Results 41-60 of 33,712 for speaker:Pearse Doherty

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I concur with Senator Ó Domhnaill. Last week I asked that the House approve an all-party motion on the undocumented Irish, as happened in the Dáil. I do not wish to apportion blame for the 40,000 Irish who had to go to America. Such a motion would send a signal to the US Government that we are fully united on this issue. I ask that such a motion be facilitated as soon as possible and...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I wish to extend my sympathy to the family of Mr. O'Gorman. I ask that the Minister for Transport come to the House to discuss the issue of public transport in rural areas rather than the issue of road safety as the subject is of importance to Malin and west Donegal and many other areas.

Seanad: Local Authority Charges (15 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach fá choinne an cheist seo a phlé. Ba cheart dúinn cead a thabhairt do na comhairlí chontae ar fud na tíre airgead a bhailiú ó úinéirí tithe saoire ar fud an Stáit. Cuideodh sé sin leis na húdaráis áitiúla seirbhísí éagsúla — seirbhísí níos fearr agus seirbhísí úra — a chuir ar fáil sna áiteanna ina bhfuil na...

Seanad: Local Authority Charges (15 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I thank the Minister of State for his response. However, I am disappointed with it and the Minister of State addressed the issue of holiday homes only in the last line. Why will the Government not introduce a levy on holiday homes? Does the Minister of State concur with the sentiments of the Indecon report that it is fair and acceptable that those with holiday homes or second homes...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Ba mhaith liom go dtiocfadh an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Athchóirithe Dlí go dtí an Seanad le plé a dhéanamh ar an chinneadh a ghlac an Rialtas Dé Máirt ar na riachtanais a bhí ann do dhlíodóirí cumas na Gaeilge a bheith acu agus téarmaíocht Gaeilge a bheith acu. Tá an riachtanas sin á bhaint amach as an reachtaíocht agus ní bheidh an gá sin, cumas na Gaeilge...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: It has been quite difficult to listen to some of this debate and I hope it is not broadcast on "Oireachtas Report" tonight. The debate should be about the victims of the flawed health policy the Minister has overseen. It would be hard for victims of the service that has been provided down the years across the State to listen to the political toing and froing taking place in this Chamber...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I call for a debate on this issue because——

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: In that debate I ask that we also address what Senator Coghlan has mentioned, namely, the issue of the marine rescue co-ordination centres in Malin Head and Valentia where jobs will be lost because of the Government's position on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: It is in power in County Donegal.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Fianna Fáil has a majority in Donegal County Council.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: There is massive underspending.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Our job is to represent the people.

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Motion (28 Nov 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Ba mhaith liom ar dtús báire buíochas a ghabháil leis an Seanadóir Hannigan fá choinne am a roinnt liom. Tá mé buíoch freisin leis an Chomhaontas Glas as ucht an rún seo a chuir ar an gclár inniu. Is cinnte gur díospóireacht fíor-tábhachtach, atá ag dul ar aghaidh ar feadh blianta, atá ann. Ba cheart dúinn rudaí a leanúint suas agus a chuir i gcrích i ndiadh na...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Will the Leader ask the Minister for Education and Science to come to the House, or to introduce a scheme to ensure that primary schools are secure? In my county four primary schools have been vandalised by young thugs over the past 20 months. They burned one school to the ground, vandalised and stole from the others. This is an attack not only on the schools but on the community. We must...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2008: Statements (Resumed). (5 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2008: Statements (Resumed). (5 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: This the 11th budget presided over by Fianna Fáil in government. During that time, we have had unprecedented economic growth. Now, however, the Government is warning us to tighten our belts. Fianna Fail's pre-election promises were an illusion but also a masterstroke in terms of electoral strategy. It promised the earth, moon and stars but as soon as the votes were cast, it embarked upon...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2008: Statements (Resumed). (5 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I will do it in one sentence. The increase that has been given to three Ministers is equal to the same increase we gave to 120 pensioners. That demonstrates where the Government's commitment is in this budget. It was not for the most vulnerable or the weakest in society. We could have done much more and it is a missed opportunity.

Seanad: Merits of Farmers' Markets: Statements (6 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach leis an gceist seo a phlé. Sílim nach gcloisfimid Seanadóir ar bith ag rá nach bhfuil buntáistí ag baint leis na margaí feirme. Tá sé iontach soiléir go bhfuil buntáistí ag baint leo. Tá an tuairim céanna ag gach éinne. Tá fadhbanna uafásacha ag na margaí áitiúla, áfach. Tá daoine ar nós feirmeoirí ag iarraidh...

Seanad: Motor Insurance (6 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I refer to the need for the Minister for Transport to introduce measures to reduce the exorbitant cost of motor insurance in this State, particularly for young drivers. It is clear that young drivers, who make up 20% of the total, are being bled dry and ripped off by some private motor insurance companies while the Government continues to look on. In a...

Seanad: Motor Insurance (6 Dec 2007)

Pearse Doherty: I welcome the Minister of State's reply although it did not address the issue. I am aware of the risks associated with young drivers but 20% of them cannot be penalised without even having a bad record. Will the consultants carrying out the review on behalf of the Department discuss the problems with youth organisations? Young people are being ripped off though massive premia, which even...