Results 681-700 of 955 for speaker:Terry Brennan

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (13 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: On several occasions in this House I have heard hypocrisy from many of my colleagues on the left. Will the Leader confirm to me that the introduction of the universal social charge and the abolition of the-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: I have indeed. I have asked for confirmation on the abolition of the Christmas bonus and cuts to the blind and disabled pensions. Could the Leader please confirm whether they were introduced by the previous Government? There are many other issues but I will not raise them. I agree with what my colleague, Senator Conway, said. It is an absolute shame and cannot be justified that hotels in...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: It is not my style either. Senator Wilson knows that.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: Fair play to you.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: I will open my remarks by noting it is a terrible pity that other Members and I witness such bad manners in this Chamber every day. There are interruptions and the Cathaoirleach or the Acting Chairmen, whoever they may be, are not listened to. That is all I have to say. I was not a Member of the previous Seanad. Perhaps the Leader would confirm for me once and for all in this House that...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: I wish to call for an urgent debate on planning permission and related issues. For instance, people were granted planning permission almost five years but it is about to run out. What if they must reapply even though their local authorities are concerned and disagree with the permission that was granted to them four and half years ago? I am talking about continuing on because there are...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: Fáilte romhat a Aire arís go dtí an Seanad. As the Minister of State stated in his contribution, properties used for accommodation purposes by groups such as the Irish Girl Guides or Scouts Ireland will be exempted from the local property tax. I welcome that. The Bill also provides for exemption for residential properties used by a charitable body for recreational activities connected...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: I welcome the positive result for Irish tourism at the end of last year and for the start of this year of The Gathering. Overseas visitor numbers finished strongly in 2012 and got off to a good start in 2013, with a 4.4% increase from all markets between November 2012 and the end of January. I am pleased to see such a very successful start to The Gathering, with the increased performance at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: That will never happen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: As the Minister indicated, bullying has been going on since time began. Bhí sé mar sin nuair a bhí me ag dul ar scoil fadó. Bullying commences in our national schools. I am very concerned about bullies who begin in national school but continue to bully at second level and into adulthood. I know three or four young national school students who went on to second level...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: It is the same with social media.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Terry Brennan: Anonymity is a big problem in social media. I label as a coward of the highest order anybody who writes an anonymous letter and is afraid to put a name to it or be identified on social media.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: I am aware of a man who came home from abroad who was a taxi driver while living abroad. He got a licence in this country but was subsequently convicted of a crime. When he was convicted, it was discovered he had committed the same offence in another jurisdiction, namely England. He filled out the necessary application to the licensing authority in this country but did not state that he...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: I support the call by my colleagues for the extension of the time for burning shrub on highland, mountain areas and commonage. Having witnessed one of the wettest winters in living memory, we need extra time for the ground to dry out sufficiently for burning. I also ask farmers on the scenic Cooley Peninsula to desist from burning close to existing magnificent forestry on both sides of the...

Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the European Council: Statements (26 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. As part of the drive for stability, jobs and growth, the Irish Presidency will prioritise bilateral trade agreements with key partners, including the United States of America. Is any such thing happening with Canada? Such agreements should deliver positive benefits for all involved and provide newer and greater opportunities. God...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: I realise the restraint on time, but it would be remiss of me not to commend the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU, my nominating body on the labour panel for election to the Seanad, on its responsible contribution to the recent Croke Park talks. I congratulate the chairman of the ICTU public services committee on his very clear, precise and informative interview on national radio this...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Social Entrepreneurship: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: My question may be a stupid one but I will ask it anyway. First, I congratulate all of the delegates on their contributions this morning. This, for me, has been a memorable day in the Seanad. The delegates obviously derive satisfaction from what they do. Is there any fun for a young man or woman getting involved in social entrepreneurship at an early age? I recently met a young Irish...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: In February 2012 the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport proposed to conduct a nationwide audit of speed limits on national and county roads. This is an important issue. Many speed limits on country roads are inappropriate, with the result that accidents are taking place on roads that have 80 km/h limits even though they are not wide enough to permit vehicles to pass. The NRA and all...

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Feb 2013)

Terry Brennan: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire ar ais go dtí an Seanad. The purpose of the Bill is to ensure doctors have appropriate insurance in order that they might practise medicine. The vast majority of doctors are extremely responsible and have appropriate professional indemnity insurance. As is the case with all professions, however, some may not have an appropriate level of cover,...