Results 101-120 of 232 for speaker:Jim Glennon

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Jim Glennon: The Deputy has been on his way a long time and is still on the way. I am delighted to have the opportunity to support the Minister's amendment to this motion. The amendment is the essence of common sense. This is a highly complex issue. We need only remember the history we learned in primary and secondary school which gave us a good grasp of the historical difficulties here with regard to...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (29 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the prospects of REP scheme three in 2006 and on progress in the REP scheme four consultation process. [12207/06]

Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (29 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on progress on the recommencement of live sheep exports to the continent. [12208/06]

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I wish to be associated with the remarks of Deputy Wilkinson, including his closing comments on the appointment of Gay Byrne to the chairmanship of the new authority. I particularly wish to be associated with Deputy Wilkinson's reference to his disappointment at Mr. Byrne's opening contribution in his new job. It is important that Mr. Byrne realises that press conferences are secondary to the...

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Perhaps if his son went to Deputy Johnny Brady, his local Fianna Fáil Deputy, he might receive a better service than he gets from his Fine Gael Deputy. I congratulate Deputy Mitchell on her initiative. The Bill is a necessity. It is unfortunate that this is the case but that is the nature of legislation. My contribution will focus on the lack of responsibility in society in general and among...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (28 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of cadets and the number of private soldiers who were accepted into the Defence Forces in 2004 and 2005; the number of applications received in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11561/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (28 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the opening discussions between officials of his Department and their Swedish counterparts regarding Ireland's possible participation in the Swedish-led Nordic battlegroup; the length of time he anticipates these talks will last; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11562/06]

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: He withdrew that remark.

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: That comment was withdrawn. The Deputy should take that back.

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I am not defending him.

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I am pointing out that the statement was withdrawn in this House.

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak in support of the Government's amendment to this motion, having listened to the debate last night. My colleague, Deputy O'Flynn, commented that in his maiden speech, he made a reference to Ray Burke which he subsequently came to regret. In my maiden speech, some five years later, I also had reason to speak regarding former Deputy Burke. I did so...

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Last night, the contributions of Opposition Members and of the Green Party in particular appeared to be intent on maligning those of us elected to public office who are, as I have just stated, making strenuous efforts at present to rid ourselves of the legacy of a particular era. However, I felt that the comments were particularly directed towards the Fianna Fáil Party, of which I am proud...

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I wonder whether this has anything to do with a certain cosying up, for its own purposes, on the part of the Green Party with Fine Gael. Does it seek to become the third party around the coffee table in Mullingar? As for the Labour Party, I have often reflected on the source of its income. I wonder whether it will reconsider the huge revenues it receives every year from the trade union movement.

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Much of it is deducted at source from trade union members who do not know where their money goes. It is taken from members and activists of all political parties and none. I wonder whether this has been a topic of discussion in Mullingar, where Deputy Kenny was quick to repeal his predecessor's ban on corporate donations. It did not last long and was only in place for approximately 16 months....

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I wonder did the Sinn Féin Members, who castigated Fianna Fáil last night, raise the same level of concern within their own party with regard to the criminal activities that took place. Everyone knows that activities such as money laundering, protection rackets, smuggling and bank robberies took place. Bank robberies for political fundraising is not a recent phenomenon. I had the misfortune...

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: The acknowledgement by the World Economic Forum at Davos of Ireland's environmental achievement should be considered. A report prepared for that forum by Yale and Colombia Universities ranked Ireland tenth of 133 countries globally and seventh in the European Union for environmental achievement. We are making rapid progress and have come a long way. However, it ill behoves us as politicians,...

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I am aware that time is against me. In supporting the Government's amendment, I wish the Green Party well in their sojourn on the high moral ground. I am told it is a lonely place and cannot accommodate much of a crowd.

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: As I indicated during my last contribution to this debate, it is a pleasure to speak in support of this proposal. I dealt with the generalities of the legislation during my previous contribution, but given the week we have just had in terms of Irish sport, it is worthwhile to reflect on the relevance of sport to the Irish nation. It is often said we are a nation of sports fans, and last week...

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: It is nothing new.