Results 701-720 of 1,229 for speaker:Denis Landy

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: It is not a true comment. True comments require proof.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: It is very unfair that that comment should be brought into the debate tonight. If the comment is true let the Senator put up the proof, or else let him withdraw it.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: Nobody doubts that Senator Bradford has been in both Houses, but that does not give him the entitlement to make comments on other political parties without being challenged.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: That is complete supposition on the part of Senator Bradford.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: He has no evidence to stand over what he is saying. I ask him to withdraw the comment.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: I ask him to withdraw the comment. He is making a supposition about my party that should not be allowed.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: It is completely unnecessary for him to make these comments tonight. I ask him to withdraw them.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: I am respecting the Chair. I ask Senator Bradford to do the same.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: I appreciate that. I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: I welcome yesterday's announcement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, in co-operation with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, of the resumption of recruitment of gardaí in Templemore, County Tipperary. This will be good for the force and for the local economy in Tipperary. It also is a positive sign that life is returning to normal in this country. Every...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: Too often.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: On Monday very good news was broadcast by the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, in Waterford, the capital of the south east, when she launched the JobsPlus scheme, which provides an opportunity for long-term unemployed people to get back into full-time work. If we want any proof of the success of the Seanad we should take that as an example. This initiative was brought to...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: VAT Rates Application (9 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: I thank the Minister of State for what was, as he said himself, a comprehensive review of the VAT situation in Ireland. I accept that we have made great strides in this area and we are ahead of many other EU countries. I have highlighted some particular items. A fisherman needs lobster pots to go fishing for lobster and he must pay 23% VAT on the lobster pot. However, when a customer buys...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: VAT Rates Application (9 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister of State. I also welcome Councillor Brian Collins from Kells who is in the Visitors Gallery and who is one of the driving forces behind the campaign for VAT reform. As a businessman, the Minister of State is very familiar with the various VAT rates which obtain here in respect of goods and services. There is a need for a comprehensive review of the VAT regime. Such a...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: The Carers Association of Ireland plays a very important role in society. It provides services for family members in their homes and ensures their quality of life is improved on a daily basis. Today it made its prebudget submission in the audiovisual room. I am cognisant of the fact that as a result of the promissory note deal it is aware there is an opportunity for it to push forward many...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Denis Landy: Is that an apology?

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Denis Landy: You have been guessing figures all your lives as a party.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister to the House. I am pleased that this Bill is being given adequate time to be debated in this House. I have listened with interest to the speeches already made on the issue and would like to make a number of points in response. First, I wish to address the speech delivered yesterday by the Taoiseach, which was respectfully, if not warmly, received by Members of this...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister to the House. I am pleased that this Bill is being given adequate time to be debated in this House. I have listened with interest to the speeches already made on the issue and would like to make a number of points in response. First, I wish to address the speech delivered yesterday by the Taoiseach, which was respectfully, if not warmly, received by Members of this...