Results 681-700 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

John Minihan: I said I would not support that call regardless of the side of the House from which it came. The Government and the Minister have a responsibility to provide a modern dynamic health system in the interest of all the people serves the needs of patients, who must be put first, and not self-political interest. I congratulate the Minister on his initiatives today. I wish him success in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

John Minihan: They would not make the decision.

Seanad: Order of Business. - OECD Education Report: Statements. (16 Oct 2003)

John Minihan: I join previous speakers in welcoming the Minister of State to the House for this important debate. The need to improve the quality of education is voiced frequently in political circles. This is to be expected and I support this call. When I see an international report on educational matters, I listen to understand where we are in relation to our neighbours and whether we are ahead, behind...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

John Minihan: I too would like to join with previous speakers in calling for a debate on the Middle East. I suggest that two debates are warranted. To include the entire question of Iraq, Israel and Palestine in one debate is far too wide and encompasses too many disparate issues. Given our upcoming Presidency of the EU there is much service to be done here to the Government by having such a frank debate...

Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

John Minihan: I congratulate the Minister, the Minister of State and their officials on the results they achieved at Monday's Council of Ministers meeting in Luxembourg. It was not looking good for a while but everyone agrees that the outcome was very positive. The tactical game played was successful and no greater accolade or confirmation of the achievement can be made than the generous praise from the...

Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

John Minihan: One would hope this is not so and that the reason for the transfer is to give us a better fishing industry but clarification is required on that point. While I can see some merit in such an amalgamation, surely an integrated body like BIM, with decades of experience in developing the fishing industry from catching fish to marketing them, represents the best option for maximising jobs and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2003)

John Minihan: I will start where I finished during the last session by appealing to the Leader about the Cork School of Music. When I spoke here before we broke up for the summer recess, I pointed out that we would face industrial action in the autumn. That industrial action has commenced and is still unresolved. I appeal to the Leader to get a definitive direction and answer from the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2003)

John Minihan: I wish to raise the matter of a young student who is studying government and public policy in University College Cork. Part of the course involved a work placement which, for this student, was a ten week period of work in the Irish immigration centre in Boston. On arrival in Boston, however, and despite his documentation being correct, he was interrogated, accused of being a member of various...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2003)

John Minihan: I too join previous speakers in thanking the Minister for the action he has taken in introducing the Bill. We have had numerous debates in this House about the consequences of under age drinking, and the points have been well made, but the question that is continuously asked is what action does the Government intend to take? This Minister is serious about his role, the influence he wants to...

Seanad: Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Motion. (4 Jul 2003)

John Minihan: I join previous speakers in complimenting Mr. Justice Flood on his work to date. There is no doubt that the manner in which he approached his task and his interim report and the manner in which it was received was an eye-opener for many but, more importantly, it was a good public service. We should never lose sight of the fact that despite comments about tribunal fatigue and that the costs...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

John Minihan: That is the Leader's role. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Adjournment Matters (Resumed). - Cork School of Music. (2 Jul 2003)

John Minihan: I am not sure if the Minister is familiar with the background to this issue. I have raised it consistently in the Seanad over the past year. There is no need for me to make the case for the Cork School of Music. It has been well made and the case was accepted by the Government inasmuch as it entered into a public private partnership process to secure the construction of a new school....

Seanad: Adjournment Matters (Resumed). - Cork School of Music. (2 Jul 2003)

John Minihan: I hope that will be reflected in the answer.

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements (Resumed). (25 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: I join previous speakers in welcoming the Minister. In a debate during Private Members' time in this House last February the Progressive Democrats called on the Government to take early and decisive action to reform the management structures and financial accountability of the health service. I am delighted that the Minister has responded in such a positive way and congratulate him on the...

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements (Resumed). (25 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: It is a pity the Senator was not present to listen to the full speech. It was all about patients.

Seanad: Military Neutrality: Motion. (25 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: Fine Gael are saying it.

Seanad: Military Neutrality: Motion. (25 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: I join previous speakers in welcoming the Minister of State. I congratulate him on his recent work in representing this country proudly on the European stage.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: That is a good idea.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (24 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State. While it is necessary to review the legislation, it is a pity that we, as a nation, found it necessary to place such legislation on the Statute Book in the first place. However, that is the reality and we have a responsibility, as legislators, to face up to this. There is evidence that proves the legislation was both justified and necessary. I welcome the...

Seanad: OECD Economic Survey of Ireland 2003: Statements. (19 Jun 2003)

John Minihan: The first thing to be said about the OECD report is that it paints a very positive picture of the economy. There has been a huge amount of gloom and doom over the past 12 months or so with commentators and Opposition politicians vying with each other to see who can best talk down our economic performance. While it is true that conditions have become a lot tougher and the economy has slowed...