Results 181-200 of 3,550 for speaker:Dominic Hannigan
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: The Senator will find that it is a very well thought out document and I encourage her to attend the launch today.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: I can arrange for a copy of the document to be delivered to Senator Mary White's office straight after the Order of Business.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: I will arrange for a copy of it to be delivered personally to the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: We would be delighted to supply a copy to the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: We appreciate her interest in the subject.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: Some people are making a killing on it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: Can we make it compulsory viewing?
- Seanad: Tax Code (22 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Martin Mansergh, to the House and congratulate him on his recent appointment. We are all delighted to see somebody who served time in this House being promoted from within the ranks. The issue I wish to raise concerns tax rebates for people who park their cars at train stations to travel to work. We welcome the major improvements that have taken place...
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: I join other Senators in asking for legislation to be introduced on civil marriages. We were promised the heads of a Bill on this issue some months ago but we have still not seen them. I look to the Green Party members in particular as it is up to them to deliver on this one. They made a commitment and we will make sure they honour it. We seek the introduction of such a Bill as soon as...
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: I also join the calls for an emergency debate to be held on the issue of prices, particularly diesel prices. We have raised this issue in the House in the past. Diesel prices have risen excessively and somebody is making enormous profits. Suppliers are riding on the back of the fact that many people have switched to diesel cars because of the perceived environmental benefits and are making...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: All Members were pleased to hear the wonderful news emanating from Croke Park that we appear to be in sight of introducing an international ban on cluster munitions, an issue that was debated in this House only last month. Praise must be given to the Government for hosting this conference. It was good to hear the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mr. Gordon Brown, confirm on the radio...
- Seanad: Prison Building Programme: Motion. (29 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: Can the Leas-Chathaoirleach confirm I have ten minutes?
- Seanad: Prison Building Programme: Motion. (29 May 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House.I am pleased to speak on this motion, because the prison is just outside Ashbourne, County Meath, and I have been aware of the problems and complexities of this issue for some time. Three years ago I was attending meetings of 400 and 500 people voicing their concerns. Many questions still need to be answered and it is to be hoped that having the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: I am glad the Irish Farmers' Association has come round to supporting the Lisbon treaty. I am aware, having spoken to many farmers in my area, of the concerns in regard to the impact of the WTO talks. I am hopeful the IFA recommendation will allow its members to support the treaty. A level of disquiet exists in regard to the treaty. Many people intend to vote "No" just to give the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: Export orders are down for the third consecutive month. One can detect these concerns on the street. I have spoken to many builders in the past few weeks who are concerned about what is happening. FÃS predicts a downturn of approximately 55,000 jobs in the construction sector. This will hurt people and families. It will also hurt those currently sitting the leaving certificate...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (4 Jun 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: I ask that the Acting Chairman have patience with me as he commenced the debate before I was ready. My first amendment relates to page 14, line 46. Is that correct?
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (4 Jun 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 14, line 46, to delete "Oireachtas has" and substitute "Houses of the Oireachtas have".
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (4 Jun 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: Amendment No. 6 refers to the limit of two consecutive terms for authority members. This is a blunt instrument in that it affects good members as well as poor members. If the Minister wishes to replace somebody, he or she can choose not to appoint him or her. I ask him to reconsider this provision. If terms limits apply, it is possible a large number of people could leave the board at the...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (4 Jun 2008)
Dominic Hannigan: Having heard the Minister refer to high level objectives, I suspect I know what will be his response to amendment No. 15. Nevertheless, it would be wise and opportune to include a specific objective regarding children. For this reason, the amendment proposes to protect children from commercialisation in order that they are not otherwise exposed to broadcasting that could undermine their...