Results 1,241-1,260 of 1,625 for speaker:Pat O'Neill

Seanad: School Transport (18 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I thank Senator Whelan for sharing his time with me. I raised this matter on the Order of Business last week and Senator Cullinane also raised the same matter. I am concerned about choice. I agree with Senator Whelan on the need for an appeals process. If a family lives next to a big urban centre such as Kilkenny city with a wide choice of schools and school transport is available then...

Seanad: School Transport (18 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I agree with Senator Whelan. The Minister mentioned that approximately 95% of all students attend their nearest school, so we are only talking about 5% of students and they will not all be medical card holders. I do not believe it is a major cost and it should be examined. How many children does the Minister think would be affected by these changes and what is the saving for the...

Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I welcome the Minister of State-----

Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: No. The Minister of State is next.

Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: No.

Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Senator Mooney is not even on the list. He did not indicate his desire to speak. The Minister of State is next.

Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Yes, but the Senator did not indicate.

Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: We shall begin with Senator Quinn, followed by Senator Gilroy. After that, I will take Senator Mooney's contribution.

Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Senator Mooney's time has arrived and he has six minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Before I put a question to the Leader, I compliment Sinn Féin on becoming the chameleon party of the country. It depends on what side of the Border one is on. I agree with Senator Cullinane that it is a disgrace that the flag of any nation would be disrespected and burned on bonfires, but I would also hope members of Sinn Féin respect the Union flag and the flag of Ulster today, 12 July....

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I welcome the sections in the Bill that allow for officers to intervene at an early stage. The Minister referred to entering premises and search warrants. Will the Garda Síochána have to be involved at any stage, in certain cases if it is required to enter premises or is it envisaged that the authorised officers would be able to deal with the matter themselves?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Will the Leader ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, to contact the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the subject of places at agricultural colleges? This is a matter on which I am seeking all-party support. I raised it last year and acknowledge that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform lifted the embargo and appointed one extra...

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Tipperary are worried they may meet us in the semi-final.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 Jul 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I remind Senator Landy that Tipperary has not yet won the Munster final.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: The Senator is sharing time.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: One minute remains to the Senator to conclude the debate.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Senator, we are into overtime.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I will give the Minister a minute before putting the amendment to the House.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Sorry, Senator, the Minister to conclude.

Seanad: Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I welcome the Minister to the House, and I compliment Senator Kelly on his achievement in getting wind turbines into the discussion. I thought this was a discussion of offshore oil and gas exploration.