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Seanad: Museum Projects (5 Nov 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I wish to share one minute of my time with Senator Hannigan if that is agreed. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment. I also declare an interest in that my grandfather, James Keaveney, spent 13 months in hut 27 of one of the camps in Ballykinlar. As he did not speak to many about his experience afterwards, as is the case with most prisoners, we...

Seanad: Museum Projects (5 Nov 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Following from the Minister of State's comments that the details we need are currently under lock and key in the UK Ministry of Defence, will he take back the message to the Department that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism would talk to his counterpart in the UK — perhaps the Secretary of State, Mr. Shaun Woodward — to encourage the UK to release those archives to us in order that...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I do not know whether I should declare an interest. I have a brother-in-law, Mr. Kearney, and I do not know if he is related to President-elect Obama and whether Moneygall might have been Donegal and a mistake was made when he entered America. We can try to claim credit. I wish the President-elect well. From the election and what we have seen on television over recent weeks with people...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (4 Nov 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his forbearance in allowing me to raise this issue, which is important for a small number, relatively speaking, of students and parents in my area. Monreagh national school outside Carrigans in County Donegal was established in 1852 and there are not too many schools like this still in existence. It is a small, bungalow-type school sitting beside what would...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (4 Nov 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I wish to make two points. As the Minister of State is aware given his statement, there is a history going back to 2004 with regard to the acquisition of this site. I would ask, first, that the process be expedited and the site investigation undertaken. The site was nearly purchased in 2004 but it is now nearly 2009. The need is five years old or older. Second, this area could well be a...

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: It is proposed to sit again at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 29 October 2008.

Seanad: Garda Stations (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to answer my Adjournment matter today. I may be seen as a greedy person, because I will begin by congratulating the Office of Public Works, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and all those concerned in the major development taking place at Buncrana Garda station. I am not being greedy when I come to raise the issue of...

Seanad: Garda Stations (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I appreciate the answer. I refer to the answer on 13 May, which stated: [T]he Garda budget stands at over €1.6 billion. This level of resources is an unprecedented investment in policing, representing an 11% increase on the Garda budget for 2007. Under the NDP a sum of €260 million is assigned for Garda stations and other accommodation. I would like the Minister of State to help me...

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: The hair-do.

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: This is a vast subject and to embrace it in seven minutes is impossible. I wish the Minister of State well in her work. We will see the changes when she is successful. I was the convenor of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children some years ago and we produced a very strong report on the tobacco industry. It is still available for Senators to read. It gave the then Minister for...

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Will Deputy O'Reilly offer his services?

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Deputy O'Reilly was——

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: So the Senator is saying——

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I am not——

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Is the Senator saying that I am smug and smart?

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Anybody that is——

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Senator Twomey thinks I am stupid, which is a very dangerous assumption to make.

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Does the Aire have anything to add to that?

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Is section 7 agreed?

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: As it is 1.30 p.m., and according to an order of the Seanad today, we must suspend the sitting until 3 p.m.