Results 621-640 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)
John Minihan: In recent weeks we have discussed the transmission of pornography via mobile telephones. Another worrying case has arisen in the past week that reflects a gap in the law. The Posts and Telegraphs Act 1951 does not apply to mobile telephones but only to telecommunications under the auspices of Bord Telecom. I ask the Leader to take up this matter with the Minister for Communications, Marine...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)
John Minihan: Senator Finucane has made an outrageous statement that a Deputy got a seat under false pretences.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)
John Minihan: That is an outrageous statement and I ask that it be withdrawn.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)
John Minihan: I join with Senator Finucane in highlighting today's reports on the export of domestic waste. The time has come for us to discuss waste management and I ask the Leader to arrange for such a debate. There are many myths surrounding this matter, so a debate in the House would be useful to outline clearly the overall policy on waste management. I also join with Senator Norris in congratulating...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)
John Minihan: I hope we will now see this public-private partnership take its proper course.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)
John Minihan: No, I am asking the Leader to use her good offices to ensure the first success story from this change in policy will be the announcement of the contract for the Cork school of music.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)
John Minihan: I doubt it.
- Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister and thank him for his contribution and the commitment and insight he has shown and the statements he has made about continuing efforts on behalf of the Government to bring peace to this area. I am glad to support the motion and welcome the opportunity to speak on the continuing depressing situation in Israel and Palestine. The ongoing difficulties in the Middle East are...
- Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)
John Minihan: Since 1957, we had a permanent presence in the Middle East. We have lost many lives in the Middle East endeavouring to bring about a peaceful settlement. There have been advances in areas such as Lebanon where this country contributed so much. The Lebanese people have shown their gratitude and are eternally grateful for our contribution. It appears that when one problem is solved in the...
- Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State and thank the Leader for facilitating the debate, which is welcome and necessary. I thank the various organisations which made such valuable briefing documents available to us. Those documents contain some frightening statistics and I particularly endorse the views of Women's Aid in its 2003 report. The debate highlights one of the great tragedies in society, a...
- Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: This is what I would say to her if she were here. She can read the Official Report.
- Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: I am replying. Senator McHugh should read the remark, as I do not think he would wish to be associated with it either. My party brought back the carer's allowance and set a target of â¬100 per week for the old age pension.
- Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: It is a political debate. I am putting the facts on record in stating my case.
- Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: I will not accept that my party does not care for the vulnerable in society.
- Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: The statistics are there in regard to carers and the old age pension. Senator McHugh should read them and remind his party of the facts. Unfortunately, the Fine Gael Party has become so preoccupied with soundbites that it has become detached from reality.
- Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: I asked for permission to digress and I will now return to the subject in hand. I thank those who provided us with briefing documents for the debate. I hope that the matter will not end here, but that we will see positive and constructive action. We must continue to educate the public. We must also continue to seek the necessary supports that are required by the victims of domestic violence.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: I join with previous speakers in welcoming the Government's decision on the national stadium yesterday. I emphasise that this was a Government decision and the right decision.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: The winner is sport and the Irish people.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: People have referred to the waste of time over the past number of years, but I remind them that during that time we have seen the development of Croke Park and major investment in the infrastructure of sport throughout local communitiesââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jan 2004)
John Minihan: ââthrough grants from this Government. The right decision was made yesterday. Rather than trying to find flaws in the decision we should move forward and welcome it, as will the public and the various sporting bodies.