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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: It is a point of order.

Seanad: Local Government Reform (17 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister to the House and I wish him and his county all the best in Semple stadium in two weeks' time. I look forward to Kilkenny winning so that we can meet ye again.

Seanad: Local Government Reform (17 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: It is very relevant because it is about county boundaries.

Seanad: Local Government Reform (17 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I am also seeking an update from the Minister about the future of local government. I know common ground has been reached on this matter between the Government parties and across the political spectrum but we are no closer to a definite announcement-----

Seanad: Local Government Reform (17 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: Many councillors are contacting me and the three associations representing councillors, AMAI, LAMA and ACC, have been in contact with spokespersons and with individual Oireachtas Members in recent weeks. They are asking for some final decisions on the process. I commend the Minister on his decision to take action on this rather than go through a process of producing Green Papers and White...

Seanad: Local Government Reform (17 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I thank the Minister for his reply. The Minister said the proposal will be brought to the Government very shortly. In hurling parlance, will we have it before the big two line out in September?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I support the request for a review of open air concerts made by Senator Ivana Bacik. After the events on Saturday, people have tended to jump to conclusions. My son was at the concert on Saturday. He went into the venue at 3 p.m. almost as far as the stage. He was unaware of any stabbings until Sunday. I told him by telephone what had happened and he did not know anything about it. Many...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I will be. The Cathaoirleach is very helpful.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I was only supporting the Senators who raised the other issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I request that the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, review legislation on the protection of the rights of workers where companies, particularly in the retail sector, close down overnight. As matters stand, when a liquidator is appointed, workers are the last to be considered for payment. All creditors are paid first, which means there is no money left....

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I thank Senator Power for the advice.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: Kilkenny would have needed much more extra time than I am getting in this debate to turn things around last Sunday.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: In any case, the ball has been thrown in. I welcome the Minister of State and commend him on taking this complex legislation through the Dáil. The Bill is needed to address the issues presented to the Oireachtas by the recent court case. Notwithstanding the contribution of our Sinn Féin colleague, the Government increased the minimum wage to €8.65, whereas it is €6.91 in the North....

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: REAs and JLCs are very important and have ensured industrial peace for many years. Senator Barrett, who has a right-wing agenda, stated social partnership had not worked. I remind him that everybody, not only workers, got fat during the Celtic tiger. From 1913 onwards, when Mr. Murphy locked out his workers because they went on strike for a proper rate of pay, workers have always been...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I support the comments of Senator Wilson in respect of IDA Ireland. When I was a county councillor there was an IDA office in Waterford and at the time the south east got its fair share. That office was closed although we vehemently opposed the closure. We predicted we would see job announcements going to the areas of high population such as Cork and Dublin. That office in Waterford has...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I am sure the Leas-Chathaoirleach listens to the death notices-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: -----on Kerry Radio or 96FM. I ask for fair play and for the Leader to arrange a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I am confident that it will.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: I acknowledge the presence in the Visitors' Gallery of Councillor Seanie Lonergan from Cahir, County Tipperary, and his colleague. It is nice to see local government members visiting the Chamber to see how we operate. If Senator Leyden wants to be updated on the Bill to which he referred, Senator Kelly and I would be glad to facilitate him. I refer to the difficulties affecting the...

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Denis Landy: A Leas-Chathaoirligh, the translation is not audible in my headphones.