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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2014)

Terry Brennan: -----and that the perpetrators will get their just-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2014)

Terry Brennan: It is to me.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)

Terry Brennan: I do. Three quarters of overseas visitors stay in Dublin at some point during their trip to Ireland and tourism is worth over €1 billion to the local economy of Dublin. I support the call made by Senators Feargal Quinn and John Crown for a debate on energy requirements, future plans, costs, etc. I was disappointed to hear Senator Feargal Quinn state our energy costs were among the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)

Terry Brennan: I acknowledge and welcome the announcement of a €300,000 boost for Dublin city centre tourism projects announced earlier today by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar. Some €300,000 is being allocated, from Fáilte Ireland's capital investment programme, for these two projects in Dublin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Green Paper on Energy Policy: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (4 Jun 2014)

Terry Brennan: I refer the Minister to the story I told him privately about a farmyard on which previously there was only one light but which now receives a 100 kVA supply. I thank him for his presentation. The energy reduction measures are to be encouraged in the home and industry. The Minister also referred to the changes taking place. Are we on course to meet our alternative energy targets by 2020?...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: I wish to congratulate the Minister, Deputy James Reilly. Perhaps he will be here later but I would like to congratulate him in advance of his appearance. He was formally recognised this week by the World Health Organisation for his work on tobacco control. The WHO identified the Minister as a key international figure in the fight against the harm caused by tobacco, as part of its annual...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (28 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: Like the Minister, I travel the motorways of the country. There is an inconsistency in traffic route lighting and some motorways are overlit. The lighting approaching, at and exiting junctions on the M1 from Dublin to the Border and beyond is far in excess of what is required. I have quantified this by considering the M7 and M8, which have similar exits and entrances. When one leaves a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (28 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: Would it be the same for every town and city? At one hour per day across 10,000 lights, what is it costing our local authorities and the Department? We should investigate a more efficient set-up.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: And why, Senator?

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: It is not relevant.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: Political-----

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: Tá an t-am istigh.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: I wish to raise an issue that has been raised with me on doorsteps in recent times, namely, our rate of income tax. Our rates are far too high and I believe they must be reviewed. There will be an opportunity to review them in the forthcoming budget and that must be done. The income tax rates act as a disincentive for educated young people. I had occasion on Monday night last to speak to...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: Yes, I am seeking a debate on this issue and on the universal social charge, USC. My understanding of the latter was that it would be an interim, emergency measure but it now seems to be part and parcel of our tax code. The bands must be reviewed.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: I wish to support Senator Quinn's call for no VAT to be applied to defibrillators, as is the case in many other European countries.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: I live at the foot of Slieve Foy, in the Cooley Mountains, and when I wake up every morning, I look over at the Mourne Mountains on the shores of Carlingford Lough. Therefore, I am very conscious of the contribution MRI makes in rescuing people in both areas. Mr. Christie said it was an all-Ireland rescue team. What is the contribution North and South? I look north and I see the Mourne...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: It baffles me. We are talking about two volunteer organisations, one working at sea and in rivers and the other working on the mountains. Does MRI have difficulty recruiting volunteers? Without volunteers in whatever field - be it credit unions, soccer and rugby teams or anything else - this country could not operate properly. Without volunteers, the representatives could not operate....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: Senator Marc Mac Sharry is in exalted company.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, recently announced under the 2014 local and regional museums scheme that the County Museum, Dundalk, County Louth, would receive funding of €5,000, the Old Drogheda Society would receive €4,600 and the Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda would receive €2,600. The scheme is designed to support small and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)

Terry Brennan: All of the questions that I was going to ask have been asked. However, I want to acknowledge the support and advice given to us by Ms Egan from the Department. On the question of tendering, are unsuccessful tenders advised and does the issue of collusive tendering ever arise in the school transport scheme? Are there private contractors? How often would they change or does Bus Éireann...