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Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Standing Committee on Operational Cooperation on Internal Security: Motion (21 Jan 2010)

Paddy Burke: The Senator has one minute remaining.

Seanad: Standing Committee on Operational Cooperation on Internal Security: Motion (21 Jan 2010)

Paddy Burke: When it is proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Standing Committee on Operational Cooperation on Internal Security: Motion (21 Jan 2010)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Curran.

Seanad: Employment and Competitiveness: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

Paddy Burke: I ask the Senator to conclude.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: There is a list of them and they are under enormous pressure, particularly given the trade across the Border. They are keeping the show on the road. We are approaching Christmas and wholesalers have their stores and warehouses filled with drink bought at the original excise price. On the night of the budget, the Minister stated he wanted the price of drink reduced the following morning....

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 2: In page 12, after line 30, to insert "No. 24 Anglo Irish Bank Ltd.". I raised this issue on Committee Stage along with the matter - about which the Minister of State was not happy either - of the consultancy fees being paid on behalf of the State bank and other banks supported by the State which may be taken over yet. I was not happy with the answer the Minister of...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Section 10(2) of the Bill states: This Act shall come into operation on such day or days as the Minister appoints by order or orders either generally or with reference to any particular purpose or provision. Different days may be so appointed for different purposes or provisions. On the day of the budget the Minister for Finance clearly stated that he wanted the drinks companies to reduce...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Is there any reason why Anglo Irish Bank is not included in the Schedule to the Bill? It is not included in the Schedule and I understood that the Minister for Finance may be talking to the boards of the other 23 bodies. If that were the case Anglo Irish Bank would be treated differently. Is there any reason why it is not included in the Schedule? Anglo Irish Bank is a semi-State body.

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Group 2 deals with a true and fair view of profit and loss accounts, the subject matter of amendments Nos. 3 and 4.

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Group 3 deals with publishing information and purchase of own shares and is the subject matter of amendment No. 5.

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I wish the Minister of State and his staff, the Cathaoirleach, all Members, the Whips and the staff a happy Christmas.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, back again to the House. He is probably the Minister who has most often visited this House. SECTION 1.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 8 and 13 were grouped to be discussed together, but we are discussing them individually, which is why this discussion is taking place. We have gone past the stage at which the Senator could have moved amendment No. 8, but he can speak to it, I presume.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: And a constructive Opposition not putting them up to it.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I have a question about the section. Section 1 refers to the Schedule which lists the companies which are exempt from the pay cut. The Minister of State should clarify the position on Anglo Irish Bank. Although Anglo Irish Bank is now a semi-State body, it is not among the 23 organisations listed in the Schedule as being exempt from the pay cut. I presume its absence from the list means...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: He is turning green.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 113, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 113, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as...

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State and wish him well with the legislation. I am pleased to have an opportunity to say a few words on this exciting Bill. This is also an exciting time for Coillte. As Senator Ó Brolcháin stated, poorer parts of the country have a golden opportunity to make progress, through Coillte, in alternative energy and forestry. I concur with Senator Coffey on...