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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: Now that I have started, will the Cathaoirleach let me finish?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: There are 54 people from Clonmel in the Reserve Defence Force. They are being requested to travel to Cork city for training, 75 miles away, twice a week and on Sunday. It would take four minibuses to bring them to and from Cork six times a week, and the cost of these trips would pay the rent of the building.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: On top of that, the Minister announced in the constituency two weeks ago that the Army barracks is to be used for a new Garda barracks, offices for the county councils and the VEC. Will the Leader put to the Minister that it makes sense to allow the RDF to remain in Kickham Barracks and use one of the existing buildings?

Seanad: Civil Defence Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: I commend the Minister of State for bringing forward this legislation. I said during Committee Stage that Civil Defence had operated for 52 years without a board. While the board, when it was set up, did very good work, I believe the board is only the oversight body for the actual members on the ground. Civil Defence is as strong as ever. In my own town of Carrick-on-Suir, I see the young...

Seanad: Civil Defence Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: Section 13 deals with the annual reports produced by the local authorities under the local government legislation of 2001. They must refer to the performance of Civil Defence. However, the position is not very clear. To whom will one report under the new arrangement? There was a relationship between the local authority and the board of Civil Defence. The former collated the information...

Seanad: Civil Defence Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: On Second Stage last Wednesday, the Minister of State said the current budget for Civil Defence was ¤5.58 million. He tried to assure us that the budget would be maintained. The budget for 2013 has advanced another week-----

Seanad: Civil Defence Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: I appreciate the Chair's guidance. I raised an issue on Second Stage about the state-of-the-art property in Roscrea. It was built a number of years ago as a headquarters. I was reassured that it would remain in appropriate use. Will the Minister of State clarify what will happen to this building? Will it continue to be used for training and meetings or given the board is being...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: Last week I raised the issue of the establishment of the boundary commission on local government. I was pleased to note that on Thursday the commission was established and the terms of reference were announced. Today I want to raise the issue of local government again and I have a question for the Acting Leader. In the next hour hundreds of ordinary citizens from Waterford city will march...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: Waterford Gives a Shirt.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: The Senator thought I said something else.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: This campaign has been organised by ordinary citizens of Waterford city. I am sure Senator Cullinane is well aware of the campaign and I am sure he will be supporting it, as I will. The campaign questions why the Minister of the Environment, Community and Local Government chose to close down Waterford City Council. I want to question the Minister on the rationale for closing the boroughs...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: Is it a geographical issue or has it been done with a proper and objective rationale?

Seanad: Civil Defence Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: I also welcome the Minister of State to the House. On my first cursory examination of the legislation I feared that it meant the abolition of Civil Defence. On closer scrutiny I realised that it is practical legislation which aims to transfer the functions of Civil Defence back to the Department. Historically, one must examine why and when Civil Defence was set up. It was established in...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: Very good.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: Was that for the whole south east?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: I support in their entirety the comments of my colleague, Senator Heffernan, on the tragedy of the death of the lady in Galway in the last few days. "I am right" is a statement that was made and it was made in the context of there being no information. It is amazing and remarkable that such a statement could be made by Senator Mullen. Perhaps "I am righteous" would be a better statement in...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: I have and I am coming to it. My question for the Leader relates to the launch one month ago today by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government of Putting People First, an action programme on local government reform. One month later we still do not have details of the boundary commission, when it will be established or its terms of reference. Councillors throughout...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: -----and that he also announce the boundary commission and its terms of reference as soon as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: On a point of order-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis Landy: It was claimed by Senator Michael D?Arcy that it was the worst regional hospital which is defamatory and should be withdrawn.