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Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Ulick Burke: There will be little left to announce by the time the Senator is finished.

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Ulick Burke: We want more than that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Ulick Burke: Last week, I asked for a debate on the BMW region. We see this morning that as a result of the visit of a delegation to Brussels yesterday, the Government has repeatedly failed to draw down fundings that are available for various projects. A total of €50 million was returned because no suitable tourism and sports projects were put forward by the Government or the Minister for Arts, Sport...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Ulick Burke: The results of the appeals against grades awarded in this year's leaving certificate have been released today. The fact that 2,600 candidates received an upgrade six to eight weeks after the start of the academic year is leading to chaos. It means that people who would have been in particular faculties and following particular courses if the proper accreditation had been given to them...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Ulick Burke: Procedures in this area are loose and it is the responsibility of the Minister for Education and Science to devise a plan whereby this delay will not recur. It is good that there is an appeals mechanism but it is unsatisfactory and I am asking that the Minister review it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Ulick Burke: Over the past two and half to three years we have been promised an extension of the medical card system. The most recent one, for which we have been waiting two and a half years, is the extension of the doctor-only medical card. It is shameful in the extreme. I ask the Leader to request the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, to exempt people who have been diagnosed...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Ulick Burke: What is a further five years?

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Ulick Burke: I wish to be associated with the words of congratulations to all involved in bringing about the historic decommissioning process of the past week. Many Members have paid tribute to people who contributed in many ways to what has come about. There were omissions, however, as I listened to the debate up until now. I wish to record the part played by the leaders of Fine Gael-led Governments from...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Ulick Burke: I would appreciate if these people were recognised and not forgotten in this episode. It has been stated that there is a huge commitment and risk involved for people who made initial steps. Criticisms were meted out by various commentators and sections of the media at people who made a commitment and placed their heads on the political line over the years, going back as far as the Sunningdale...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Oct 2005)

Ulick Burke: To date this year, 289 people have been killed on our roads. Last weekend was one of the darkest we have experienced in this regard. There is nothing to indicate that either the Garda Síochána or the Departments are capable of doing anything worthwhile to reduce the number of deaths on the roads. Take the example of the speed cameras. Often there is only one such camera functioning at a...

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements. (28 Sep 2005)

Ulick Burke: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. In the absence of the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, it is appropriate that the Minister of State with responsibility for children is here. Much of his speech dealt with child care. It is very opportune that we are debating the report on early childhood education at this stage. The report is welcome and is very balanced and I...

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements. (28 Sep 2005)

Ulick Burke: Does Senator Fitzgerald accept that we initiated it?

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements. (28 Sep 2005)

Ulick Burke: Senator Fitzgerald's party did not extend them.

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements. (28 Sep 2005)

Ulick Burke: A review will follow then.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Ulick Burke: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate in the near future on funding for the improvement of infrastructure in the BMW region. Over the past few days we have seen a clear equity imbalance between the 68% that is spent in the east and south east of the country, as against the remainder, which is accounted for by the BMW region. At a time when agriculture is in serious decline and the flight from...

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements. (28 Sep 2005)

Ulick Burke: Where has free education gone now?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Ulick Burke: Everyone will welcome the proposal of the Minister for Education an Science to revise the leaving certificate in a simple way. This will involve addressing the problems that have arisen over the years, including the 20% drop-out rate at leaving certificate stage and the further 20% of pupils who do not do well in the final examination. In her proposals to the National Council for Curriculum...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: The far-reaching consequences of the Higher Education Authority's proposals to change the funding methods for universities and other third level institutions will have serious consequences for those institutions. In this context, I call for a debate in the autumn on the issue of funding for third level institutions. There has been a serious decline in the funding provided by the Government...

Seanad: Swimming Pool Projects. (29 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: As I recognise what the Acting Chairman said during the previous Adjournment Matter, I will be orderly. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and thank him for coming to the House to speak about this issue. The swimming pool project in Loughrea has a long and difficult history. The action group initially established raised funds in difficult times, for example by organising...

Seanad: Swimming Pool Projects. (29 Jun 2005)

Ulick Burke: What is the Minister of State saying?