Results 801-820 of 1,229 for speaker:Denis Landy

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

Denis Landy: That is a watery comment.

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

Denis Landy: He is leaving it down to the home team.

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

Denis Landy: It is a broad church.

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

Denis Landy: Sections 17 to 20 deal with the provisions of meters. I would like to hear more on how the meters will be installed. In support of Senator Norris's contribution, could we have more information on it? In one section of the explanatory memorandum it states the work will be undertaken by the local authorities, in another part it seems to suggest there will be a separate metering authority. I...

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

Denis Landy: The Minister of State was referred to in the same context as lambs, which stretches belief to its extremity. He will be familiar with the sheep difficulties that happened in the Cooley Mountains but to describe him as a lamb is a little far-fetched.

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

Denis Landy: I commend the Minister of State for using the words Uisce Éireann and Water Ireland interchangably. As one who struggles with the cúpla focal I am very pleased he sought to use both terms. I recognise that, as Senator Keane observed, Uisce Éireann may be a more appropriate term and perhaps we should begin to use it when the rest of the legislation follows. I also commend my colleague,...

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

Denis Landy: There seems to be an antipathy, whether from the research department of Fianna Fáil or the laptops with which its members were provided, when it comes to producing any research regarding the troika. I recognise the work the Minister of State has done, and also that it is part of his brief to deal with this issue as he is Minister of State with responsibility for NewERA. The environment...

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

Denis Landy: This legislation establishes Water Ireland-Uisce Éireann and also sets up a funding model that will drive future investment into the upgrading of water services and systems throughout the country. It will also establish an independent economic regulator. In addition, 2,000 jobs will be created, albeit in the short term. Today the Minister of State confirmed to us the retention of staff...

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

Denis Landy: They did not turn up.

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

Denis Landy: They need a camera before they will turn up.

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

Denis Landy: There were three hours of debate.

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

Denis Landy: On a point of order, he is the responsible Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2013)

Denis Landy: I wish to pass on my sympathies to the McEntee and Barry families on their recent bereavements. I would like to welcome the introduction of the new driving licence system. The system, which will bring us into line with the EU, comes into force today. However, I want to take issue with the centralisation of the system within the Road Safety Authority. I would like to ask the Minister for...

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

Denis Landy: Good news.

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

Denis Landy: It will.

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

Denis Landy: None of us over here is in Cabinet yet.

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

Denis Landy: Generally speaking and as a norm I fundamentally disagree with Senator Barrett, but today I find myself in agreement with most of what he has said. I welcome the Minister to House and I welcome the update he has given us on local government reform. I also acknowledge the presence of the president of the Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland, AMAI, Councillor Willie Callaghan, and...

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

Denis Landy: On a point of order, unfortunately, the speech the Minister is reading is not the one that was circulated to us.

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

Denis Landy: I apologise if I am mistaken. We are not reading the same speech.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Dec 2012)

Denis Landy: Fianna Fáil cut it by ¤16.80.