Results 4,941-4,960 of 5,763 for speaker:Gerard Craughwell
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: I join Senators Norris and Wilson regarding the farce that is Seanad by-elections. Fortunately, the new Senator did not have the same trouble I did in the context of trying to find nine people to sign a nomination form. I thank Fianna Fáil and the nine Independent Members of the Oireachtas who gave me two nominations. I will support Senator Wilson's new Bill to extend the electorate...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: It is great to see a start.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: I refer to Nos. 11 and 14, which are on the Order Paper since June. Both of them relate to our brothers and sisters who operate in local authorities, county councillors.I know there is an upcoming election and that people do not want to rock the boat for those in the Lower House but our brothers and sisters in local authorities deserve our care. We will be knocking on their doors soon...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: Yes, indeed. I have been asked by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: -----to prepare a report and the Tánaiste has said that she would bring such a report, if I prepared it, to the Cabinet. I have been frustrated at every turn. I have written to everybody and asked for submissions. I am receiving e-mails from councillors every day of the week advising me what this or that Senator told them, or of which newsletter they got from this or that Senator....
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: If the Senator would allow me continue, I am one of the few voices in this Chamber who can speak for the 194 independent councillors.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: -----and I will make damn sure they know it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: The only solo run that is going on around here-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: My question for the Leader is a simple one. Will I be treated with the dignity to which I am entitled as a Member of the Oireachtas and be given the information I requested? That is my first question. Second, will two items on the clár, motion No. 11, dated 17 June, and motion No. 14-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: From where will I get Private Members' time? I do not even have speaking time here but for the Cathaoirleach's good grace.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: At least the Cathaoirleach behaves in an impartial manner and I deeply respect him for that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: There are other names to those motions but I would be the lead one. Fianna Fáil supported me on motion No. 11 and all our names are appended to motion No. 14. Lets not be afraid. Let us discuss this issue openly.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: Before Senator Leyden contributes-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: -----I wish to raise a point of information to clarify a matter.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: Then, I wish to raise a point of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: I made the point that I had written to Senators but I did not write to the individual Independents Members of this House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: Great. The Senator might start answering their inquiries.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: The Senator will include me in the discussions.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: It is an Independent Senator looking for this. It would be nice to be included.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: I have also put down freedom of information requests.