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Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate him and the Minister, Deputy Brennan, for their excellent work to date. Ten to 15 years ago, nobody could have envisaged in their wildest dreams the dramatic increase in the number of cars on our roads today. Any car salesman or garage owner will tell one that the past number of years have been the most lucrative they have ever experienced....

Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Cyprian Brady: —but if one takes time to study the plans, it appears that the running of the system will have little, if any, adverse effect.

Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Cyprian Brady: The junction is already the busiest in the country and any improvement would be welcome. There is a new Luas bridge over the M50 already in place and there is a new slip road onto the M50 on the city side of the roundabout. These can only improve the situation. The traffic light system will determine the flow of traffic. These changes should improve the flow of traffic in this area. For many...

Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Cyprian Brady: He is looking for a job.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (28 May 2003)

Cyprian Brady: This is a technical Bill which has been discussed at all Stages –ad nauseam, in some cases. Unfortunately, the Opposition has repeated a mistake it has made on previous occasions, namely, it confused discussion and debate with dissension. Regardless of the feelings expressed within the Fianna Fáil Party, we have concluded that the Bill will enhance local and national government. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Cyprian Brady: I request the Leader to invite the Tánaiste or the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, to come before the House to discuss a worrying development, whereby some insurance companies have refused to accept that flood damage is covered by their companies' policies held by residents in the vicinity of the Tolka River. This has happened despite the expenditure of more...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 May 2003)

Cyprian Brady: Speech.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 May 2003)

Cyprian Brady: The Senator should not believe what she reads in the newspapers.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Cyprian Brady: I wish to share time with Senator Michael Brennan.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the Minister for Transport, Deputy Séamus Brennan, and I congratulate him on his hands-on, proactive and realistic approach to the matter of improving how we use our roads. For many years, the introduction of penalty points was merely discussed and was the subject of much waffle. Some said it was unworkable and others simply did not want to change. The previous Minister laid the...

Seanad: Licensing of Indoor Events Bill 2001: Committee and Remaining Stages. (7 May 2003)

Cyprian Brady: I congratulate the Minister of State and his officials for bringing this excellent Bill through the House and wish to be associated with the remarks of my colleagues. As I said on Second Stage, I have a particular interest in the Bill which I am sure will go a long way towards assuaging some of the fears people have about safety. Question put and agreed to. Sitting suspended at 4.45...

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate him and his colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, on the huge strides that have been made in both alcohol and tobacco consumption. Alcohol itself is not a problem – as a nation, we enjoy a drink – but irresponsible and abusive consumption is. We have examined alcohol related problems and carried out myriad studies of the topic. A...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Apr 2003)

Cyprian Brady: I congratulate the Donegal coroner, Mr. Sean Cannon, on highlighting the influence of alcohol as a major contributing factor in the tragic death of a 15 year old boy, Brendan Rush, in Donegal town last year. We all heard the plans for mandatory identification cards, heavier penalties and changes in advertising standards. I accept that this matter was the subject of a previous debate, but I...

Seanad: Licensing of Indoor Events Bill 2001: Second Stage. (15 Apr 2003)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the Minister of State and I welcome the introduction of this Bill. My only regret is that it was not introduced earlier. As Senator Quinn said, it has taken a certain length of time for it to come before the Houses. I have a personal interest in the Bill. I was working in the Stardust at the time it burned down, but I happened to be off that night. My wife was not working there, but...

Seanad: Licensing of Indoor Events Bill 2001: Second Stage. (15 Apr 2003)

Cyprian Brady: They can be rowdy, though.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Apr 2003)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Nobody relishes the thought of having to pay more for what used to be a luxury but in many cases is now a necessity – a private car. However, the fact that the resources generated by these measures and the local government fund in general are ring-fenced and used specifically to improve the roads, among other things, justifies the increases to a...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Apr 2003)

Cyprian Brady: These are some of the improvements over the years. I wish the Minister well and I welcome the publication of the Bill.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Apr 2003)

Cyprian Brady: They are not as deep as they used to be.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Apr 2003)

Cyprian Brady: I was out there.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Mar 2003)

Cyprian Brady: The CPI details are open to public scrutiny and are available to anybody who makes a simple request. I do not see the point in providing for this in a Bill.