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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Maidir le Údarás na Gaelteachta, is toghchán daonlathach a bhí ann dar ndóigh. Caithfimid glacadh leis na torthaí; tá sé chomh simplí le sin. Ag an am chéanna, aontaím le Seanadóir Ó Riain go mb'fhéidir gur chóir díospóireacht leathan a bheith againn maidir le cursaí gaelteachta i gcoitinne. Very soon a multi-billion euro treasure chest will be opened up to the economy. I...

Seanad: Rights of Migrant Workers: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Rights of Migrant Workers: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The new planning guidelines on rural housing are eagerly awaited by people in rural areas. They follow extensive debate and consultation. Ultimately, this is not just about housing but about the regeneration of rural Ireland. This will enable people in rural Ireland to avail of opportunities when they come their way. Some of the comments we hear about bungalow blight are not sustainable;...

Seanad: Expressions of Sympathy on the Death of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Beidh an comhbhrón agus an ceiliúradh i gcónaí i dteannta a chéile nuair a bheas trácht ar an Phápa Naofa seo — comhbhrón toisc go bhfuil ceannaire agus cara imithe uainn, agus ceiliúradh toisc gur mhaireamar sa tréimhse ghlórmhar seo. Is féidir linn i gcónaí a rá go pearsanta gur thug sé misneach dúinn ar shlí amháin nó slí eile seasamh ar son na spioradáltachta agus...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It would be timely to invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, to discuss the new planning guidelines as they relate to rural housing. It is high on his list of priorities and he has been exceptionally proactive in recent months in trying to bring this debate to a successful conclusion. However, there are still tens if not hundreds of cases...

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements. (2 Mar 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Senator Brady without interruption.

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements. (2 Mar 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: That is not a point of order but the Senator will have an opportunity to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: In the past two weeks, Geraldine Finucane travelled to England seeking justice for her murdered husband, the Northern Ireland solicitor Pat Finucane. Judge Cory examined this case and found evidence that the RUC Special Branch, MI5 and the British Army force research unit all colluded in his murder. The Finucane family were given an undertaking that there would be a full and transparent...

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is daunting to make a meaningful contribution to a debate on such a complex issue in four minutes. What is important about this evening's debate is that Senator Norris has done us a service by providing a focus for the debate. Already I can see parameters put down by two different points of view. Some might say the Senator put his head on the block. On the Order of Business this morning he...

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I have always found the Senator to be very moderate in his views even on subjects which are very extreme. I give him credit for that and I wish we had more time for this debate. I will make a few points with a view to being helpful. It is very easy to throw around words such as "compassion". At this time it is probably somewhat premature to do so and I am sure it can be discussed at a later...

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I call Senator Leyden. We have seven minutes remaining before I call the Minister.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I do not believe we have that option. We are scheduled to finish at 1.30 and I will call the Minister at 1.25 p.m.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is a matter for the Leader of the House. It also depends on the availability of the Minister.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I must interrupt the Senator for a moment because I need to clarify the position with the Leader regarding the extension of time. We need to know until what time we intend to continue.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The Senator is saying we have to finish at 1.30 p.m.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Would it be possible to allocate even a couple of moments to Senator Ulick Burke?

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is that acceptable? When Senator Daly concludes perhaps two or three minutes could be given to Senator Ulick Burke.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is the Acting Leader happy with that?