened at Hallowe'en make very dismal reading in the Westmeath local newspapers. The county council workers were stoned. This is being reflected in reports right around the country. I spoke on this issue down through the years. Other Members have spoken on what has now become an annual event. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to the House to discuss the issue of the management of local authority estates. Senators will be aware of boarded-up houses in estates and, regrettably, the town of Mullingar is no exception. I know of two families who are plagued by their neighbours and have been advised by the Garda Síochána to...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Camillus Glynn: Some weeks ago I raised the question of what might happen at Hallowe'en time. I regret that what I said has come true. Unfortunately, it is worse than I had thought it would be. A warehouse in Mullingar was seriously damaged by a fire started by a firework. Fortunately, the local authority was in a position to facilitate the individual concerned and no jobs were lost as a result. It made...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Camillus Glynn: Many people look forward to Hallowe'en at this time of year. However, many older people shiver in their shoes. I do not wish to be a kill-joy but many incidences regarding Hallowe'en practices have been described in this House. These practices do not sit well with our concern for the environment and are not conducive to a recognition that many, if not all people do not appreciate a...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Camillus Glynn: Where is the question?

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Camillus Glynn: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a gabháil duit, a Chathaoirligh, dod' bhean chéile agus dod' chlann. Tá dóchas agam go mbeidh an sláinte leat sna blianta atá romhainn. I pay a warm tribute to you. As someone who served with you in the Midland Health Board and the Seanad and as your assistant in the Whip's office, I concur thoroughly with those who stated you have dealt even-handedly...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

Camillus Glynn: Like previous speakers, I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the even-handed manner in which he has conducted meetings of the House. I also extend my sincere thanks to the Cathaoirleach — who, regrettably, is not present today — to the Senators who are retiring and to Jody Blake, Deirdre Lane and their staff. I will be contesting the Seanad election and I wish those colleagues who are...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I join others who have commended you, a Chathaoirligh, for the manner in which you have conducted the business of the House over the past five years. I congratulate those who have been elevated to membership of the Dáil and welcome the new Members into the House. On the drugs issue, I agree the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, needs all the support he can be given to combat what can...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

Camillus Glynn: We are a soft society. If we do not adhere to the experience that has been acquired in other locations——

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

Camillus Glynn: Yes, I am.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

Camillus Glynn: Are you advocating the use of it?

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

Camillus Glynn: As I always do, Senator. I would certainly support a debate on this matter and on the matter raised by Senator Burke. I am concerned that the role of the community welfare officer would change. Such an officer plays a pivotal role in dealing with a very vulnerable section of society and I would not favour the proposed change.

Seanad: Committee on Members' Interests: Motion (1 May 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I move: "That, pursuant to Standing Order 84(1)(a), the Committee on Procedure and Privileges recommends that the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to Public Business are hereby amended as follows: (a) STANDING ORDER 85 — COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS' INTERESTS OF SEANAD ÉIREANN. By the substitution of the following paragraph for paragraph (6) of Standing Order 85: '(6) The Committee...

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I compliment the Minister of State. Since taking over the portfolio of Children he certainly has been a powering force in terms of amending legislation. This legislation is particularly important. That neither I nor my colleague on the other side of the House commented infers that careful consideration was given to the formation of these amendments. The concise explanation of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I will be brief. I wish to add my voice to those who spoke before me in thanking the Leas-Chathaoirleach, whom I have known for many years, the Cathaoirleach and all those Senators who are retiring, including Senator Dardis. I wish Senator Dardis, who is a great friend, the very best. He has been an accomplished Deputy Leader of the Seanad. I thank the Leader of the House, Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I support the call for a debate on mental health, if time permits. The issue of suicide would invariably take a central part in that debate. It is interesting to note the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, of which I am a member, compiled a report on the high incidence of suicide. I was a member of the sub-committee that worked on the report. Some startling findings...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I move: That Seanad Eireann resolves that sections 2 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30 June 2007.

Seanad: Risk Equalisation: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following regulations in draft: Risk Equalisation (Amendment) Scheme, 2007, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 24 April 2007.