Results 17,441-17,460 of 23,109 for speaker:Paddy Burke
- Seanad: Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Deputy Calleary. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. Our finances are in a terrible state. The Minister of State at the Department of Finance stated in his opening contribution that, "The reality is, however, that we have no choice but to act now on the commitments...
- Seanad: Child Care Inquiry Report: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews.
- Seanad: Child Care Inquiry Report: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: I ask the Senator to conclude.
- Seanad: Child Care Inquiry Report: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: On a point of order, it was suggested this morning that there might be a roll-over of this debate. I appreciate the Minister coming into the House at short notice but there is a number of other Senators who wish to contribute to this very important debate.
- Seanad: Child Care Inquiry Report: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: I ask that the Leader may consider rolling over this debate.
- Seanad: Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: Senator Hanafin, without interruption.
- Seanad: Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: I call on the Senator to conclude.
- Seanad: Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh.
- Seanad: Food Harvest 2020 Report: Statements (27 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: Senator, you have one minute remaining.
- Seanad: Food Harvest 2020 Report: Statements (27 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: Will the Senator conclude?
- Seanad: National Housing Development Survey Report: Statements (27 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran.
- Seanad: National Housing Development Survey Report: Statements (27 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: Senator Doherty, without interruption.
- Seanad: Thirteenth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (21 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated Senators Marc MacSharry, Dan Boyle and Liam Twomey to serve on the Standing Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills. The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated Senator Denis O'Donovan to serve on the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. I move: "That the report be laid before the Seanad."
- Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (Resumed) (21 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House for this debate on tourism. Tourism is most important to this country and it is an area which we can grow. It is in our own hands as to how we promote the tourism industry. To some degree, I was heartened by the Minister's speech. The Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Bord Fáilte have been lazy over recent years. From what the Minister...
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the funding of local authorities. It is very important that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government come into the House to tell us how he intends to arrange for the funding of local authorities, some of which, we are led to believe, are in serious difficulties. The Leader should see to it that we have a question and answer...
- Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (20 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: They do not have to come in here.
- Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: Senator Leyden improved with age.
- Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2010)
Paddy Burke: No canvassing allowed.