Results 701-720 of 991 for speaker:Aidan Davitt

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I am talking through the Chair and I would not interrupt anybody, particularly those in Fine Gael.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I have to be honest about it. The argument was that nobody but the ex-leader of our country could look after the Brexit portfolio because he had the connections in Europe. It was rehashed here on three or four occasions as if it had to be written in stone. When he departed as leader, I waited for the Cabinet reshuffle after which I thought we would have a Brexit Minister, Deputy Enda...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: It is fully relevant.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I am finishing. I am getting there. If I had not been interrupted I would be long finished.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I am only at the-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I will just continue.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: Deputy Simon Coveney is now dealing with Northern issues, which is an extremely important portfolio.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: One of the most important issues is Brexit.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: There was a reshuffle. We have now appointed a new Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I am extremely surprised that we could not have made one for Brexit. It was a no-brainer, and it is a missed opportunity.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I ask the Leader to go back to his party leader and discuss it post-haste.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (31 May 2017)

Aidan Davitt: In fairness, we resumed at 7.45 p.m., which was the agreement. It is 7.46 p.m. now. I agree with Senator McDowell. The problem we have is that the Minister might not be ready until 8.30 p.m. or 8.45 p.m., and where are we going at that stage?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (31 May 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I agree with Senator McDowell.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (31 May 2017)

Aidan Davitt: The Leader can give a guarantee of that.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I am delighted the Minister is here to meet us today. The Leader of the House was asked that the Minister come to discuss this issue and he came here. It shows what working with people and having understanding can achieve. That is most important. There is always more to be achieved inside the tent than outside it, which is my way of seeing things.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Aidan Davitt: Talking about people to our left or right or about those we want and do not want in government or will not go into power with is not of interest to us. We are interested in supporting the best thing for the people of Ireland as we have always been and we will certainly not take any lectures from anyone about that. The inclusion of SPAs is most vital. To include only mountain grazing in the...

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I was not here for that one. I am sorry but I did not hear a great deal about it here. To speak only about the counties that are in favour and suit best a particular electorate is biased to say the least.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Aidan Davitt: That is biased to say the least. There is €25 million of special money. I cannot see why people would exclude north-west Meath which has always been graded as severely disadvantaged. One is verging on marginal lands. Farmers are trying to keep lands going in areas like that and to keep them fertile and in use. No more than in many of the areas, it is mainly sheep on those lands....

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Aidan Davitt: Just off the N52 in Rathconnell, a heavily populated area near Mullingar, there have been numerous leaks in the mains water infrastructure on a one-mile stretch of road. There have been seven breaks in the asbestos line in one year and I am working closely on it with Councillor Bill Collentine, who is well equipped in this field. I have received calls from several locals asking me a...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Aidan Davitt: Will the Leader bring it to the Minister's attention?