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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: European Union Presidency and Environment Council Meeting: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: If someone wants to build in my town or beside my house, I will support it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: European Union Presidency and Environment Council Meeting: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: It is brilliant.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: European Union Presidency and Environment Council Meeting: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: There are a few hotels also.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: European Union Presidency and Environment Council Meeting: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Will the Minister comment on the fact that it seems to be developed down a country lane to avoid too many objections being raised? This technology is getting a bad name, which is a shame.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: European Union Presidency and Environment Council Meeting: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Can only one of us speak?

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: In this country we hear a great deal about respect for institutions and various different things but from what I have seen during the past week this is the big one as far as people are concerned. It is one of many big ones but it seems to be coming to the top of the pile. On numerous occasions we have heard carers ask what we would do if they were not taking care of their people. One lady...

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: When it comes to leaving the Chamber, however, he bows because he has respect for the Chair. I suggest his party changes its values concerning what it respects.

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: At this stage even the Christians do not believe we should have confidence in the Government. I am not a Christian - I am agnostic - but I understand Fine Gael is meant to be a Christian democratic party. I received a letter from a priest today. It includes a sermon in which reference is made to the "wilderness" carers have been in since the last budget. The priest asked me to represent...

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: I would like to have more time, but, unfortunately, the Government does not like dissent or to hear about the reality. The Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, stated social protection had high priority in the Bill. I wonder how that fits in with a quote from one of the organisations affected by the budget which stated the Minister was "breaking the backs of those who need a...

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: What is happening might have the potential to be good news for Shannon Airport, but I am obliged to wonder why it is being done at the expense of Knock Airport. The Minister appeared to be explicit in this regard. Knock Airport is situated in County Mayo, some 20 miles from where I live, and one of the few success stories in the area. It is a beacon of hope for those who of us who live in...

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Let me make my point.

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: My point of order is this morning I got up waiting to talk to various------

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: May I speak without interruption?

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: I will proceed if it is without interruption, but it has not been so far.

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: If it is without interruption. The point I wish to make is, this morning when I got up I received a phone-----

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: This is a farce. Am I not allowed to speak? I was elected to this House and I am not being allowed to speak. Every time I attempt to speak-----

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: -----they insult me and cut across me.

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: The point I wish to make is to ask the Ceann Comhairle to desist from making comments to the national media about the way I and other Members of the House dress.

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: This morning I received a call from my wife to tell me my children-----

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 Dec 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Am I not allowed to make a point in the House?