Results 441-460 of 955 for speaker:Terry Brennan
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: What about Carlingford?
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: Yesterday I mentioned the success story of Ryanair. We have spoken here previously about inviting people to the House to address us and I would like to make a proposal in that regard. As far as I am concerned, one of Ireland's most successful business people -----
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: I suggest to the Leader that he propose to that committee that we invite Michael O'Leary to the House to -----
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: That is what I ask. I propose the Leader requests the committee to invite Michael O'Leary to address us on his story and his future plans for tourism.
- Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: I thank the Minister for his positive comments and continued support and encouragement. His commitment to and vision for sport are not in doubt. He clearly realises the benefits participation in sport bring for young and old. Reference was made to the Wild Atlantic Way and the benefits it would bring to the west and south west. Perhaps in the future the Minister might extend the Wild...
- Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: Senators Maurice Cummins and Sean D. Barrett referred to the contributions made by volunteers to sports. They are often the forgotten people, but they are involved in more than 60,000 sports clubs of all types. Approximately 500,000 people are involved in such activities and encouraging young people to participate in sport. I recall as a young fellow getting into a car with 14 other...
- Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: Ba mhaith liom bomaite amháin eile.
- Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: Sin mar a dheineann an Seanadóir féin sa Teach seo. Déanfaidh mé iarracht críochnú.
- Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: The sports capital programme is the Government's main vehicle for funding sport. Sports tourism is important for the country. The global sports tourism industry is valued at an estimated €450 billion. The inaugural European sports tourism summit will be held in Limerick in May as part of Limerick's programme as national city of culture 2014. It is estimated that regional sports...
- Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: Beidh mise ag caint leis an Seanadóir lá éigin eile faoi seo. Nuair a bhíonn seisean ag caint sa Teach seo, ní bhíonn éinne ábalta é a stopadh.
- Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: I move: That Seanad Éireann:- recognises the central role of sport in Ireland and its enrichment of people’s lives both as active participants and as a country; - values the better physical and mental health and well-being that is to be gained through sports participation; - values the achievements of Ireland’s sporting heroes; - recognises that sport and recreation also...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: I welcome the announcement on Monday by the CEO of Ryanair at the meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Kilmainham of seven additional twice daily flights from seven European destinations to Dublin, and a significant increase on all other routes. Ryanair also proposes to invest in 175 new planes within the next five years. I want to acknowledge the part the company plays in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: He certainly has.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: The Senator would be surprised.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: The Senator should withdraw some of the remarks he has made.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: The Senator would be surprised.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)
Terry Brennan: I, too, extend my sympathy to our colleague Senator John Kelly on the death of his father. Following the general election in 2011, the Government said it would reduce the travel tax to zero. It was reduced from €10 to €3 but, thankfully, the Government has honoured the commitment it made and, from today, there will be no travel tax on flights into and out of Ireland. The...
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Mar 2014)
Terry Brennan: Ba mhaith liomsa freisin fáilte a chur roimh chlann Mulroy go dtí an Seanad inniu. Unlike my colleagues I first met Jimmy Mulroy on the GAA football fields of Louth and some of my lasting memories will be of him on the football field. That is where I first met him. As a footballer and player myself, I must acknowledge that Jimmy Mulroy never received a red, yellow or black card or...
- Seanad: Renewable Energy: Motion (12 Mar 2014)
Terry Brennan: Ní féidir leis an ngobadán an dá thrá a fhreastal.
- Seanad: Renewable Energy: Motion (12 Mar 2014)
Terry Brennan: On a point of information-----