Results 121-140 of 405 for speaker:John Ellis
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)
John Ellis: I would like to be associated with remarks concerning Fr. Sinnott. We have seen something very positive this morning and I have no doubt the Department of Foreign Affairs and everybody who lobbied and worked on his behalf are to be congratulated on a successful outcome. I asked previously for a debate on carbon tax prior to the budget. I hope we will be able to do this in the context of any...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)
John Ellis: I say that for one simple reason. Who owns these cars? Do the students own them? Are they getting cars before accommodation? We have to be realists on this. I have no doubt Senator Buttimer will be able to report to us on Tuesday as to whether it is true or false.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)
John Ellis: On a point of order, Senator Healy Eames raised her concern in regard to students who are unable to obtain accommodation and are sleeping in cars. I want Senator Buttimer to report back-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)
John Ellis: ------on Tuesday if this is factual.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)
John Ellis: In view of the fact that the Lisbon treaty has been dealt with once and for all and that all future legislation is to be referred to the national parliaments, this House could, as a starting point, create a major role for itself by having all proposed EU legislation debated in this Chamber. For too long we have heard that no meaningful work is done in the House. This is the sort of work...
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)
John Ellis: Problems concerning drugs were mentioned earlier. We are all well aware of the incidents that occurred at the weekend. On a previous occasion I raised the matter of heroin and the fact that 92% of it comes from Afghanistan. In light of the fact the presidential situation has been clarified and President Hamid Karzai has been installed, could we ask the Americans to make it a condition of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)
John Ellis: On the last day the House sat, I sought a debate on the proposed carbon taxes. I note that since then IBEC and a number of other groups have said they would appreciate such a debate prior to the introduction of such taxes. Has the Leader made any progress with regard to arranging such a debate? While carbon taxes might be desirable in some ways, other aspects could be damaging to our...
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Oct 2009)
John Ellis: In common with all my colleagues, I wish to express my sincere sympathy to Tony's wife and family, as well as to his friends and colleagues. Undoubtedly, having watched him in this House over the years and even before he became a Member, he always was part of the former Taoiseach's back-up team and inner cabinet outside the real Cabinet. One might state that as Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)
John Ellis: Is it possible that the Leader could arrange a debate on the proposed carbon tax before the budget? I propose the debate because of the effects the carbon tax could have, particularly on the cost of exporting goods and the cost of haulage and other services. We should be supplied with the various submissions that have been sent to the Department on the carbon tax. It is relevant in the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)
John Ellis: Yes.
- Seanad: National Marine Mapping Programme: Motion (21 Oct 2009)
John Ellis: Does Senator Doherty wish to speak?
- Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)
John Ellis: Like other Members, I welcome the introduction of the Bill. The establishment of an effective public transport regulatory system is long overdue. During the years various bodies have had responsibility in this area, including the Department of Transport, CIE, Bus Ãireann and so on. The 1932 Act was introduced at a time when there was no such thing as competition, with CIE essentially...
- Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2009)
John Ellis: I too thank the Minister for coming back to the House with these technical amendments. The protracted debate on this Bill has probably led to many who are not here, the general public, especially in west Cork, having a say in the Bill, which is important. The Minister appreciated the effort made when the Bill was thrashed out on Second Stage. The communities that felt they would be swamped...
- Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2009)
John Ellis: Now.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)
John Ellis: As this is Committee Stage, there is no time limit.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)
John Ellis: We cannot take Report Stage today.
- Seanad: Dairy Industry: Motion (24 Jun 2009)
John Ellis: We all welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter. It would be no harm if we had a debate on the entire agriculture industry before the House rises for the summer because the industry is facing chaos which is not all caused by farmers or the EU. In many cases, it is being caused by the people being supplied by the primary producers. The multiples are taking margins which are totally...
- Seanad: Dairy Industry: Motion (24 Jun 2009)
John Ellis: Little or nothing.
- Seanad: Dairy Industry: Motion (24 Jun 2009)
John Ellis: It might be more productive there.
- Seanad: Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2009)
John Ellis: It will be circulated as amended.