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Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Shane Ross: I am not sure that the authority should be given a fool's pardon in these cases where it always seems to be unable to produce the evidence for prosecutions. It might be a matter of underfunding but I doubt it. I believe there are problems within the Competition Authority which politicians, for some reason, are unwilling to recognise. However, we should recognise and scrutinise them. Finally——

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Shane Ross: The debate we are seeking is to ensure that the motorist, who is vulnerable to these big companies, big government and unscrupulous people, should not be victimised without the protection of this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Housing Policy: Statements. (23 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: I, too, thank Senator Cox for sharing her time. I agree with much of what has been said, particular by Senator Henry. The building, buying and selling of property comprise a big jungle of which people have a pretty ropy understanding. The system seems to suit the developers, sellers, landowners and everybody except the first-time buyer or the person who actually needs a house in which to...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: I hope the House is aware that a large head of steam is building up on both sides of the Atlantic, and has been prominent in the media in the past few days, concerning the activities of multinationals in this country and the tax rate they enjoy. It appears, because of what is happening in the United States, and here as well, that there is danger in the undergrowth of some fundamental change...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: There will be calls on this side of the Atlantic for the 12.5% corporation tax to be raised. The House should be alerted to the fact that extremely important implications are involved for the economy in the event of any change in the rules applying to multinationals and we should hold a debate on the matter. People should be warned that this is one of the most important parts of the economy....

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: I endorse Members' comments on the points system but will take it further. The logic of what Members are saying is that the points system should be abolished and replaced by something broader, namely, different types of criteria for judging people and different qualifications for entry to third level education, which I favour. I hope that those who knock the points system would also favour...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on giving Senator Mansergh the latitude to make that contribution. That is the reason I want to second Senator Norris's amendment to extend the Order of Business so that we can hear such articulate expressions on matters of public interest.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: No it has not, or has it?

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: I apologise. I did not hear that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: I would like to second it too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: Will we have a debate on the budget on budget day at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. as is normal? Perhaps we could get a commitment on that issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: I do not share the hypnotic effect a PhD seems to have on most Members of this House. I suspect that if I had discovered Mr. McSweeney did not have a PhD, I would have promoted him rather than seen to it that he lost his job. I do not really understand this great fascination that the guy should or should not have a PhD if he is qualified for the job.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: If he did not have one, it is even better.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: I support Senator Ryan's call for a debate on the property market which has two very serious aspects. The first is that the construction industry is a pillar of the boom in the economy——

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: ——and of Fianna Fáil. It would be very relevant to any debate on the economy if we debated the construction industry. The other aspect might be closer to Senator Ryan's heart than to many others in this House. That is not a patronising remark about members of the Labour Party. While most of us in this House are well enough off to own our own homes, the property boom is having an...

Seanad: Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (15 Nov 2005)

Shane Ross: Senator Ó Murchú is correct in saying the debate in this House has been very responsible. It has been reflective and has looked at the prospects of the future as much as the horrors of the past. It is important that we should be unanimous, and we are, in our utter condemnation of what has happened. There are no words for the type of activities involved, and I agree with Senator Bannon...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Shane Ross: Rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Shane Ross: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Shane Ross: I do not disagree with anything said in the House about the 1916 Rising. Nobody has a problem with celebrating or commemorating it. As Senator Brian Hayes said, it is a "staging post" in our history which should be recognised but there is a problem with the Taoiseach announcing it at a tribal rally.