Results 841-860 of 1,625 for speaker:Pat O'Neill

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I want him to come into this House to clarify a statement made by some of the inspectors to the effect that they have been told to issue penalties. This is akin to telling a garda to fine everyone who is driving down a road to raise revenue. Consequently, the Minister should come into the House to clarify the position in respect of inspections. Members were told that due to the fodder...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I seek a debate on this issue at some stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I ask the Leader to arrange debates on two issues. First, I express my sympathies regarding that horrible incident that took place in the Cathaoirleach's home town of Castlebar, in which two brothers were brutally murdered. The newspaper headlines today indicate the person who has been arrested in this regard has just been released from prison. Three weeks ago, I sought a debate on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: CAP Reform and Related Matters: Discussion (9 Jul 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I thank the Minister for attending the meeting. In her briefing paper on farm incomes it is stated income for dairy farmers will increase 19%, while in every other sector it will be down. It will fall by 40% for pig farmers and 9% for cattle and lowland sheep farmers. The milk quota is effectively gone in Northern Ireland. We have a concern about what will happen when quotas go here about...

Seanad: Food Provenance Bill 2013: Second Stage (3 Jul 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate him on his recent appointment. I look forward to meeting him next Saturday night in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny for the real all-Ireland final. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allocating me time to speak on the Bill. I compliment Senator Feargal Quinn on bringing it before the House. It addresses some important legislative points on the origins and...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I welcome the opportunity to debate this Bill in the House and I am thankful for the time allocated. Public disclosure on this matter is of the utmost importance, which is why I am strongly supportive of this referendum being put to the people. It is the purpose of any referendum to change the Constitution in a particular way. In this case, the referendum would seek to make no fewer than...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I welcome the opportunity to debate this Bill in the House and I am thankful for the time allocated. Public disclosure on this matter is of the utmost importance, which is why I am strongly supportive of this referendum being put to the people. It is the purpose of any referendum to change the Constitution in a particular way. In this case, the referendum would seek to make no fewer than...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda-PSNI Transfers (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Thank you, Senator.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda-PSNI Transfers (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Senator, do I have to say it again?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda-PSNI Transfers (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: The Senator should not make a speech. She is supposed to ask a question.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda-PSNI Transfers (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: The Minister gave a very comprehensive reply.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda-PSNI Transfers (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: If Senator Keane wishes, she can ask the Leader of the House to arrange a full debate on the matter.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda-PSNI Transfers (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: The Senator should conclude.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda-PSNI Transfers (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: The Senator is way over time.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda-PSNI Transfers (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: The Senator has used up more than her time.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I thank the Minister of State for dealing with the first three matters on the Adjournment. I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, to deal with the next matter.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: We cannot get into a debate on the matter. This is a matter on the Adjournment and the Senator has made her contribution.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: The Minister of State will bring the Senator's message to the Minister.

Seanad: Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: When is it proposed to sit again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Management of Upland Habitats in County Wicklow: Discussion with Wicklow Uplands Council (18 Jun 2013)

Pat O'Neill: The definition under the disadvantaged areas payment scheme is of stocking rates. Is Mr. Dunne proposing in his scheme that a certain stocking rate be defined for an active farmer?