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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I wish to draw the Leader's attention to the fact that the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy John Moloney, announced that the Health Service Executive is rolling out its planned disability developments. The additional €50 million provided for the service plan will be spent on new places for children with autism who are leaving school, on preschool places...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I do not intend to speak for long as I just want to comment on the unfortunate situation that requires the legislation to be in place. We would much rather that the situation had moved on far more significantly than is the case. I echo the feeling expressed by Members in both Houses that we look forward to the day when we do not need this type of legislation. It would be remiss of me not...

Seanad: Air Services (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I wish to raise the matter of the Dublin-Derry air service. A number of years ago, everyone became excited when Pádraig Ó Céide of Aer Arann agreed, without the provision of any subsidies, to set up operations at Derry Airport to try to progress a service between Derry and Dublin. At the time, Donegal County Council did its best to provide assistance. The issue of State aid stopped or...

Seanad: Air Services (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: The executive officer of Derry City Council said it was consulted at an early stage. The council advised that its preference was to retain the existing schedule and that if this was not possible, it would have liked the new schedule to be as close to the old schedule as possible. The plane is now an hour later leaving Derry and I do not know who will be able to get up early enough for the...

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Very briefly.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I do not think it will.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Amendments Nos. 99a and 103a are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Amendments Nos. 116 to 128, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Government amendment No. 116: In page 139, subsection (1), between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: " "prescribed" means prescribed by regulations made by the Minister;".

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: It is a Government amendment.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: They deserve more than that. Report Stage ordered for Wednesday, 25 June 2008.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Contrary to the fact that it might be Senator Norris's birthday very soon, he does not yet need to think about his name living on — he is very much alive.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Amendments Nos. 97, 97a, 98 and 99 are related. Amendments Nos. 97a, 98 and 99 are alternatives to amendment No. 97. These amendments may be taken together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Motion (18 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I congratulate the former Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, on the hands-on role he took to the drugs industry. We complimented him in the House a number of times on being one of the most successful Ministers of State in terms of drug seizures. He was responsible when a series of big Garda raids took place and I commend the Garda, Customs and Excise and everybody involved. I also wish...

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (4 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I agree with the remarks of Senator Norris on this matter. When one talks about quotas and percentages in this context, one has to understand the subtleties involved if one is to understand what this is really about. We need to be sensitive to the differences among the people we are trying to cater for. The valid point has been made it is important to assess such people's needs. If one...

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (4 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: How stands the amendment No. 17?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I would like to raise two issues. I previously asked for a debate on dangerous dogs, dogs under threat and the upcoming animal welfare Bill. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government intends to introduce regulations to microchip dogs. Will the Leader ask him to come to the House before he finalises them because I would like to know how he proposes to deal with...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: The Senator had no problem with it in January.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: Like the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: The pot calling the kettle black.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: What about the 3.75% growth?