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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Camillus Glynn: I want to be associated with the votes of congratulations to Senator Cummins. Senator Wilson and I received extremely good co-operation from Senator Cummins, who is a very decent man. I do not doubt that he will reflect the confidence the Taoiseach placed in him when he appointed him Leader of the Seanad for a short time. I am sure that will continue after the election. I wish him well. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: At least we know where he is. Where is Enda?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: Hear, hear.

Seanad: National Monument at 14-16 Moore Street, Dublin: Statements (26 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach agus roimh coiste Sráid Uí Mhórdha agus muintir cheannairí Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916. It gives me great pleasure to give my strong support today to the conservation of this site. However, I am angry because this should have been done years ago and we should not be talking about it today. We have talked the talk. Let...

Seanad: National Monument at 14-16 Moore Street, Dublin: Statements (26 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: I propose eight minutes to be given to principal speakers and five minutes to all other Senators.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (13 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. While we might disagree as to when it should be put to the Houses of the Oireachtas, this is important legislation. While it might be the case that the people across the floor are well-meaning, my colleagues on the other side of the House are indulging in a policy of procrastination. They take the view that it is the right thing to do...

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (13 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: The Government's Bill sets out a valuable framework to enable all sectors of the economy to be adequately prepared to comply with future international agreements on climate change. It will ensure Ireland will consider all options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. Importantly, it will ensure that when the Government publishes a national plan, we...

Seanad: Water Services: Motion (12 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following:- - recognises the difficulties for families and businesses caused by the recent water supply disruptions; - acknowledges the extensive efforts by county and city councils to prepare for potential water supply disruptions caused by recent extreme weather conditions, to minimise disruptions for...

Seanad: Water Services: Motion (12 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: I thank the Minister and the Cathaoirleach. I wish him a happy new year. I will not get any kudos for that.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: Is it all right if the access is paid for?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Camillus Glynn: That is what Senator Bacik was implying.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I wish to refer to two points. The first is the tragic death of the broadcaster, Gerry Ryan, and the fact he was a cocaine abuser. Senator MacSharry is right. There is no question that much of the crime committed in this country is drug-related. When will we cop on to that fact? We need an urgent debate on this whole issue as soon as possible. With regard to the "Prime Time Investigates"...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I echo the remarks of Senators O'Toole and Wilson. I have been in public life for 30 years and I respect the views of everyone. That is one of the great things about this House, the other House and all the local authorities. People can put themselves forward for election, be elected and have a mandate to speak. I will not repeat the remarks made by the Senators but the fact that I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I watched the television programme on Limerick last night. I feel very sorry for all the good people in the area that was mentioned. I cannot help but notice that much of today's anti-social behaviour, from unprovoked attacks on people to rob them to the extortion of money from those who owe money to drug barons and drug pushers, is generated by the drugs problem. Therefore, the sooner we...

Seanad: Tributes to Member of Staff (2 Dec 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I add my words to those of my colleague in the Whip's office, Senator Wilson, in congratulating Shay Byrne on his retirement. Somehow I do not believe Shay will retire because he is not that type of person. I acknowledge the great co-operation I have received from him since I became a Member of the House. He is courtesy personified. Shay's recent trip to Tír na nÓg is reflected in his...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Camillus Glynn: In the past this House has debated the question of suicide and the high incidence of suicide in society. I regret that in my part of the world, Mullingar and north Westmeath in general, the incidence has raised its ugly head once again in recent months. There are not many families in this country that the cold fingers of suicide have not touched in one way or another. I ask the Leader to...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (17 Nov 2010)

Camillus Glynn: Like other Senators, I would like to express my sincere sympathy to Mary Phelan, the children of the late Kieran Phelan, his brothers and sisters, his mother Delia and his extended family. Kieran and I had two things in common. He was the eldest of a family of 18, whereas I am the youngest of a family of 15. He would always say "you know Glynn, I am a few lengths ahead of you". That was a...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2010)

Camillus Glynn: Scarcely a week goes by when we do not hear about a young man being killed in a road accident. It is time this House held a serious debate on this matter because clearly something is amiss. I ask the Leader to arrange for the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, to debate the matter with us so that we can hear proposals and views from all sides of the House on how we might tackle this...

Seanad: National Housing Development Survey: Motion (10 Nov 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after ''Seanad Éireann'' and substitute the following: " notes the recent publication of the National Housing Development Survey which: provides an authoritative analysis of the extent and location of vacant housing units in unfinished estates; shows that there are 23,000 complete and unoccupied new units in these developments with a further...