Results 581-600 of 839 for speaker:Michael Kennedy

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: For those who do not know Druids Glen, the green fee is more than the old age pension, to put it in context.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: The story in the Evening Herald listed the support the Labour Party received——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: ——from the same people it is criticising.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I do not suggest there was anything wrong.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I am merely making the point in terms of——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: ——balance and fair play that Fine Gael and the Labour Party sought donations from the same people——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: ——from whom they accuse Fianna Fáil of seeking donations.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: No Fianna Fáil person was found guilty either.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: While I am at it now that Deputy Burton has got me going——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I am endeavouring to do so. I remind Deputy Burton, now that she is really getting me on my feet, that when she was last in Government a fundraiser was held at which the by-line was, "get an audience with the Minister for Finance", who was Deputy Quinn, again on whose integrity I cast absolutely no aspersion. However, the dinner was sold on the basis of getting an audience with the Minister...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I did meet the workers.

Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I wish he would ask a question.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I certainly welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important topic. Last week, when I had a few brief moments to talk about it, I mentioned two issues, the first of which was the negativity that emanates from this Chamber. As a nation we do not benefit when the Opposition, day in, day out, talks down the country and talks about the negative aspects. We are in a most serious...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Michael Kennedy: And who also has the vision.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I thank Deputies O'Rourke and Thomas Byrne for sharing time. I was supposed to speak during the slot mentioned by Deputy O'Rourke but there was some confusion. I echo the same thought on the negativity emanating from the far side of the House which is bordering on the ridiculous. We have not heard one proposal on how to deal with the €2 billion savings needed in the public finances. Like...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Michael Kennedy: Am I not sharing time with the Minister of State?

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation, primarily because of its emphasis on accessibility and affordability. These are two of the most important elements of any measure taken relating to health care, and they have never been more important than with regard to nursing homes. Like most of our colleagues in the Dáil, I have been flooded with queries relating to nursing homes...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Nov 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation for people who wish to apply to join the Defence Forces over the coming months; the situation with those who were in the process of applying in 2008 and who have been attending interviews or fitness/medical examinations and are awaiting to hear if they have been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42651/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 Nov 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops serving overseas; the number of troops who have served overseas in 2007 and 2008; if this number will rise or fall in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42652/08]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Tá áthas orm deis a bheith agam labhairt ar an Bhille seo. We live in a time when citizens are greeted each morning by a barrage of bad news stories relating to the global economic climate. Daily we hear about the US Government being asked to bail out more failing banks, the US motor industry and so forth. Sadly, this bad news is unavoidable....