Results 141-160 of 26,196 for speaker:Seán Ó Fearghaíl
- Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (18 Dec 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Deputy. We now move to the deputy leader of the Social Democrats, Deputy Cian O'Callaghan.
- Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (18 Dec 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Apologies, I was not aware. That is no problem, I call Deputy Hearne. 4 o’clock Comhghairdeas, a Cheann Comhairle, agus go raibh maith agat. I am delighted to speak today. Is onóir é inniu labhairt mar ghuth do mhuintir Dublin North-West agus ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leo. I also want to thank my family, the Social Democrats and Róisín...
- Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (18 Dec 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will move to nominations for an Taoiseach, the next business item.
- Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (18 Dec 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Later, I would have thought. I will ask the Clerk.
- Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (18 Dec 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will continue with the nomination. There is speaking time after that.
- Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (18 Dec 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The next business is the nomination of Taoiseach pursuant to Article 13.1.1° of the Constitution. I invite Members to make nominations for Taoiseach. I remind Members that it is custom to second nominations for Taoiseach but this is not mandatory.
- Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (18 Dec 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am humbled, honoured and privileged to serve as Ceann Comhairle of this great State. When it was first proposed to me by Deputy Michael Lowry if I would consider a nomination from the group as Ceann Comhairle, my initial thought was how it would affect my ability to represent the people of Wexford, and whether he was serious at all. Having consulted with my team and supporters, however,...
- Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (18 Dec 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Politics is never boring, anyway. It is a very long time since I have had the opportunity to address the House from up here. I spent many years on these backbenches. The place looks a lot different when viewed from here than from the Chair below, where I sat for a while. A Chléirigh na Dála agus mo chomhghleacaithe, is breá liom an deis seo a fháil cúpla focal...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Home Care Packages (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Táimid tagtha chun deiridh le clár oibre an lae inniu, clár oibre na seachtaine agus deiridh na hoibre den 33ú Dáil. Arís, gabhaim buíochas le gach ball den fhoireann as ucht na cabhrach a thug siad dúinn le blianta beaga anuas. Tréaslaím leo an sárobair a dhéanann siad. Go n-éirí go geal le gach ball, iad siúd...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am grateful to the Minister of State for being here to deal with this important issue. I acknowledge Deputy Durkan, who has managed to make the debate on Castletown an almost weekly event in the House.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If we were to express some regret, it is that progress has been slow on the part of the OPW. I do not know if the OPW knows exactly who it is dealing with when it is dealing with Deputy Durkan because in his long and distinguished career in this House, by God, he has shown a persistence like no other. We assume he will be pursuing the same matter in the next Dáil if it continues to be...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste. Last but by no means least, I call Deputy English.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy English. We wish him well in the next phase of his career.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before we conclude, I thank members of the Government, leaders of the political parties and all Members for their friendship and co-operation throughout the period of the Thirty-third Dáil. I have thoroughly enjoyed the job and working with all the Deputies. I might get a bit frustrated from time to time but not as frustrated as some of the Deputies become on occasion as they seek to...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Leis sin ráite, tá muid chun sos a ghlacadh ar feadh 40 nóiméad. You might have noticed we are a bit over time.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: How familiar is the Tánaiste with the hair and beauty sector?
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: All right.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I think we would all like to be associated with that. People of our generation would particularly regard her as a national treasure and inspiration to many. We send our deepest sympathies on behalf of the House to her daughters and extended family.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Allow the Minister of State to answer, please.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That is good news anyway.