Results 461-468 of 468 for speaker:Liam Fitzgerald
- Seanad: Book of Estimates, 2003: Statements. (21 Nov 2002)
Liam Fitzgerald: âwho fail to recognise that this fund has been one of the most imaginative, innovative, creations in the history of Ministers for Finance. It is a clear acknowledgment by the Minister of consultants' reports and of trends in the age profile of the working population and of where we will be in 25 years' time. It is putting money away for the rainy day. I have no doubt it is one of the many...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)
Liam Fitzgerald: I assure the Opposition that Senators on this side of the House will warmly welcome the opportunity to debate the Book of Estimates and their impact on education. A scrutiny of the last five years in education will show a proud record of achievement across all sectors, including the building programme. Members of the Opposition will be familiar with the intensive building and refurbishment...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)
Liam Fitzgerald: The religious orders have a proud record of achievement in education over successive generations and centuries. The House should pay a glowing tribute to that.
- Seanad: Education Funding: Motion (9 Oct 2002)
Liam Fitzgerald: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Ãireann" and substitute the following:
- Seanad: Education Funding: Motion (9 Oct 2002)
Liam Fitzgerald: I assure the Senator that I will deal with disadvantage in a moment. I take on board some of the points made by Senator Burke and I welcome some of Senator McHugh's sentiments, which indicate a clear understanding of the huge anomalies in the area of grants and maintenance funding for third level education. In relation to Senator Burke's comments, the outstanding legacy of this Minister is...
- Seanad: Education Funding: Motion (9 Oct 2002)
Liam Fitzgerald: Every cent allocated will be spent 2002, including â¬350 million in supports aimed at tackling disadvantage, which I will deal with more fully if I am allowed. Plain simple facts appear to be causing pain to some on the Opposition side of the House. Perhaps they need a political spin doctor to prescribe an antidote which will relieve that pain, but they should not blame me if the facts cause...
- Seanad: Education Funding: Motion (9 Oct 2002)
Liam Fitzgerald: Thank you for your protection, Sir. The expenditure will also include â¬320 million in third level student support. The Government is committed to tackling disadvantage and has a proud record of achievement in that regard over the last five years. I know this Minister will be very happy to be judged on his record when he leaves office in five years time. Between 1997 and 2002, nearly 19,000...
- Seanad: Education Funding: Motion (9 Oct 2002)
Liam Fitzgerald: Emotional assertion is no substitute for facts and logical reasoning, which I can provide to the Senator if he wishes to meet me afterwards.