Results 561-580 of 939 for speaker:Noel Treacy

Corrib Gas Project. (24 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: The study involves a critical examination of all relevant documentation relating to the design, construction and operation of the pipeline and associated facilities. Advantica has been asked to conclude whether in its opinion the proposed installations have been or will be designed, constructed, installed and operated to appropriate standards and to identify deficiencies, if any, regarding...

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: I welcome this opportunity to address the House on behalf of the Government on the situation in Iraq. I always enjoy coming to the House, for which I have the utmost regard. I take its Members, its motions and its business very seriously. I know that there is a real sense of concern in the House at recent developments. Attention has naturally focused on the series of disturbing allegations of...

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: There can be no sense of complacency about the situation in Iraq. It is a country blessed with the richest of natural resources and has a vital role to play in ensuring stability in the Middle East. Most importantly, however, it is a country whose people deserve a better future following years of brutal and corrupt dictatorship, three major wars and international economic isolation. Iraq...

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: This Government strongly opposes the use of chemical weapons in any country, including Iraq. My party and one of its great founders, Deputy Frank Aiken, led that move internationally in the United Nations. We got the agreement, we stand by and have led the work on this issue and are proud of that contribution. We also strongly oppose the use of any conventional weapons in a manner which is...

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: The US characterises white phosphorus as a conventional munition and a standard part of its arsenal. It does not regard it as a chemical weapon as defined in the chemical weapons convention. Subsequent international comment and analysis has tended to support this view. A spokesman for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, which polices the chemical weapons convention, has...

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: Our Government has also sought clarification of the organisation's official view. The response has been that white phosphorus is regarded as an incendiary weapon. Since incendiary weapons achieve their intended effect through the release of thermal energy or heat, they do not fall within the purview of the chemical weapons convention.

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: I do not know why I deserve to be attacked by two different Senators. I do not mislead this House or the public.

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: I come with the facts as available to me and I communicate them as best I can. While this clarifies the international legal position on the status of white phosphorus, it does not, of course, alleviate concerns about the use of conventional munitions, including white phosphorus, in areas where civilians are present. This Government has clearly and consistently expressed the view before,...

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: ——to report accurately and independently on developments in that country.

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: I believe Senator Ryan has a problem. He is not clear whether he is still lecturing in Cork, is with the Independent group or in his new socialist environment. That creates confusion for people like him, so perhaps he could restrain himself.

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: The Government and the wider international community, believe that there should be no delay in creating the circumstances under which the Iraqi authorities can take full responsibility for security in their country. The current situation is that the presence of the multinational force in Iraq has been authorised by the UN Security Council through Resolution 1,511 of October 2003, and...

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: I am coming to that right now.

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: The Minister for Foreign Affairs intends to raise this issue once again with the US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, when they meet on 1 December 2005.

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: However, the Government accepts the assurances given regularly by one of our oldest and most significant international friends.

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: I understand that a Swiss senator, who is a member of the legal affairs committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, has prepared a preliminary report on issues related to the alleged holding of prisoners in secret sites in eastern Europe. He has mentioned Shannon as one of a number of airports which might have been used by CIA aircraft in some capacity. The references to...

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: Is cúis áthais dom go bhfuil an deis seo agam freagra a chur faoi bhráid na Dála ar an ábhar an-tábhachtach seo, an tAontas Eorpach. Just over a month ago I had the privilege of participating in a Seanad debate following the publication of the White Paper on the European Constitution, which is part of Ireland's engagement in an EU-wide period of reflection and national debate. That day...

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: The Deputy should read on. He has taken Mr. McCreevy's words out of context. He has not read the full quote. Mr. McCreevy's quotation was much longer.

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: I wish to share time with my colleague, Deputy Michael Moynihan. I am pleased to contribute to this important debate on the Government's spending blueprint for the forthcoming year. For eight successive years the Government, led by Fianna Fáil, has steered the country through the brightest years the nation has enjoyed since independence. By pursuing prudent management of our economy, built...

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: I would never argue we have delivered a utopian society or that all inequalities have been eliminated. As a Member of this House for 23 years I admit more progress must be made in a range of areas. Our country is a fairer, better, more prosperous place for more of our people than ever before. These Estimates, with the fiscal provisions of the forthcoming budget, will ensure we do not deviate...

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Noel Treacy: When last elected to government, in the early 1980s, they took a wrecking ball to our economy, almost putting the country under.