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Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Seán Ryan: They will not vote for Fianna Fáil in the elections either.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Seán Ryan: We were always labelled by the Deputy's colleagues in Cork. That would not be anything new.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Seán Ryan: Deputy Costello was referring to the Taoiseach.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Seán Ryan: I wish to share my time with Deputy Murphy.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Seán Ryan: I am pleased to have an opportunity to place my views on the Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill on the record of the House. However, I would prefer if we were debating a much wider agenda. I do not accept the placing of restrictions on citizenship is a matter of principle. I firmly believe the State is obliged to protect itself against exploitation or abuse should it exist. I...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Seán Ryan: We are not sitting here just to keep quiet.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Seán Ryan: Deputy McDowell did so.

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (30 Mar 2004)

Seán Ryan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to recent comments by the chief executive of Educate Together that young male suicide and high levels of young men's alienation from society should be addressed in the second level school system; his plans to introduce awareness of these issues into the education system in general; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Third Level Charges: Third Level Charges (30 Mar 2004)

Seán Ryan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the financial crisis being faced by the State's universities due to the series of Government funding cutbacks to third level education; if he has plans to reverse the cutbacks he has introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9798/04]

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Seán Ryan: Bet on it.

Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)

Seán Ryan: There is no justification for it.

Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)

Seán Ryan: They are still expected to live on €140 per week.

Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)

Seán Ryan: That does not apply in this country.

Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)

Seán Ryan: It is pathetic listening to the Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)

Seán Ryan: I know a great deal about it.

An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2004)

Seán Ryan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on this Bill. I live in north county Dublin, an area with a great tradition, given its soil and climate, to facilitate the growth of horticultural produce and to meet the demands of the people of the greater Dublin area. I have grave concerns about this Bill which proposes to amalgamate Bord Glas with Bord Bia. The Minister's...

Tribunals of Inquiry: Statements. (20 Feb 2004)

Seán Ryan: The Deputy may continue because not a single Fianna Fáil Party backbencher is in the House.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Statements. (20 Feb 2004)

Seán Ryan: Hear, hear.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Statements. (20 Feb 2004)

Seán Ryan: It was 84 hectares.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Statements. (20 Feb 2004)

Seán Ryan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to make a contribution on the third interim report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments. I compliment Mr. Justice Flood and his team for the work they have carried out on behalf of the people. The Labour Party believes that any person who receives a corrupt payment or who hindered or obstructed the operation of the...