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Seanad: The Gathering Ireland 2013: Statements (31 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: Yes. The Department was not canvassed for its support, but it recognises the event. I will conclude by congratulating the Minister. I have already congratulated my colleague. Having been involved in the Tidy Towns competition for 40 years, I assure the Minister that all of the communities involved will have their towns and villages looking well for the many discerning visitors who will...

Seanad: The Gathering Ireland 2013: Statements (31 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: The Gathering Ireland 2013 is the biggest tourism event ever to be held in Ireland. Businesses, clubs, organisations and people across the country will get involved in The Gathering and will contribute to its success. There will be many special events to highlight what is great about individual communities and what they, in terms of heritage and culture, have to offer the discerning...

Seanad: The Gathering Ireland 2013: Statements (31 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: The aspirations of An Tóstal in 1952 were the same as those of The Gathering, namely, local communities throughout the country promoting their towns and villages. It was followed by the National Tidy Towns Competition. When my home town sought to put itself on the tourism map of Ireland, it did so by getting involved in the National Tidy Towns Competition. Almost 20 years later, through...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: I must apologise for not being here having asked a brief question some days ago. Perhaps the Minister of State can confirm the answer for me. He has probably already answered it. I am deeply concerned about what will happen when people, through no fault of their own, are unable to pay the charges. I am thinking of my previous alma mater and the question of disconnecting electricity and...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: Cónaím sa cheantar chéanna inar dúnmaraíodh cara liom féin ar an Aoine seo chaite. Fear iontach ab ea é, a chuidigh le gach duine a chónaigh in aice leis. The murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was premeditated and planned without regard for human life. The murderers' only interest was financial gain. I know Detective Garda Joe Ryan and knew Detective Garda Donohoe perhaps a...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: Go raibh maith agat a Leas-Chathaoirligh agus fearaim fáilte roimh an Aire ar ais go dtí an tSeanad. Is é mo thuairim gurb é Uisce Éireann an t-ainm ar cheart a chur ar an gcomhlucht. Measuring water consumption by metering is without doubt the fairest way to charge people for a very valuable asset. One pays on the basis of the exact usage. Those who use the most water will obviously...

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: I wish to share my time with my friend, Senator Jim D'Arcy. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Seanad. The action programme, Putting People First, whose aim is to provide for better engagement with citizens, emphasises the need for local government to build strong relationships with and to gain the interest of local people. I believe the programme will encourage greater participation...

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: Fair enough.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: Chuala mé deascéal sa seomra seo inniu. Chuala me go raibh an Seanadóir Ó Murchú i mo chontae féin, i nDroichead Átha, an tseachtain seo caite. Ba mhaith liomsa go ndéanfadh an Seanadóir a ndícheall a thionchar a úsáid chun Fleadh Cheoil na h Éireann a thabhairt go Droichead Átha an bhliain seo chughainn. I support my colleagues in their call for a debate with the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: Had the figure been reduced to ten, I might have understood it. We need a debate on the issue as soon as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Terry Brennan: Let me tell a short story that I may have told Senators previously. Ten or 11 years ago, I met a young man whom I had been told had been about to commit suicide ten or 15 minutes previously. I asked what I was going to do and how I could ensure it would not happen. I got into my car and drove to the young man's grandmother's house, where he was at the time. I went into the kitchen, where...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (20 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: That will be no problem. Yesterday I asked in the Minister's absence about the collection of the property tax. The question was not answered yesterday. People may wish to pay by way of deferred payments, perhaps on a monthly basis. Who will do the collecting? Will it be existing staff in the Revenue Commissioners or will new staff be taken on? Will jobs be created? Yesterday I referred...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: I thought Senator Coghlan was being referred to as the Malawi bull. Like previous speakers, I wish to thank the Cathaoirleach and the staff of the House, those who work in the kitchens, the bar and the restaurant, the ushers and everyone else, for the courtesy shown to me during the past 12 months. I wish to refer to some good news relating to small and medium-sized businesses that was...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: The all-island party.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (13 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (13 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: I have to rule the Minister's last comment out of order. It is not relevant to the Bill.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (13 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: I must be consistent.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (13 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: Sorry about that.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (13 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: The Minister without interruption, le do thoil.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (13 Dec 2012)

Terry Brennan: Senator, that has nothing to do with the Bill.