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Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: Senator Byrne, without interruption, le bhur dtoil.

Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Transport (18 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: That information has already been given.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Transport (18 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: The Senator has made his point.

Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire. Community employment schemes were mentioned. Many participants have a great sense of pride in what they do for their communities and for Tidy Towns committees and make a positive contribution. I applaud the increasing numbers of participants. I realise for certain age groups three years is the maximum period of participation, after which they...

Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: Senator Byrne, without interruption.

Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: Senator Byrne, without interruption, le bhur dtoil.

Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Transport (18 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: That information has already been given.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Transport (18 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: The Senator has made his point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Public Service Obligation Bus Contracts: Discussion (17 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: Mr. Nolan says he has achieved a reduction of 15% in operational costs between 2009 and 2011. That is a significant reduction. Does he envisage further reductions in operational costs? Could he explain how he achieved the 15% reduction and how he hopes to achieve further reductions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Public Service Obligation Bus Contracts: Discussion (17 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: I must acknowledge the services being provided by Halpenny Travel and Matthews Coach Hire from Dundalk to Dublin. They have provided excellent services for many years. I could not let the opportunity pass without acknowledging the work both companies do.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: With my colleague, Senator Mary Moran, I welcome the decision made yesterday by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for construction of the Narrow Water bridge in north County Louth which will connect Omeath and County Louth with Warrenpoint, County Down. The Minister, Alex Attwood, MLA, announced last Friday that planning permission had been granted on the Northern side. It is a...

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: The Minister of State without interruption.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit ar ais go dtí an Seanad. I welcome the proposal on revaluation of rates but it should take less time to complete. There are premises throughout the country with unsustainable rates that were established in the good old days. I encourage the Minister of State to examine them again. Ten days ago I met four young men who were contemplating re-establishing...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: I welcome that the World Handball Championship is being held here in Dublin. It is a major achievement that 2,000 players and 1,000 officials will be visiting our capital city for the best part of a week from 30 different countries. These championships were last held in Ireland nine years ago and are being branded this year as the global relaunch in the birthplace of the sport. Handball...

Seanad: Radical Seanad Reform Through Legislative Change: Statements (Resumed) (9 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: I thank the Leader of the House for allowing this debate to continue again today. I compliment Senators Quinn and Zappone and all others involved in drawing up this Radical Seanad Reform through Legislative Change consultation paper. I congratulate both Senators on that and no doubt it was not done in one hour, one day or one night. I acknowledge and compliment the expertise and...

Seanad: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Statements (9 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit ar ais go dtí an Seanad. As the Minister of State stated, small businesses are a central part of our economy and play a vital role in society and our local communities. The Government is clear that it is critical to put SMEs at the centre of our thinking in driving the economic recovery. They have played and will play a...

Seanad: Radical Seanad Reform Through Legislative Change: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: The Senator is going to higher places.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2012)

Terry Brennan: I welcome the finding in Fáilte Ireland's survey for the period January to July that there was a 14% increase in the number of overseas visitors to this country. The hard work being done by the hotel industry is clearly paying off. Ireland now offers an improved experience for visitors in terms of value for money, which augurs well for the success of the Gathering next year.