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Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)

John Paul Phelan: They are all fairytales.

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Feb 2007)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome to the House the Minister for Social and Family Affairs and his officials. I concur with the Minister's remarks on the obstacles faced by people with disabilities. I broadly welcome the Bill as a step in the right direction, although I wish to raise a number of questions on its provisions. I also intend to raise issues on behalf of my colleague, Fine Gael's Seanad spokesperson on...

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Feb 2007)

John Paul Phelan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

John Paul Phelan: I concur fully with Senator MacSharry's last point. Reports are available for Members in hard-copy format in the Oireachtas Library, but there is a scandalous waste of paper in that regard. I also agree with previous speakers who have sought a debate on the health service. I hope the Government will accede to the request for an hour to discuss it today, with particular emphasis on the...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2006: Second Stage (15 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials to the House. The Appropriation Bill is an annual event on the last Friday before the Christmas recess. The House will have an opportunity in the new year to have a longer exchange of views on the items referred to by the Minister of State. The sums of money involved are extraordinary. I recall the remarks made by Senator O'Toole during...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: I wish the Minister of State, his officials, all Senators and the officials from the Houses the very best for Christmas. I do not know whether I would wish the Minister of State and those on the other side of the House unbridled success in 2007. However, I hope they have some success at least and that those on this side of the House have more success. I sincerely wish everybody all the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: I agree with Senator Quinn's sentiments on inflation. We discussed the matter some weeks ago and were given an indication by the Government that the figures would be reduced in the future. It was the usual Government spin on the issue. Senator Quinn and I were disappointed to see the figure increase again in the results announced yesterday. I agree with previous speakers who have raised...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: I would answer "yes" to all of those. It is reprehensible.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: In the run-up to Christmas, people are already overstretched with credit cards and other personal loans.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: These people receive such items through the post. It is fine for me as I have my Senator entitlements.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: I hope it is for a while more.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: Other people may not be so fortunate and this is a reprehensible act.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: There should be regulation in this regard in the future.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: It is not my company.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: I do not have much to say on the Bill but I wholeheartedly welcome the Minister and the officials, as well as the amended Bill. There was a difference of opinion on the original Bill as drawn up but I understand it was ironed out in advance, with different amendments made to the legislation yesterday in the other House. I wholeheartedly welcome the work of the commission, which has existed...

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: In extraordinary circumstances.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: Statements on defamation?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: I join colleagues in speaking about the armed crime of recent days involving a number of murders. I condemn the activities of those who committed the crimes and urge the Minister to become more active in pursuing those kinds of criminals. Senator Feighan spoke about the particularly poignant case of Alan Cunniffe in Kilkenny who had just taken over as postmaster from his mother last...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: A number of sources have mentioned 15%. I agree with other Senators who have called for regulation of auctioneers and valuers. I do not have the in-depth knowledge of Senator Ross. It is my understanding that many people who are involved in this business for many years would like to see effective regulation. We should take that approach as soon as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

John Paul Phelan: I agree with the sentiments expressed by Senator Maurice Hayes. Will the Leader seek the explanation sought by Senator Terry for the delay in the implementation of the changes with regard to the qualified adult payment for people affected mainly by the marriage bar? Senators on all sides of the House have received numerous representations from people affected by the issue and would like an...