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- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (14 Mar 2012)
John Gilroy: It does not. That is scaremongering.
- Seanad: Rare Diseases: Motion (7 Mar 2012)
John Gilroy: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I am glad that we can discuss this topic today. By its very definition it is a topic that does not often get a public airing. Those who do talk about it are the victims of rare diseases, as well as their families and support groups. It must be frustrating to find oneself with a serious condition and be isolated as well. It is important to...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: Not too many of them realistic, though.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: On a point of order, when he says "mislead the people", I wonder has Senator MacSharry forgotten it was his Government that removed these services in the first place.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: Perhaps the Senator might leave his telephone number with the Leader in order that he can pass it on to Chancellor Merkel.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: I welcome the referendum as a moment which is good for Irish democracy. This really is an iconic moment in our times which will define our future with Europe. We need to be careful about how we debate and the language we use around this referendum. Undoubtedly, in the period running up to the referendum there will be uncertainty in the markets, and internationally, about the state of...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: Absolutely. I commend Senator Darragh O'Brien's responsible and reasonable position on this and let us keep the debate honest, factual and reasonable.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: Informed arguments.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: They were not factual last night-----
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: -----on section 25 of the treaty.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: For God's sake, it has started already.
- Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: I will be brief as I have only a minute. It is said that war is an extension of politics by another means and so it seems is the Sunday Independent. Every time we open the Sunday Independent, we see articles by Deputies Shane Ross and Willie O'Dea, by Senators John Crown and John Whelan, by former politicians Eoghan Harris and Michael McDowell and, I am sure, several others. I am vaguely...
- Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: Are the sanctions strong enough to act as a deterrent?
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: During the recent presidential election campaign several different views were put forward on what it means to be Irish and what vision we have for the Republic. I congratulate Senator Norris on the inclusive views he put forward at that time and also President Higgins. I have been paying attention to what the President has been saying since, and his appointment of Ms Sally Mulready to the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: The President has a vision which is characterised by inclusivity which made me think recently about what our vision of this country should be. It is all the more important as we approach a series of centenaries which have defined what we are today. President Higgins's views are a long way from the narrow nationalism that has become associated with republicanism in this country. One example...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: They are not incensed.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: People called my office this morning to praise it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: He would not be able to discuss it with all of the shouting.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2012)
John Gilroy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue as I was unsuccessful in my attempt to speak on two previous occasions because we ran out of time. I support this initiative and believe the recommendation of the committee for 30% representation is realistic and should be supported. We spoke about achieving a cultural change in Irish politics and this is as much about achieving that cultural...