Results 721-740 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan
- Seanad: Sustaining Progress: Statements. (27 May 2003)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this subject, which has, as Senator O'Toole stated, become an integral part of the society in which we live and the way in which we conduct our business. Social partnership has been a feature of public life here since 1987 and the partnership process has become an accepted part of our political...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2003)
John Minihan: I join Senator Brian Hayes in calling for a debate on Northern Ireland. It is timely that there should be statements on the matter. It would be remiss of the House not to highlight the attack on our democracy that occurred yesterday, when a terrorist device â a pipe bomb â was planted not 100 yards from the House. We should congratulate the Defence Forces on their professionalism in...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2003)
John Minihan: A clear message must go out from this House that we will not tolerate attacks on our democracy such as we witnessed in this city yesterday. I also wish to call for a debate on the Cork School of Music. My views on the matter are well known and while I may not share the sentiments expressed by my colleague, I would welcome discussion of the issue. I would also welcome a debate on the health...
- Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Before I take any lectures on discrimination from any side of the House, I must state that other parties were given opportunities to increase old age pensions and to make facilities available to the elderly. They failed dismally when they had those opportunities. Let the record speak for itself, the facts...
- Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: The Senator should refer to the facts relating to the period when his party was in Government.
- Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: By 2020, one in four of all European Union citizens will be aged 60 or over. Sharp increases in life expectancy have been followed by substantial falls in fertility rates. This means that fewer people will be working to generate resources to meet the needs of an ageing population. This has caused panic and scaremongering in some quarters regarding society's ability to cope with the change. In...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: That is the best word the Senator has used all day.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: Will somebody explain that to me?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: Will the Senator expand on that?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: Lamb stew.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: He said, "You can", which enabled the Leas-Chathaoirleach to do so. He did not do it himself. I would like the record to be checked.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: I join previous speakers in seeking a debate on the issue of housing, land costs and the charges imposed by financial institutions with regard to mortgages and the transfer thereof. We could have a worthy debate on that matter and I urge the Leader to arrange it as soon as possible. I also join previous speakers in welcoming the President of the United States to Ireland and his intervention...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: It is relevant. Previous speakers have been allowed to stand up and condemn the President of the United States. I am equally entitled to say that we should be very careful in what we say about the incumbent, or about any President. We should refer to the officeâ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: âand we should refer to the office.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: I would welcome a debateâ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: Since we are treated to what it says in the papers on a regular basis from Senator Norris, I also wish to give a brief resumé of what it says in the papers. We should acknowledge the accounts of the Iraqi people, who, in today's newspapers, have related accounts of the torture to which they have been subjected in recent years and how they welcome their freedom from that.
- Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister to the House and congratulate him on his statement, even if some of the figures are somewhat worrying, particularly the increases in assault and sexual assault.
- Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: I am trying to put forward some constructive ideas, hoping to promote a debate, not political sniping.
- Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: I am suggesting a reserve police force in which responsible adults can participate â parents and young people â to reflect the society in which we now live. I suggest a combination of initiatives from courts, planners, legislators and the Garda. As a parent, I share the fear and concerns of many parents who worry about their children visiting our city centres. My proposal for a reserve...
- Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)
John Minihan: How many parents lie awake worrying about their children on the streets at night? How many of them would volunteer to help patrol those very streets in the knowledge that they were ensuring a safer environment for their children? Could these same parents man telephones, watch CCTV, assist in administrative duties at weekends?