Results 8,801-8,820 of 9,393 for speaker:Alex White
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: We are not being silly.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: On a point of order, there has been enough cynicism, although not from the Chair at any time. Members on the far side have engaged in cynical manoeuvring. They have withdrawn their own amendments and utterly abused the procedures of this House in respect of this legislation. It is an absolute disgrace. The Leas-Chathaoirleach made a ruling on foot of what Senator Ross proposed. The...
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: Is this a reflection of the attitude that will be taken on Report Stage, which would appear to be that because the amendment was not debated on Committee Stage, it cannot be taken on Report Stage? I see the Minister of State is sighing in his chair. This House is an important part of how business is done and if he is bored by it we are sorry.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: The point is I am concerned that what appear to be rulings are anticipating rulings intended for Report Stage. For example, the Leas-Chathaoirleach said this was never moved and then said it was not withdrawn.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: Senator O'Donovan has let the cat out of the bag.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: Why not?
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: The Minister of State's response was unconvincing. The premise on which it was based was that those who advocated lengthier opening hours for nightclubs in England and Wales had done so on the basis that it would reduce social disorder arising from drinking but when social disorder was found not to have been reduced, the plan had failed. Sequential opening is only one aspect of this,...
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: The Minister of State is not averse to having a good time himself.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: The Minister of State is going to the wrong places.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: That means I am right because neutral means "not changed".
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: The Minister of State should stick to the point.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: He does not accept the good faith of people on this side of the House. When people on this side of the House make an argument on the legislation that he does not like he puts it down to not being serious about controlling alcohol abuse. This is not acceptable from a Minister of State.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: The Minister of State should address the point.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: The Minister of State is simply not listening.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: The Government introduced longer opening hours.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: This Government introduced longer opening hours.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: Why does the Government allow pubs to stay open until 2.30 a.m.?
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: This is pathetic.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: That is not the point.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: The Minister of State should stand up for them.