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Seanad: CLÁR Programme: Statements. (7 Apr 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: He has responded to our request on the Order of Business that he come to the House. However, let us be very clear on this point. I would be extremely sad if the suggestion was that we start dismantling something that has been successful, given value for money, been in close contact with the communities being served and brought together all the interests that I mentioned — the community,...

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements (Resumed). (6 Apr 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire agus tréaslaím leis an Aire Stáit toisc go bhfuil an t-ábhar seo inár láthair agus go bhfuil seans againn ár dtuairimí a nochtadh anseo. Bhí díospóireacht anseo cheanna agus tá sé soiléir go bhfuil tuairimíocht an-leathan. Tá muid ag teacht go dtí an freagra ar an gceist diaidh ar ndiaidh. I want to declare an interest in this subject because I am...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The House has debated Northern Ireland issues on several occasions, particularly the peace process and the GoodFriday Agreement and its subsequent implementation. However, the British Government's stance on the Pat Finucane murder is not helpful. Our Government, Mr. Justice Cory and the American Administration, by inference, have all expressed dissatisfaction with the British Government's...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (1 Apr 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I support the call for the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to come before the House. Every time he has been here, he has been anxious to engage in debate on rural issues and that is why many of those issues are now centre stage. Many aspects must be discussed, particularly the interaction of the agencies on the ground. People who want to have their livelihoods in rural...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Will the Leader invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage, and Local Government to the Seanad to discuss the guidelines on rural housing? We have discussed this matter on many occasions and there seems to be unanimity here about the need for radical action to ensure the people of rural Ireland can live in rural Ireland. Submissions have been invited by the Minister and that process...

Seanad: Agency for the Irish Abroad: Motion. (24 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I would like to share time with Senator Brennan. Having listened to the debate, it is evident that this is a greatly emotional subject. Many Senators who have spoken have had personal experience, directly and indirectly, of emigrants. I did not have to emigrate because four members of my family had already done so. They sent money back to my family to help us during those times. Such...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I wish to hear the point of order.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I ask all Senators to keep to the debate.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Senator Ulick Burke to conclude.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Senator Ulick Burke has the floor. He has one minute left to conclude.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Senator Terry should be allowed to continue, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: From time to time different embassies contact us about views we express here on different issues or because they want to brief us. That suggests they take account of what is said in the Chamber and that is why I am supportive of the views expressed about yesterday's atrocity, the assassination of an invalid cleric. What worries me particularly when I listen to statements from those embassies'...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: One reason I want a debate on this matter is that we tend to have to raise issues on the Order of Business and gradually people are being confused — traumatised, in fact. They are not being given the opportunity to have their views reflected by elected representatives in the Oireachtas. When we had a debate on Iraq I went out on a limb, and I am glad I did so. I made a specific...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: As a co-founder of the Irish Rural Dwellers Association, I think this is a good and historic day for rural Ireland. The new guidelines the Minister has announced are in many ways a triumph of democracy over uncontrolled bureaucracy. Those people who live in an ivory tower, handing down dictates without a mandate to the ordinary people of Ireland, now have their answer. They seem to view rural...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: They are never there to see the anguish suffered by the young people when they cannot get permission to build houses in their own area and live near their own aged parents and grandparents.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is a modern form of eviction.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is important that nobody will be allowed to prevent these guidelines being implemented, because I am afraid that will happen.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: The Minister would be welcome in this House to brief us further on these guidelines and give us an opportunity to express our appreciation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: To use a rural expression, the Minister has taken the bull by the horns and courageously stood up for these people.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (3 Mar 2004)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Is that agreed? Agreed.