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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Bradford: I hope she will enjoy that political experience and work well for Munster over the next three years. Sometimes in politics, winners become losers and losers become winners. I think this loser from south Tipperary will be a winner in a few weeks and I wish her good luck. The general election of ten days ago is being described as a watershed. It can be said, if we remove the party political...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2011)

Paul Bradford: I support the principle of the recommendation, but if we want to ensure the budgetary process provides for a full debate and analysis and proper decision-making, we need more than this recommendation. The Minister will be aware that we need to examine the budgetary process in greater depth through the committee system. The finance committee works well, but if it was given new terms of...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2011)

Paul Bradford: The Minister will be aware from his colleague in the Department of Health and Children that the Government, fully supported by the Health Service Executive, has proposed the development of a large number of primary care centres which would transform the health care of every citizen on this island. We, on this side of the House, concede that without some degree of tax relief or incentive,...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jan 2011)

Paul Bradford: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak to the finance Bill, probably the final legislative measure of this Oireachtas. It is important for the country, economy and the people that the Bill is brought to a conclusion. I take on board what Senator Walsh said about Opposition parties seeking and facilitating a debate on the Bill but not supporting it; however, when the politics of the...

Seanad: Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill 2011: Motion for Earlier Signature (20 Jan 2011)

Paul Bradford: I thank the Minister of State for presenting the Bill and wish him well. Like all of us, he faces choppy waters.

Seanad: Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second and Subsequent Stages (20 Jan 2011)

Paul Bradford: I welcome the Minister of State on what is an interesting day in politics. This is the more civilised Chamber of the Oireachtas in which technical legislation such as this can be debated. The work of processing legislation must continue and the Bill is exactly the type of technical legislation the Minister of State likes to bring before us. He has set out the reasoning behind it. The...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: I also welcome the Minister and sincerely wish him well. I also welcome the appointment, short term as it may be, of Senator Buttimer to the Chair. It will add greatly to the prospects of peace in the House on the basis that I trust he cannot interrupt from the Chair.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: It is an interesting time of year, politically and generally. When we speak on the Appropriation Bill, we wander freely and easily across a broad range of Government policy and philosophy. This year, in particular, the Appropriation Bill gives great scope for reflection, consideration and, I suppose, some degree of suggestion. I was interested in what the previous speaker stated about...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: -----particularly persons who had senior political experience, be available for appointment to ambassadorial roles. It is something we should consider. In the efforts we all will make to try to rebuild this country, we certainly need to look at new ideas and new solutions. On the Appropriation Bill, it is fair to say that the practice of politics and economics in this country in recent...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on this important issue. I join my Government colleagues in congratulating the Minister of State and his officials on the work they have done to achieve a reasonable outcome to the Brussels negotiations. This motion is probably an action replay of similar motions we have had over the years. It is the norm at Christmas time for the fishing...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: Senator O'Donovan may speak now, if he so wishes.

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: I wish to share my time with Senator Paudie Coffey.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (14 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (14 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Andrews. As I try to live in the land of political reality, I have to accept that at a time of grave economic distress for the country, the social welfare bill, at €20.62 billion, is significant. It behoves all of us, no matter on which side of the political spectrum we reside, to try to recognise this fact. We have a...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: I generally support what I heard in regard to last night's "Prime Time Investigates" programme. On many occasions, I have spoken about the need for us to consider care of the elderly in a broader and more holistic fashion. The difficulties in the current private care arrangements were highlighted last night and we discussed the issue of nursing home subventions etc. previously. My concern...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: It would be between us. Nobody listens to the Seanad. It would be a secret.

Seanad: EU-IMF Programme for Ireland: Statements (2 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: We are in a crisis, as is much of Europe, and we must work our way out of it. The word "work" is one we need to concentrate on because the areas of job creation, growth and stimulus must be very much at the centre of any recovery plan. The Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, with his previous hat as an expert on Northern Ireland, will recall that when the British army came to the streets of...

Seanad: EU-IMF Programme for Ireland: Statements (2 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: I have listened with interest to the previous speakers and was present for the duration of the address by Senator Norris. He concluded by apparently expressing his view that should the whole system collapse, it may not be the worst thing for Ireland and Europe. Simultaneously, he asked us to ensure the welfare of Irish and European citizens would be paramount in all of our deliberations....

Seanad: Lost at Sea Scheme: Motion (1 Dec 2010)

Paul Bradford: I thank my colleague, Senator Regan, for bringing this very important motion before the House. He has taken a great interest in the matter and was a regular attender at the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the report came before us for deliberation. It is not the first time this House has discussed the lost at sea scheme. Once again it is appropriate as we reflect on...