Results 5,581-5,600 of 6,030 for speaker:Brendan Ryan

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brendan Ryan: In the immortal words –"they looked into their hearts."

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brendan Ryan: Once it is harmless.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brendan Ryan: Do not do as we do, do as we say.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brendan Ryan: Whom will they satisfy? They will satisfy their political masters, Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brendan Ryan: In government.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brendan Ryan: We had.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brendan Ryan: And the Government's right to do otherwise.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brendan Ryan: It is not agreed that we take Commmittee Stage next week. It is far too soon.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: Something extraordinary happened yesterday. It relates to a matter which the Leader and I have often discussed. The Convention on the Future of Europe was discussed at great length in this House, although one would not pick this up from the newspaper coverage. I hope the media in general will spare me their sanctimonious editorials over the next six months about politicians not doing their...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: That is, effectively, what he said in his letter – that it was up to individual gardaí to make the decision according to no criteria. He wrote to the National Safety Council. That gave extremely bad example and is not the way to inculcate respect for the law in the population at large. Let me also ask the Leader what is happening to the Local Government Bill 2003. We have read of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: Every journalist in Leinster House appears to know more about the differing views than this House in which the Bill is being debated. I invite Senators on the Government side to let us have a little of the action on their inside rebellion. We might even throw in a contribution to their constitutional challenge if they speak nicely to us. Senator O'Toole reckons we have loads of money. We...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: My favourite Deputy in Cork North-Central is also threatening to contribute to the fund. It no longer involves Deputy Ring alone – it has broadened out further. Perhaps the Senators are in total agreement and will not object. Nevertheless, it would be appropriate for the House to hear of these matters and have a real debate and, of course, a free vote.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: Will the Leader ascertain from the Minister for Environment and Local Government if there will be significant amendments to the Local Government Bill 2003 in this House or does the Minister intend to rush it through and deal with the amendments in the other House when they become troublesome?

Seanad: Suicide Incidence: Statements. (27 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: This is one of a number of debates we have had in this House in which normal political confrontation is left aside. One of a number of purposes Seanad Éireann can serve is to provide a forum for serious and reflective discussion. I am not saying anything negative about the normal political confrontation which is a necessary part of the way democracy functions. This issue is among the most...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: I support the remarks of Senator Brian Hayes on the Local Government Bill; the Labour Party shares the views of his party. This is too profound an issue to be entered into without seriously considering the constitutional issues. The idea that individuals could be precluded from participation in elections because of membership of the Oireachtas is full of constitutional implications. The idea...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: The fact that things are done wrong once does not justify them being done wrong twice. Senator Mansergh of all people should understand the way the world is organised.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: I did not interrupt myself.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: With all due respect, the reprimand ought to be directed elsewhere. Yesterday the Data Protection Commissioner was reported as being concerned about the issuing of what he described as a secret directive on data retention. Interestingly, he said the person responsible for this secret directive was the Leader of the House. Perhaps she would like to explain what he meant by this secret...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: I do not know him but I do know what his job is.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Brendan Ryan: I have great respect for his job. I raised the issue of data privacy on an unrelated matter yesterday morning. Sometimes Fianna Fáil does not understand these things but it is extremely important. After the behaviour of Fianna Fáil councillors in Loughrea in rezoning land on which the motorway was supposed to be built perhaps the Government is right to introduce the Local Government Bill....