Results 161-180 of 900 for long speaker:Seán Barrett

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: ...to both Houses, the input would have already been received from these groups. At that stage, the Bill would pass through the House a good deal quicker on Committee Stage and there would not be long, drawn-out Committee Stage procedure. I urge the Taoiseach to be mindful that committees cover the five areas set out. Let us consider job creation. Naturally, we are all in favour of job...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Seán Barrett: ...of reduced charges, be they rates, water charges, waste charges and so on. These things are in the control of the State, yet Deputy Calleary tells us that the Bill would "completely undermine the long established and carefully developed systems of independent regulation in this country." Who runs the country? Are we now run by regulators? Where is the Government? Does it not take...

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: ...or else put the money into an approved retirement fund and draw down their income from that. The main difference, from the State's point of view, is that the State is guaranteed for all time, so long as the fund remains in place, and PAYE is paid on all of the income taken, right down to the day there is no income left. This is compared with an annuity where tax dies when the person dies...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Dec 2009)

Seán Barrett: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if every stroke patient will be entitled to appropriate levels of short and long-term rehabilitation in hospital and in the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46113/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Dec 2009)

Seán Barrett: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the right of each patient to a planned and timely transition from hospital to their home or residential care, and long-term institutional care can be provided on the basis of medical and social need rather than inadequate community services or supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46103/09]

Written Answers — Flood Damage: Flood Damage (3 Dec 2009)

Seán Barrett: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Finance his assessment of the impact on the economy of the flooding that has occurred in recent weeks in November 2009; his assessment of the long-term investment strategy needed to reduce flooding risks in the affected areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44771/09]

Tribunals of Inquiry. (4 Nov 2009)

Seán Barrett: ..., who have had to wait 12 or 13 years to have their good names cleared simply because they were asked to attend to give evidence. It is grossly unfair to any individual that he should have to wait long periods to clear his good name. The very least that should happen is that as each module is completed, a report on that module should be published. I ask the Taoiseach if this House,...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Seán Barrett: ...we would borrow at a very low interest rate of 1% with a 0.5% premium. However, he assumes the rate of 1% will remain for the next ten years, although all the professional forecasts indicate that long-term rates will rise to 3.8%. That figure will then be added to the 0.5% premium. The Minister's calculations are based on the assumption that the 1% interest rate will last for the next...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Seán Barrett: ...anything back. When the Government Deputies wake up, are they capable of asking themselves simple questions? No one gives money in this world unless they expect it to be paid back. No one gives long-term guarantees unless they expect that there is a decent risk. Proper information should be handed to the public so that the public, in turn, can make a genuine assessment as to the risk...

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (16 Sep 2009)

Seán Barrett: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason Crohn's disease does not qualify under the long-term illness scheme; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Crohn's disease requires lengthy follow-up maintenance treatment extending over the patient's lifetime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30275/09]

Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: ...if the equivalent public service grade received one. If the public servant has to pay a levy the Deputy pays a levy. That is how it is and that it how is should be left. With regard to the long service increment, there is no profession in the world which pays someone who has been doing a job for 30 years the same as someone who joined two years ago. What will happen to existing...

Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: The Minister's family has been a long time in politics. There are many widows who served as unpaid secretaries to their husbands, long before there were secretaries in this House. They answered telephone calls late into the night and acted as secretaries at home and got no income. Is a widow on a maximum pension of €25,000 well paid? Are we serious about attracting people into giving...

Land and Conveyancing Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: ...lower rent than me, that is a set of circumstances that will be extremely difficult in the future. This is just not a simple issue of making a change in the law and hoping for the best. This has long-term consequences for the future value of property. We are inclined to think of the single shop, but if this applies, it will apply to all leases of all properties, be it a major office...

Finance Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2009)

Seán Barrett: ...recognition of the very valuable work they do on a daily basis. We try to substitute that by giving allowances for child care. There is no better person to look after a child than the mother. As long as I am here I will continue to campaign for the restoration of some recognition of equal treatment for the people who work in the home. We have heard child benefit will be taxed, and if...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2009)

Seán Barrett: ...the cost of the pension liability. There are many areas where savings could be made if Departments knew that they were responsible and the costs attaching to the pension liabilities were clear. At long last, this is an amendment that the Minister could find his way to accept. It will not damage in any way the amounts of money that will be collected. It is an attempt, once again, by this...

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Seán Barrett: ...refers to functions performed in the public interest. The public interest is not served by ramming legislation through the House in four and a half hours. This is a serious matter that could have long-term effects for our other major retail banks who are concerned on a daily basis with overdraft facilities to enable businesses to survive and remain in business. It should be remembered...

Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)

Seán Barrett: ...instance, I say with respect that I do not believe he is entitled in any way to rule out these amendments. It is not his function to deal with the legislation as presented by the Government. The Long Title of the Bill sets out its purpose of making provision in regard to eligibility for services under the Health Act 1970 and for liability for health contributions and so on. Nowhere is...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (4 Dec 2008)

Seán Barrett: ..., in which one might be at the pin of one's collar, the first one thing one would do if one felt one could get away with it would be to postpone paying one's rent. This would be very bad in the longer term. In the short term, one might feel one is getting away with something but the debt would continue to increase. I understand what our Labour Party colleagues may be considering in...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Nov 2008)

Seán Barrett: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if people with an intellectual disability will be exempted from the increased long-stay residential charges which will require them to pay up to 75% of their disability allowance on these charges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43266/08]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Seán Barrett: ...unable to plan beyond a one year time horizon and it cannot enter into any form of capital expenditure plans or commit to any borrowing to fund such projects. As a result of the cut in funding, the long overdue redevelopment of the Curragh racecourse, which is home to Ireland's most high profile races and offers tourism and other benefits, has been put in doubt. The tax revenue or...