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Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

Shane Ross: —but it is important that the public should know that, with the approval of every Member of the House, each of us will receive a large cheque in the next few weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2003)

Shane Ross: I would like to briefly endorse the calls for a debate on the health service. There is little doubt that the crisis affecting the service is financial in nature. It would not be right, however, to have a debate in the House without recognising that, if this can be resolved or alleviated by injecting money into the health service, we cannot ignore the fact that there is a source of this money,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2003)

Shane Ross: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: I endorse what Senator O'Toole said about the need for a debate on auctioneers, the construction industry and others involved in determining house prices. The cost of houses is causing huge problems and, if prices fall, these will be even greater. I am glad Senator O'Toole has been reading my articles in the Sunday Independent and I hope he also reads those on social partnership shortly...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: It is important that the activities of those in a profession such as auctioneering which is not regulated should be monitored by the Oireachtas. As Senator O'Toole stated, No. 6 of the non-governmental motions on the Order Paper calls for an investigation by the Oireachtas into the auctioneering profession. When the property market is – as is the case at present – in a state of...

Seanad: Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq: Statements. (2 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Tuffy for giving me a minute of her time. I will not dwell on the military situation, past or present, but I make a plea to the Government based on some of the views of Senators Tuffy and Maurice Hayes. When this is over, in so far as that is possible, the future of Iraq should be in the hands of the Iraqi people and not in the hands of the United States. That is not a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: I formally second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Norris. While enough has been said about the horror going on in Iraq, we deserve an explanation of the things that are being done in our name. It would be appropriate for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to attend the House weekly, not only to explain the Government's position but also to tell us what the Government...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: I do not wish to introduce a divisive element into the coalition without cracks. I think it may throw some light on that particular issue, however.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: Senator Mansergh may be able to help Senator White out of her difficulties.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: Maybe you could give her that permission, a Chathaoirligh, or she could do it on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: It has never stopped the Leader before.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: I welcome the Minister to the House and I also welcome this Finance Bill, not so much for its detail but for the general philosophy behind it. It is difficult to welcome a Bill which is basically cutting back on some of the gains which we have made in recent years, but it is also irresponsible not to recognise the difficulties which the Government has faced in the economy in the past two...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: He might not agree with regard to that area and I would be interested in his comments. I have a view on it which does not reflect particularly well on the Opposition. Deputy McCreevy has been a great Minister for Finance. Some would say that he has had an easy time, but he has been directed by a philosophy which is not particularly popular in the country in its raw form – a fairly basic...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: They come here and read from the Koran of ICTU.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: If I may, I want to say one final sentence. I will vote for this Finance Bill, which I support because of the tremendous climate of economic growth and entrepreneurship and the Minister's courage on taxes for a long period, against the wishes of many to whom it would have been easier for him to surrender.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Quinn for sharing his time at such short notice. I wish to dispel one or two illusions which exist regarding this debate. It is difficult to do so because such passions are aroused when the subject of war arises. Those who believe that the Shannon stop-over should continue do not necessarily believe that war should have been declared. They are different issues and it is wrong...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: I formally second Senator Norris's amendment to the Order of Business. There is a certain air of unreality when we discuss debating or even raising issues other than the war in Iraq on the Order of Business today. It would make the Seanad somewhat more relevant if we could debate that matter, whatever people's views on it, rather than anything else today.

Seanad: Motor Insurance: Motion. (12 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: I move: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to introduce urgent measures to bring down the cost of motor insurance for young drivers.

Seanad: Motor Insurance: Motion. (12 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: I have discussed it with Senator O'Toole and we are both very happy with this.

Seanad: Motor Insurance: Motion. (12 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: Hear, hear.