Results 6,221-6,240 of 7,126 for speaker:Alan Farrell
- Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: I thank Deputy Broughan. His time has expired.
- Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: I am.
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: Deputy Murphy has a particular position in this House and using this House as an opportunity to vent his displeasure at having allegedly been caught doing something-----
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: I was listening very carefully. I thank the Deputy.
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: The establishment of the new independent policing authority is a fundamental part of the Government's justice reform programme and the policing authority will, of course, fulfil a vital role in overseeing the governance and structures of An Garda Síochána and monitoring its performance. The Bill marks a significant reform in the way our justice system works and it is of the utmost...
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: I wish to share time with Deputy Kyne.
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: I will endeavour to keep going until I am advised to do otherwise. I thank the Minister for presenting the Bill. As a member of the justice committee, I have had a great deal of discussion and input on the fundamentally required reforms of both An Garda Síochána and other associated bodies in providing oversight to the operation of the Garda. I will refrain from engaging in the...
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: Until a person is proven guilty in a court of law, very little should be said in this House about it. The allegations made in the House by Deputy Murphy are reprehensible, and I find it appalling that he has absolutely no respect for the rule of law-----
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: -----or those who fulfil a vital role in our State.
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: I was not referring to that. I refer to the allegations of breaches of the peace, etc., and false imprisonment.
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: Deputy, I can watch YouTube like you. I have seen about 40 videos online, which I am sure An Garda Síochána is currently investigating, but I am not going to-----
- Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: Yes, it is to address poor planning by the Victorians who failed to connect the two rail lines. When the lines were built more than 150 years ago, the city had a much smaller population. It is essential, however, in the 21st century that we get whatever we propose right and ensure it is affordable. It would be difficult for the Government to afford both projects at the same time. While I...
- Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for bringing forward this, admittedly, largely technical Bill. It is important for the Members of the House to be given an opportunity to debate this Public Transport Bill, an extraordinarily important part of the role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Minister in terms of laying out plans for capital infrastructure over the next number of years....
- Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: I would like to share time with Deputies Kyne and Costello.
- Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, for putting this Bill before the House following the extraordinary decision made by the Irish people back in May. When I was given my speaking slot a little earlier, I thought about what I would say. What a day it was when 61% of the electorate voted and 62% of them supported the proposal to change our Constitution. I remember standing in Dublin...
- Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: Okay. I conclude by thanking the Minister. Perhaps I will weigh in at a later stage with regard to some specific aspects of the Bill. I commend not just my colleagues who participated in the campaign across both sides of the House, but all the citizens across this State who got up, went out and knocked on doors because they believed it was the right thing to do.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Sep 2015)
Alan Farrell: 1586. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allow chauffeurs, who hold public service vehicle licences, to utilise bus lanes when carrying passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30427/15]
- National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)
Alan Farrell: Deputy Halligan will finish in a moment and the Minister of State can answer then.
- National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)
Alan Farrell: If Deputy Halligan is finished, I will allow the Minister of State to respond.
- National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)
Alan Farrell: On amendment No. 7-----