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Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Camillus Glynn: The reason for this motion is so simple that it is self-explanatory. The Minister gave the reason himself when he replied that, the best way to exhort investors to put money into the country and set up factories and so on outside Dublin was to lead by example. That is precisely what the Minister for Finance, Deputy McCreevy, and the Government have done. It was a reforming and absolutely...

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Camillus Glynn: We have no bad news for the Senators. I know that they would like that, but they will be disappointed. We have two members of two parties which were in a Government that made Scrooge look like a benevolent Santa Clause a few years ago. For God's sake, will they cop on?

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Camillus Glynn: It would take a very short answer to say what you did.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Camillus Glynn: That announcement came at a time when Tarkett (Ireland) Limited had closed in Mullingar, followed a short time later by Oxford Health Plans Ireland Limited, Foxteq (Irl.) Limited and Penn Racquet Sports Limited. It was extremely timely. I remember, on many occasions, Senators from Dublin coming in and lambasting the Government for not doing something about gridlock. This initiative does just...

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Camillus Glynn: He is not talking about phase two.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Camillus Glynn: He is talking about a project that is 400% bigger. I know the Senator will be disappointed, but we will deliver. I thank the Minister once more for this very innovative decision that will have far-reaching positive implications. How many Members of this House or the other House have not been approached by people in Dublin who wish to relocate to the country? In my 25 years in public life, I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Camillus Glynn: I support Senator Terry's call for additional social workers, the lack of whom is causing difficulties. Not so long ago, the Midland Health Board had great difficulty in recruiting social workers. There is a very strong case to suggest that career guidance teachers should encourage boys and girls at second level to take up social work as a career. Social workers play a pivotal role in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Camillus Glynn: Much has been said in recent years about the responsibility of motorists in regard to road safety, to which we all subscribe. However, pedestrians also have an important role to play. There is a practice in towns and cities for young people in the main, but also the not so young, to walk across the street in front of oncoming motorists. When a motorist toots the horn at them, he or she is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jan 2004)

Camillus Glynn: I strongly support the remarks of Senators Tuffy and Ó Murchú on the important matters they raised. I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on mobile telephone charges. The contrast between charges in this country and those in other EU states is an outrage and a scandal. I strongly support the remarks of Senator Coghlan regarding people who are indiscriminately shooting some of our wild...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements. (21 Jan 2004)

Camillus Glynn: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit agus tréaslú leis as ucht na sár-oibre atá déanta aige dóibh siúd atá faoi mhíchumais intleachta. É sin ráite, tá níos mó le déanamh fós. Mar a deir an seanfhocal, "Tús maith leath na hoibre". Since assuming his present role, the Minister of State has been a hands-on Minister and has achieved a great deal but even he must...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2003)

Camillus Glynn: I am aware the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, is engaged in proposals to establish a press council. The sooner we have one, the better because not a day goes by—

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2003)

Camillus Glynn: I am aware of that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2003)

Camillus Glynn: I sympathise with Senator Leyden's position in this regard. There is no doubt in the world that Members have—

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2003)

Camillus Glynn: It is important to record that we strongly support and commend the Minister's efforts in bringing about the establishment of a press council and urge its establishment with all haste. There can be no hiding place for anybody who did not do what he or she should have done regarding the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. I ask for a debate on the matter and support those who have already called for one.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2003)

Camillus Glynn: If such proceedings involve bringing over people from across the water and if they are culpable in some way, then hard cheese. If they did not do what they should have done at the time, they must be brought forward and shamed before the people of this country.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2003)

Camillus Glynn: We think so anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Dec 2003)

Camillus Glynn: I warmly welcome the decision of the Government to decentralise Departments. It is important that it be known that there are other counties besides Dublin. Some Opposition politicians, including a former Leader, are not making much sense on this issue. There are daily complaints about the gridlock in this city but when something is done about it, the Government is accused of being wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Dec 2003)

Camillus Glynn: Yes, of course. I always have a question. I am tired listening to the politics of the pavement. I ask the Deputy Leader to arrange a debate on mobile phone licensing. It has been brought to my attention that a mobile phone was bought from a certain company and the customer was informed when buying it that it could be upgraded after one year. However, a year and eight months after it was...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Dec 2003)

Camillus Glynn: I strongly support the comments of Senator Brian Hayes regarding the downloading of child images from the Internet. There can be no hiding place for people who are engaged in such activities. I advise anybody with the slightest suspicion about persons who may be indulging in this type of heinous practice not to be behind the door in picking up the telephone and informing those responsible for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

Camillus Glynn: I join with those who called for a debate on Northern Ireland. I compliment the people of Northern Ireland on going out to vote and all those who have been elected. In so far as who will participate in what, it is important to remember the old saying—