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Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I agree with Senator Barrett on certain aspects of the section. I ask the Minister to withdraw the amendment until Report Stage. There is doubt about certain aspects of this section. I refer to people involved in agriculture, who may be working in a field all day driving a tractor, and those who commute to work, for example. There is no table produced on the number of hours one may work....

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (14 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Leopardstown and the Curragh are our two premier racetracks. HRI owns Leopardstown and the Turf Club is involved in the Curragh. How are HRI's negotiations with the Turf Club about the redevelopment of the Curragh going?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (14 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: We are not leaving this room until Mr. Keeling gives us his nap for Cheltenham.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (14 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I was going to ask that question. I wish Mr. Keeling all the best. I am very impressed with his CV. He is coming into an industry when the economy in this country and horseracing face major challenges. I remember going to the races at Gowran Park as a child. Even as a teenager, when my parents were not going, I always made sure I got a lift. It is other people coming through the gates...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Irish National Stud: Discussion with Chairman Designate (14 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Does the National Stud offer stallion discounts to certain breeders or is there a set fee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Irish National Stud: Discussion with Chairman Designate (14 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Are all the six stallions flat racers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Irish National Stud: Discussion with Chairman Designate (14 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Regarding partnerships, we know Coolmore and the Maktoums move their stallions around the world. If the National Stud is in partnership with another, does the stallion leave the stud?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Irish National Stud: Discussion with Chairman Designate (14 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: The mares will come to them then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Irish National Stud: Discussion with Chairman Designate (14 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I welcome Mr. Dempsey and wish him all the best as chairman designate of the National Stud. Deputy Heydon asked about diversification into sports horses. I would be interested to know if it is one of Mr. Dempsey's visions that the National Stud might get involved in that. Mr. Dempsey's role is very wide, including to raise or borrow money. Mr. Dempsey said there is a very healthy balance...

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (13 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Perhaps the Minister would clarify the point.

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (13 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I would certainly accept an invitation to Senator O'Sullivan's house. Before I raise a matter with the Leader, I wish to congratulate the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, on yesterday's announcement of changes to the community involvement scheme, CIS, and the increase in the grant from 20% to 50%, dependent on the level of cash invested by the people living on the...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: In regard to Senator Sean D. Barrett's amendment, he should take the Minister's words in the spirit in which they were meant in respect of the different circumstances and for different areas of the State. He is trying to provide for regulation of the taxi industry, especially in remote areas, because the cost of a taxi licence and of putting a vehicle on the road will not be a viable...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Yes.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: On Second Stage, I asked the Minister of State to consider employing more people in the regulatory authority to inspect taxi licences. We debated a Private Member's motion last Wednesday and, today, we voted on a Fianna Fáil amendment to the Order of Business regarding the Garda. Gardaí have more to do than checking or issuing taxi licences. In this smart age, the authority can get...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I hope I am given the same time as Senator Leyden who was shown considerable latitude, perhaps because he has not been in the House for some time. Senator Wilson referred to the most recent opinion poll. I am concerned the Senator is starting to believe the fairytale of the past 14 years. Maybe he still believes in the tooth fairy and Easter bunny as well. I assure him that the 450 people...

Seanad: Visit of Trinidad and Tobago Delegation (7 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: Before inviting Senator Ó Clochartaigh to ask a supplementary question, I am sure all Members join me in wishing a warm welcome and céad míle fáilte to the parliamentary delegation from Trinidad and Tobago. On my behalf and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I wish the delegation a warm welcome and good wishes for a very successful visit to Ireland. The matter we are...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Private Security Licensing Fee (7 Feb 2013)

Pat O'Neill: I thank the Minister of State and I call Senator Whelan who has one minute.