Results 17,881-17,900 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: I was not referring to the Cathaoirleach.
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Radio Broadcasting (9 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: This matter relates to the need for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to ensure that RTE's FM service is received all over Northern Ireland, thereby enabling residents of that jurisdiction to access RTE. The Minister of State will be well aware that this issue does not divide but rather unites the communities in Northern Ireland. It is a non-denominational...
- Seanad: Radio Broadcasting (9 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: The Minister of State's response was comprehensive. Am I correct in saying that everybody in Northern Ireland can receive RTE provided they are prepared to spend the money to do so?
- Seanad: Radio Broadcasting (9 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: I thank the Minister of State who would have been better without a script.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: I want to ask the Minister a single question. I do not share the outright opposition to the Bill which seems to be prevalent in many parts of the House. There are good parts and bad parts to it. I do not like the fact that the fingerprints of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland are all over it. However, I applaud the Minister for his change of mind on early houses. It showed common sense...
- Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: I am glad not to have been caught in that crossfire and I hope to be able to keep out of it in the next few minutes. I have a view on the economy and the political battle that goes on, that nothing is as good or as bad as both sides are saying and not all of it is particularly relevant. I am a long time on record as stating that the stewardship of Mr. McCreevy, while it may have been an...
- Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: It is all very well for spokesman after spokesman to state we are well positioned for the next upturn â this is a kind of mantra one hears from every company in trouble. It is an untruth. We are not well positioned for the next upturn. If we do not have broadband, for which I do not care whether the Government gets the money from current or capital expenditure, or whether from borrowing,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: To restore some of the harmony which normally exists on the Independent benches, I wish to show the unanimity we feel about Ingrid Betancourt's release and I acknowledge the role my colleagues played in bringing this to the House and I hope we played some part in ensuring her release. The debate we will have next week is all very well but while the HSE should be put under scrutiny, it is an...
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: I am about to ask for a debate. During the period of boom and employment, FÃS, although it had a mandate to tackle unemployment, had an inexplicable budget. I do not dispute the organisation does good work and politicians, as a result, are reluctant to tackle the agency because they can always get it as a political favour in their constituency. However, the FÃS budget is an absolute...
- Seanad: Situation in Zimbabwe: Statements (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: With the permission of the House I will share my time with Senator Norris.
- Seanad: Situation in Zimbabwe: Statements (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: I wish to add a voice to the unanimity that obviously exists in the House on the appalling situation in Zimbabwe, and to welcome the Minister's statement. I question whether there is anything Ireland can do on its own. The Minister indicated in his speech that we will work within the European Union or the United Nations. The latter is a more powerful group to work within but as Senator...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: I join with what everybody said about the Oireachtas family day, which was tremendous. Perhaps we could spare a thought for the ushers who did a tremendous job on that day and are not always appreciated.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Shane Ross: I know the ushers give freely of their time and it could not have been done without them. I am not sure whether I am in total agreement on the need for a debate on the economy. We have had many debates on the economy in this House and if we were very honest about it, I am not sure whether anyone listens to them. Talks are taking place in Government Buildings to which Senator Butler...
- Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)
Shane Ross: This matter relates to a matter with which I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, will be familiar, namely the need to restore Leinster Lawn to its former glory by restoring it to grass and removing the car park. The Minister will be aware that it was dug up in 2000 and made into a car park. It was probably before his time here but if I am wrong, he can correct me. It was...
- Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)
Shane Ross: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Perhaps he will consider those wider considerations because they are important. The car park is too full at all times. The Minister of State's reply was factually accurate and he gave us a long list of reasons Leinster Lawn has not been re-sown with grass. I do not accept the latest reason. I do not believe it is necessary to take up Leinster...
- Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)
Shane Ross: What about ten years?
- Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)
Shane Ross: Fifteen years.
- Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)
Shane Ross: ââTwenty years.