Results 961-980 of 991 for speaker:Aidan Davitt
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. On behalf of the Seanad, Senator Diarmuid Wilson represented the all-party group. I appreciate the time and shall finish where my contribution was cut-off yesterday. I am surprised that the Leas-Chathaoirleach has asked me to move on but I am also surprised by the comment made by Senator Conway-Walsh. The highest rate of child poverty in the UK can be...
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: When Senator Ardagh spoke, nobody interrupted her. I let Senators talk, without interruption.
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: Nobody answered when Senator Conway-Walsh spoke. Fianna Fáil never heckled her or whatever else so I ask for a little bit of fairness.
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: As a result of the fact that Sinn Féin Senators do not want to put up their hands and say something constructive, they piggy-back on everything else. I am very disappointed at such behaviour.
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: Sinn Féin, in order to hold on to power in Northern Ireland, has cut carer's benefits and returned disability assessment to Westminster. Plus, 20,000 public service jobs were cut.
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: Before Sinn Féin lectures us-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: -----and starts talking about Fianna Fáil-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: I did not interrupt anyone.
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: Before Sinn Féin Senators come in here and line their eyes up on Fianna Fáil-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: -----they should look into their hearts and consider how their party is doing in respect of Northern Ireland.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: I thank the Minister for coming to the House today. This is one of the greatest theatres of all. I will not surprise the people in the Gallery today, which I note it is full. Fianna Fáil supports this Private Members' Bill, having reflected on the matter. This follows recent support of a motion that was passed in Dáil Éireann to ensure that freelance workers have the right...
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (6 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: Senator Bacik outlined a concern we have, namely, that the Bill would follow that such individuals should not be classed as undertakings for the purpose of competition law. It is important that self-employed individuals would continue to be prohibited from price-fixing and best interests.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)
Aidan Davitt: I second the amendment regarding motion 6. Having come through town and county councils with Senator Murnane O'Connor, I am acutely aware of the distressing circumstances in which many councillors find themselves. This is a level headed motion, which will engage with the AILG and LAMA-----
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (30 Jun 2016)
Aidan Davitt: Go raibh maith agat agus comhghairdeas leis an Aire nua. There is great concern for the future of the psychiatric building in St. Loman's Hospital in Mullingar. Built in 1845 by the renowned Meath architect John Skipton Mulvany, this gigantic landmark is 95% vacant at present. It is architecturally the most striking building on any approach road to Mullingar. Similar buildings have been...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (30 Jun 2016)
Aidan Davitt: I thank the Minister of State for her outline response. Are the wheels in motion for the sale of St. Loman's? The Minister said it would be looked at and would probably be sold in the future. That would make sense, as it needs to be used for something and HIQA has condemned it. I also appreciate the Minister of State's response on the Committee of Public Accounts. I will certainly write...
- Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)
Aidan Davitt: I ask the Acting Chairman if we can suspend Standing Orders. There is breaking news. The Minister of State has probably heard about the loss of 90 jobs in Mullingar. It would be a significant blow to our economy. I know the Minister is there today, but can the Minister of State brief us on the job losses at the tobacco factory in Mullingar?
- Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)
Aidan Davitt: Thank you.
- Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)
Aidan Davitt: Davitt.
- Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)
Aidan Davitt: No problem, it is just that it is my town. The Minister of State knows it himself.
- Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)
Aidan Davitt: I thank the Minister of State for that. The matter is of great concern and I will be talking to him later on.