Results 561-566 of 566 for speaker:Niall Ó Brolcháin

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I call for a debate on community development. I heard many Senators talking about the top-down approach to the banks. We cannot take our eye off the ball in respect of social justice, community development and grassroots democracy. There is, as people will probably be aware, a major issue in respect of the merging of various agencies, CDPs and local area partnerships. It is vital that we...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: There are many types of stag hunt. A particular type of stag hunt was spoken about by Senator O'Toole and others. The Senator seemed to miss the point. It is wonderful for all these gentlemen to be riding around the country if the stags are safe. Stags are absolutely magnificent and beautiful creatures.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Indeed. The Green Party has no issue with those mentioned by Senator O'Toole - the harmless old gentlemen who ride around the country. From what I can see, such activities do not need a stag at all. I think that may be the way forward.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I have not indicated that I wish to speak.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Tá áthas orm an Seanadóireacht seo a ghlacadh ar son mhuintir na Gaillimhe. I wish to thank first my family as it is very important to get our priorities right. I thank my wife, Niamh who was here yesterday and our children. I thank my parents, Pádraic and Sue, who are here today in the Gallery and all my extended family. I thank them for all their support over the years. I thank my...