Results 501-520 of 590 for speaker:Johnny Brady

Leaders' Questions. (27 Jun 2006)

Johnny Brady: The old Labour Party.

Leaders' Questions. (27 Jun 2006)

Johnny Brady: I never ended up in Mountjoy.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Johnny Brady: This Bill clearly shows the commitment of the Government to dealing with the scourge of road deaths. Dealing with road accidents cannot be seen purely as the remit of the Government. It is up to all of us to address this scourge as quickly as possible. The Bill outlines the statutory background to a range of specific measures set out in the road safety strategy 2004-06 and it is very welcome....

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Johnny Brady: It is a good point.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Johnny Brady: I wish to share time with Deputy Blaney. I am delighted to get the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I have only one reservation and the Minister knows what it is because I spoke to him about it, that is, that unfortunately he cannot include the M3 in this legislation. Anyone who travels through County Meath, and on into counties Cavan, Leitrim, Donegal, Fermanagh and parts of counties...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Johnny Brady: He probably played hurling there.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Johnny Brady: I do not think he sang in the local pub.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Johnny Brady: The Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, saw the traffic problems at first hand because we were under pressure to return to attend another function in Kells. The traffic jams were enormous.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Johnny Brady: Yes, at one time. That will indicate how important the M3 is to us. Some people are not concerned about the industrial development of County Meath. Neither are they concerned about the commuters who travel through the area every day. All they want is to take care of the frogs, the snails and whatever else. We do not want to see our heritage destroyed. The Government — I am sure any...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Johnny Brady: ——but it is an issue that is dear to my heart. He referred to four or five politicians being lobbied with regard to the building of one-off houses. It is sad when this happens. I am not afraid to say that I support the right of people who were born and bred in rural areas to be allowed to live there. I am sure every other rural Deputy who wants to see rural areas kept alive feels the...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Johnny Brady: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I compliment the Minister on the tremendous work he is doing in the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. Anytime I have requested a meeting, he has been forthcoming. Recently I have been in contact with the Minister's office about two groups from north Meath, one of which has put a great deal of work into wind energy in...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Johnny Brady: You stole plenty in your day.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Johnny Brady: Perhaps Fine Gael is reluctant to support the Government's stance because it is more interested in ensuring that it does not upset some of its new pals in the Labour Party, who cannot seem to agree among themselves on the issue, and in the Green Party, who are strongly opposed to anti-social behaviour orders, than it is in dealing with the issues which are blighting communities across the...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Johnny Brady: I wish to share time with Deputy Cooper-Flynn.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Johnny Brady: There have been major reductions in levels of crime in recent years. However, criminal gangs are still operating in our society, engaging mainly in drug-related activities. The Government and the people are not prepared to tolerate gangs, drug barons and other criminals. Since 1997 the Government has been tough in dealing with these issues. We have recruited more than 1,700 extra gardaí into...

Live Exports. (29 Mar 2006)

Johnny Brady: I thank the Minister, who sent officials when a problem arose where the smaller shipper was not being facilitated by the larger shipping units. The officials considered the case and extra facilities were made available, which was welcome. As Deputy Crawford stated, this is at a time when calves are coming on stream, and it is important that we get them out of the country. Is it intended to...

Sugar Industry. (29 Mar 2006)

Johnny Brady: He is a Fine Gael man.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Mar 2006)

Johnny Brady: Go for a ride on the bicycle.

Lourdes Hospital Inquiry: Statements (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Johnny Brady: Our thoughts are with the women who were patients of the maternity unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda during the period covered by the report. Patient Focus had a constructive meeting with the Tánaiste last week. The group is confident the needs of its members will be met and they deserve this. I congratulate this group of women. Eight years ago I attended one of its first...

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Johnny Brady: Is Fine Gael going to give him a run?