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

Pat O'Neill: We know it is his pet hate. As a member of the Joint Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture, which was responsible for drawing up this report, I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this issue today, as I participated in the discussions that led to its publication. Offshore oil and gas exploration has become a more topical issue in recent years owing to...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I have a question which crosses two Departments. On the revaluation of rates, the introduction of a property tax next year will ensure local authorities have a larger rate base and allow them to share the rates burden among everybody. I ask that the revaluation of business premises commence immediately. While several local authorities in the Dublin area have completed revaluation...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: The Senator should note I was only reminding rural Members. In addition, however-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Senator Darragh O'Brien mentioned the wasting of the time of the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I am sorry, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. I was being interrupted.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: No. I note three Ministers will speak next week about the insolvency Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: At least, the Government is transparent about coming out to meet the people. Members on this side remember the famous incident in which two Ministers stated no IMF or ECB representatives were coming into the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: The Government is letting people know what the message is.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: The Minister is right in regard to the phrases "may pay" and "shall pay". If "shall pay" had been included in the legislation, then during the biggest threat to Irish agriculture in recent years, the foot and mouth outbreak, the person who brought those sheep illegally onto the Cooley peninsula would perhaps have been entitled to compensation. Under the new wording of "may pay", I doubt if...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I ask whether insects and beekeeping are covered by the section. The spread of disease among bees has resulted in the destruction of hives and threats to human consumption of honey.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I commend the Minister on the revised amendment. He has taken on board the concerns expressed by farming organisations and farmers. This is an animal welfare Bill which seeks to protect the welfare of animals and ensure they do not suffer. The revised amendment has removed the ambiguity which previously existed in the Bill.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Senator Mooney touched on section 25(4), which states: "A person who has in his or her possession or under his or her control an animal of a particular class or description shall have due regard to a code of practice... that applies in relation to an animal of that class or description." If a person has an animal in possession or control, is that automatically a protected animal? If a...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Senator Cullinane, individuals cannot be named in this House because they are not here to defend themselves.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Senator Cullinane should allow the Minister to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Departmental Agencies (12 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: As the Senator who submitted the second matter is not present, the Minister of State may be excused.

Seanad: Certificate of Irish Heritage Scheme (12 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Costello, to the House.

Seanad: NAMA and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Transparency Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: I wish to welcome the Minister for Finance to the House and I am very pleased he is in attendance. I will call on the Minister after Senator Coghlan who has ten minutes speaking time.

Seanad: NAMA and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Transparency Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Senator Coghlan without interruption.

Seanad: NAMA and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Transparency Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Senator Daly, please desist.

Seanad: NAMA and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Transparency Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Pat O'Neill: Senator Daly can discuss this matter with Senator Coghlan in private when they are in County Kerry, if he so wishes. Let Senator Coghlan continue.