Results 1,701-1,720 of 2,438 for speaker:Caít Keane

Seanad: Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: In the context of the amendment, a question was asked regarding what the Government is going to do with regard to a 50:50 debate. I am part of the Government. The McKenna, or 50:50, judgment was handed down solely by means of a 25-page ruling. This matter requires a great deal of discussion and I am going to ask the Leader to facilitate a debate on it in the House at another time. Who is...

Seanad: Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: I have listened to much of the debate. I am sorry I could not be present for all of it but I had to attend a committee meeting. The Minister has given factual information on all of the amendments today. I wish to discuss amendment No. 4 and will stick to it. It relates to the State being a party to a case taken in connection with a child or family. Under Article 27 of the Constitution,...

Seanad: Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: I know, but I am making a point.

Seanad: Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: No. It is relevant to this one as well because one could say Senator Ó Clochartaigh is dancing on the head of a pin by putting in two words instead of one. It is relevant. I am fleshing out the point. When one reads it in context it is only two words, but when it is debated and one hears the Minister?s response, it is worthwhile. That is what I am saying. This House is worthwhile. One...

Seanad: Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: One might say it has nothing to do with it, but it does.

Seanad: Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: One might say to people that if one does not know enough about the issue then one should vote ?No?. I say to people that if they do not know, they should read the responses of the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, in the Seanad and they will get a lot of answers.

Seanad: Radical Seanad Reform Through Legislative Change: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: I disagree with Senator Susan O'Keeffe in that the Seanad is an especially appropriate forum in which to debate radical Seanad reform. According to voices in the press today, this debate will involve Senators discussing themselves and their jobs, but that is not the case. We are discussing the State and the country, the Seanad and the system of checks and balances. Perhaps none of the...

Seanad: Radical Seanad Reform Through Legislative Change: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: He found out it was neither a retirement home not a crèche. As Attorney General and subsequently a Minister, he was part of the political system and soon changed his mind. We should provide people with information and allow them to make up their minds in a referendum. This discussion forms part of an informed debate on the Seanad. We have heard a great deal about what role the Seanad...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: I refer to the issue of having a serious debate in the Seanad. If we are to do the country a service we should draw attention to some facts rather than give criticisms and negative points - not about the Government but about the country in general. Every time a politician stands up people listen on an economic level. I congratulate Senator Barrett who always brings facts and figures to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: Yes, I have.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: Put out all politicians to look for sites for primary care centres. The Cathaoirleach must let me put my question. There are three ways involved - direct provision, lease, or public private partnership. The more sites we ask for the better chance there is for getting a site on the ground. I will have to leave my question until tomorrow. I was going to ask about the banks but when I heard...

Seanad: Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (2 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: I welcome the Minister and commend her for bringing this important legislation before us. The Bill and the establishment of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs show how serious the Government is on this issue. I, too, acknowledge, what was done previously. The Minister acknowledged the work done by the late Brian Lenihan and Mrs. Mary O'Rourke who had responsibilities in this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Discussion with Housing Finance Agency (2 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: I wonder why the Housing Finance Agency is so called because it has responsibility for water and everything else under its brief. Will the delegation elaborate on that, including environmental capital projects and so on? Reference was made to the mortgage to rent scheme. The agency implements policy while the Minister makes policy so we cannot expect the delegation to state that they will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Discussion with Housing Finance Agency (2 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: I am sorry, the Chairman is right. I would like to see a recommendation from the committee, especially in view of the fact that the delegation said it had an open mind on the reserves. I propose that a recommendation be made. I would hate to see a good debate such as this get lost in translation. The Minister is in place. We want to ensure that the message goes to the right circles and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Discussion with Housing Finance Agency (2 Oct 2012)

Caít Keane: Does that mean approximately €25 million is open for discussion?

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Caít Keane: Next week, 4 October.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Caít Keane: The IMF has changed its outlook on that issue.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Caít Keane: On a point of order, we hear much about the IMF, which has changed its term "ombudsman" to "ombudsperson".

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Caít Keane: It is a point of information.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Caít Keane: Are there gondolas?