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Seanad: Garda Resources: Motion (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister and thank him for taking this important debate. I commend all serving and former members of the Garda Síochána. Members of my family served in the Garda Síochána on the front line in the 1980s, when it defended this State against subversives, and put their lives on the line in the defence of the State. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion which was...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: I wish to be associated with the comments made on the Magdalen laundries and confirm to the House that the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, when asked by Ray D'Arcy on radio in the past hour whether there would be an apology said she believed there would be.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: In regard to the comments made by the Senator on the other side of the House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: I am entitled to answer somebody when-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: In regard to what was said by the Senator on other side of the House, he asked a question and is getting the answer but he is not satisfied.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Denis Landy: If the Cathaoirleach keeps stopping me, I will not have a question. I will sit down altogether because he will not allow me to speak.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I am glad that there has been some straight talking in this House this morning. I wish to add my voice to the call for a debate on the future of Coillte.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I have read Peter Bacon's report and it certainly makes a convincing argument for the retention in State ownership of Coillte. I wish to add my voice to the sympathy expressed in recent days on the death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. Mindful of the period encompassing his death and funeral, I have not spoken on the issue of Garda resources but will do so now in a very straight manner....

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I will conclude on this point. In effect, what the Government has done in this instance equates to removing the scaffolding before the refitting and rebuilding of the building has been carried out. My request to the Leader is to call on the Minister, even at this late stage, to show urgency, understanding and empathy for the plight of concerned residents in rural Ireland, Moreover, the 400...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: -----in order that people are made feel safe in their communities. Thereafter, consideration should be given to the closure of Garda barracks.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I am glad that there has been some straight talking in this House this morning. I wish to add my voice to the call for a debate on the future of Coillte.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I have read Peter Bacon's report and it certainly makes a convincing argument for the retention in State ownership of Coillte. I wish to add my voice to the sympathy expressed in recent days on the death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. Mindful of the period encompassing his death and funeral, I have not spoken on the issue of Garda resources but will do so now in a very straight manner....

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I will conclude on this point. In effect, what the Government has done in this instance equates to removing the scaffolding before the refitting and rebuilding of the building has been carried out. My request to the Leader is to call on the Minister, even at this late stage, to show urgency, understanding and empathy for the plight of concerned residents in rural Ireland, Moreover, the 400...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: -----in order that people are made feel safe in their communities. Thereafter, consideration should be given to the closure of Garda barracks.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and apologise to him and the proposer of the motion for my late arrival due to other commitments. I commend Senator Norris who tabled the motion as it gives us an opportunity to discuss the issue. Like many other members I have been inundated with representations on the issue through e-mail and face-to-face representation in recent months. This...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: This morning in the National Museum of Ireland, 81 coins dating back to the 17th century will be handed over by those who found them approximately two weeks ago in my home town of Carrick-on-Suir. These coins are the most significant find since a previous find in 1947 in Laois. They were found in Cooney's pub, in the centre of the town, during renovations. That pub was in the ownership of...

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

Denis Landy: A good Tipperary man.

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

Denis Landy: He is a north Tipperary man.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I will be brief as I know that the Minister of State is under pressure because he has to attend another event, at least he indicated to me that he was. I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy McGinley, for his response to this motion. This debate and motion provided an opportunity for us within the Labour group and our colleagues in Fine...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I move: That Seanad Éireann:? notes the importance of initiatives taken in many areas by local authorities, voluntary organisations and business groupings to improve the quality of life in local communities; ? notes in particular the existence of initiatives like that adopted in the UK by the Association of Town Centre Management (purpleflag.org.uk), whereby town centres and city...