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- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)
Joe McHugh: I previously welcomed the inclusion in the spatial strategy of the Letterkenny-Derry area and the fact that it will be highlighted as a gateway access. There remains an opportunity in this regard under the strategic rail review. The Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, has said he is not handcuffed to that blueprint and is open to negotiation and suggestion.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Apr 2003)
Joe McHugh: The World Angling Championships will take place this June in Downings, County Donegal, a place that holds fond memories for Senator MacSharry, about which Members can ask him later. Some of the 15 countries participating include Spain, France, Germany and Italy. The community-led event, which came to my attention only recently, has been aided by the Department of Communications, Marine and...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: In welcoming Senator Minihan to this side of the House, I confuse matters further by complimenting the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, on his proactive work in the area of mental health. We must engage in ongoing debate on mental health. There is a correlation between the high level of mental ill-health and the lack of consultants and...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: Members on the other side of the House have dwelt on the record of the previous coalition Government, but I wish to dwell on this period of Government. Any straw poll on the streets of Dublin on a Saturday night will reveal the half empty restaurants and pubs.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: We are no longer competitive as a country or an economy. That is reflected in the cost of living increases. Six months ago, a basic basket of goods for a couple in Dublin cost â¬120 to â¬130, whereas today it will cost â¬150 to â¬160. I am not familiar with the cost of living in Dublin because I am only in the city a few nights a week, but in County Donegal consumers are moving across the...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: It is scandalous that the price of houses is not included in the CPI, which means it is not a true reflection of the inflation rate. Eating out in Dublin has gone off the Richter scale. I know of a couple who, rather than staying in Dublin for St. Patrick's weekend, travelled to Brussels where they had a cheaper weekend. I know of another couple, constituents of the Minister of State, who...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: Exactly. I would do so if I lived near Derry city airport. Not everybody is in a position to use air transport and we do not have enough aircraft to carry everybody.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: I do not wish to criticise the people of Ardee, which is outside my constituency. The point I am making is that we need to remove freight traffic from our roads. One does not want to sit in a car, particularly on warm days like this. Today I think there was a near zero energy level in the Seanad at the Order of Business because people were probably stuck in traffic before they got here and...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: I wish to point out a number of things to Senator Ross who said that we have nothing to offer. We have been pushing for value for money in regard to public expenditure. The man and woman in the street knows that public money is squandered and wasted. The Senator knows there is waste and I challenge him to contradict me on that. In regard to what we have to offer, we need a quality product if...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: They are probably not as good.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: I am pleased to have the opportunity of speaking on this very important issue. I agree with my colleague, Senator Bradford, in condemning outright the tinpot dictatorship that is the Saddam Hussein regime.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: This opens a wider debate on neutrality. With respect, I listened to Senator Minihan's argument.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: He did, at the beginning.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: This is no longer a neutral country, as Senator Mooney pointed out. He has gone on the record as saying that it was never a neutral country. It is now open to debateâ
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: Will I get extra time for this?
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: The issue of neutrality must be put on the agenda as a matter of importance because this is no longer a neutral country and it is actually participating in a war. This is a change of rules. It is like playing a football match in which the referee decides at half time to do away with the offside rule. It is a complete turnaround.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: Ireland is part of the United Nations and we use it as an umbrella organisation in terms of our participation in or contribution to military action.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: The interruptions are outrageous.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)
Joe McHugh: We all have a part to play in thisâ