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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: We should revisit the matter now and not let the media off the hook on this occasion.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: We are not prepared to do this. I endorse what Senator Alex White said about sponsorship. I have made this point before. It would be well worthwhile for the State to step in and subvent those who would lose that sponsorship as it would only be a small sum. There is nothing worse than to see the name of a drinks company associated with what should be a wholesome pastime, whether that be...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The Leader has done the House a service by raising once again the issue of alcohol abuse. He did so in a balanced, logical and yet courageous manner. I recall a debate in this House following a "Prime Time" programme which exposed the consequences of alcohol abuse. The programme showed extreme, anti-social behaviour on the streets in the early hours of the morning. It showed violence and...

Seanad: Burma: Motion (11 Oct 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Cuirim fáilte freisin roimh an rún seo a chruthaíonn cé chomh seasmhach atá an tír seo maidir le cearta daonna, saoirse agus dínit an duine. Thaispeánamar cheana gur féidir linn a bheith cumhachtach nuair atáimid sásta ár dtuairimí a nochtadh go hoscailte agus go neamhspleách. Tugann sin dóchas domsa mar tá sé soiléir gach lá go...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: In the interests of balance and fair comment, the record of the House should show the results of a recent survey held of attitudes to abortion in Ireland in which over 75% of those polled were opposed to abortion. Most public representatives are reticent about getting involved in another debate on abortion, precisely because of the acrimonious nature of previous debates. The extreme...

Seanad: Visit of Northern Ireland Delegation (10 Oct 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming Mr. William Hay, MLA, Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. On behalf of all Members of Seanad Éireann I extend a very warm welcome to him and convey my sincere good wishes for a very successful visit.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Bhí suim agam sa mhéid a bhí le rá ag an tSeanadóir O'Toole faoi díospóireacht i dtaobh na ngaelscoileanna, go mórmhór stádas an Bhéarla iontu. Bhí mé ag éisteacht le hurlabhraí ó na gaelscoileanna ar an raidió agus chuaigh sí i bhfeidhm go mór orm. Thug sí le tuiscint nach raibh taighde ar bith déanta go proifisiúnta ar an gceist seo maidir le Béarla sna...

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: A point of order can relate only to procedure and cannot respond to the Minister.

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: One can raise a point of order only on procedure.

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I will call on Senator Bacik to reply at 6.57 p.m. because we were two minutes late starting. It is now 6.54 p.m. Senator Alex White has three minutes.

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Senator Fitzgerald has one minute.

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Unfortunately, we do not have time. I must now call on Senator Bacik to conclude.

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I would like to be associated with the fine tributes that have been paid to many Members who have inspired and motivated us to greater effort. I was pleased Senator Quinn picked out the former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and the former President of the United States, Bill Clinton. It would be ungrateful of us during the final sitting of this Seanad to fail to acknowledge the major...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is more obscene to try to starve democracy into submission, and that is exactly what is being done at present.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I stated in the very early stages of the debate that Hamas was democratically elected to the Palestinian Government, and if the rest of the world had come in behind it at that time, recognising the democratic result, we would not have the crisis and mess we have at the moment. We must now reflect and consider whether we should break loose from this political correctness in international...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: We can draw on the many causes we have promoted down through the decades. In doing so, perhaps we can give guidance. We should be to the fore rather than acting when it is too late. I asked a representative of the coalition Palestinian Government why Hamas was never mentioned in the meeting. Why was the democratically elected party and government not being recognised, even by its...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Jul 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Tréaslaím leat, a Chathaoirligh, as ucht cúig bliana a chaitheamh sa Chathaoir. Níl aon amhras faoi ach gur thug tú stádas faoi leith don Seanad. Bhí tú cothram agus macánta linn i gconaí. Tá súil agam go n-éireoidh go geal leat amach anseo. This House has been proactive on many serious issues over the years and one of them, which has been the subject of several debates, is...

Seanad: Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 May 2007)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire agus na Seanadóirí eile go rabhamar in ann bheith ar aon guth maidir leis an mBille seo. I want to avail of the opportunity to thank the Minister for the courtesy and accessibility he has always extended to Members of this House. I always had the feeling that he enjoyed very much the interaction with Members of the Seanad. I want to take the opportunity, as...