Results 5,201-5,220 of 7,082 for speaker:John Paul Phelan
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)
John Paul Phelan: I agree with the sentiments expressed by colleagues about the startling revelations and the shocking and sickening litany of abuses outlined in the Murphy report. Many of the revelations to which I refer would have previously been in the public domain. However, their being catalogued together highlights a system of abuse that reaches into not just the church authorities but also those of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)
John Paul Phelan: Fine Gael is opposing the Order of Business. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to have a discussion on flooding today. Last week, the Leader indicated we would have a daily discussion on flooding. I do not know whether a daily discussion is necessary but to have a discussion on Friday while people's homes are under water today is not a sufficient reaction by the Seanad....
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: It is hardly immediate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: No, they have not.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: I also wish to raise the issue of flooding. While I agree with much of what Senator Leyden said, I raise, in particular, the plight of farmers, many of whom have lost their winter fodder. Will it be possible to discuss agriculture next week and the impact of the flooding on that sector? Recent media reports suggest farm incomes will be 20% lower this year than last year. Many in our...
- Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: I wish to share time with Senators O'Reilly and Cummins.
- Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh. I also welcome the opportunity to speak in this important debate on flooding and the terrible difficulties seen across the country in recent days. It looks as if we will see more in the next few days because the weather forecast is not good. I refer to the difficulties encountered in my part of the world, particularly on the lower parts of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: What is the Order of Business?
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: I join with colleagues in congratulating Senator James Carroll on his election. Although I did not know he was going to be unveiled today, I felt a bit funny this morning as he has taken my mantle as the youngest Member of the Seanad which I had for seven years. My first name is a giveaway when it comes to my age. I wish Senator Carroll well in his time in the House. Will the Leader extend...
- Seanad: Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Callely â sorry, Deputy Calleary. That was a little slip of the tongue, as I got mixed up watching my colleague on the other side of the Chamber.
- Seanad: Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: I was thinking of times past. Fine Gael will support the Labour Services (Amendment) Bill on Second Stage but will have a number of amendments to table on Committee Stage. I agree with many of the Minister of State's opening comments on the role of FÃS. It is much maligned in the light of the difficulties that emerged at the top level of the organisation in the past 12 months, in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: And show the Government parties how to do it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: I did not interrupt the Senator but he might note, if he checks the record, that the two budgets in the past 12 months were preceded by statements from the Fine Gael finance spokesperson on where specific cuts could be made and the same will happen in advance of the budget on 9 December. I join Senator Hannigan in congratulating CIE on its speedy success on the Dublin-Belfast line. Will the...
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to the House. I acknowledge the efforts he has made as Minister for Finance. In fairness, no one could claim that the situation we are in is due to any fault on his part. When appointed as Minister for Finance, he was landed with a poisoned chalice, which is an unenviable position. He has endeavoured to do his best during that period and, by...
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: Rubbish.
- Seanad: Education and Training Responses to the Economic Downturn: Statements (5 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: Education and Training Responses to the Economic Downturn: Statements (5 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Mortgage and Debt Support Measures: Motion (4 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: When was that?
- Seanad: Mortgage and Debt Support Measures: Motion (4 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: The Cathaoirleach is very tetchy.
- Seanad: Mortgage and Debt Support Measures: Motion (4 Nov 2009)
John Paul Phelan: I compliment my colleague, Senator Nicky McFadden, on initiating this Private Members' debate and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Curran. I am in agreement with much of what has been said, particularly by my party colleagues, Senators O'Reilly, Buttimer and McFadden. A number of issues have been raised in the course of the debate. Senator Butler referred to the need for the...