Results 81-100 of 204 for speaker:Peter Kelly

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: I propose to share time with Deputy Chris Andrews.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: We find ourselves in difficult and uncertain times, unprecedented in my lifetime. Turmoil in the financial markets and steep increases in commodity prices have placed enormous pressures on economies throughout the world. The budget sets out a plan to deal with these unfavourable circumstances. The aim is to restore order and stability in the public finances and to increase productivity and...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: In fairness to Deputy Barrett's party, when Mr. Louis Belton was Deputy for Longford he kept the barracks open by political intervention. I recognise that achievement. We kept it open for the succeeding 23 years. I intend to arrange a meeting between the Minister and the town and county mayors. They will be coming to Dublin to protest outside Leinster House on Wednesday week. I have been...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: The Broadcasting Bill 2008 published on 14 May has been passed by Seanad Éireann. Broadcasting is an issue which covers many areas. In today's technologically advanced world the term "broadcasting" can mean many things, whether television, radio, the Internet or other means of communication. Broadcasting contributes greatly to all our lives, informing us of everyday events and ensuring we...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: The Electoral Amendment Bill 2008 provides for the revision of Dáil and European Parliament constituencies in accordance with the recommendations of the report of the Constituency Commission which was presented to the Ceann Comhairle in October 2007. The Bill also provides for the establishment of future constituency commissions on publication by the CSO of the preliminary results in...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: How is Senator Cassidy? Tell him I was asking for him.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: Senator Cassidy is happy in his present position. He did a very good job and I worked closely with him in the Dáil and will continue to work with him in the Seanad. He is an easy man to get on with and is pleasant, courteous, understanding, flexible, adjustable——

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: ——and a good politician. Is he not a great man to come out of Castlepollard and hit national politics? Not alone is he well known in Ireland——

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: That is just as well. I am glad the Acting Chairman stopped me before I reached Nashville.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: As for European Parliament constituencies, the people of Longford no longer will be in the East constituency, as the county has been placed in the North-West constituency.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Peter Kelly: I thank Deputy Higgins for welcoming us to the North-West constituency. We will take up his invitation to do the best we can. We will feel welcome in Galway and if at all possible, when Deputy Higgins votes, he should not forget Fianna Fáil and should try to elect one or two Fianna Fáil candidates for the North-West constituency. That would be good of him. As for the changes to the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2008)

Peter Kelly: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of people applying to join the Defence Forces and the number of vacancies in each of the years 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; if he is satisfied with the calibre of applicants; if he expects that the Defence Forces will be able to continue recruiting in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25538/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2008)

Peter Kelly: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report from the Defence Forces reviewing its policy on laser eye surgery particularly as it applies to persons applying to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25539/08]

Democratic Process in Zimbabwe: Motion (15 May 2008)

Peter Kelly: This is a sad occasion in that we are talking about the situation in Zimbabwe, the lack of democracy in that country and the brutal regime which governs it. I note the report today of the issue of a new Zimbabwean dollar banknote of Z$500 million by the Zimbabwean central bank with a value of US$2. This is an attempt to ease cash shortages in an economy with the highest rate of inflation in...

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Peter Kelly: There is no doubt that the Irish economy is experiencing challenges during what has been an extremely turbulent year on global markets. Oil prices have soared and the repercussions from the US sub-prime issue have been felt across the Atlantic. These are global issues and global problems. The Taoiseach stated at the launch of Fianna Fáil's Lisbon treaty campaign that Ireland is the most...

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Peter Kelly: I wish to share time with Deputy Mattie McGrath. I congratulate the new Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern, who will continue the excellent high standards that he has brought to the other portfolios he has held. I wish him, his officials and the Garda Síochána every success in their work on behalf of the people. I have every confidence that the Minister...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Eirgrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 May 2008)

Peter Kelly: I wish to share time with Deputy Calleary. The main provisions of the Bill are threefold. First, it will expand the functions of EirGrid to include the construction, ownership and operation of an interconnector, subject to the granting of relevant licences and authorisations by the Commission for Energy Regulation. Second, it will provide in primary legislation for subsidiaries of EirGrid,...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (10 Apr 2008)

Peter Kelly: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent road traffic accident on the M50 involving military vehicles carrying Army personnel; the plans he and the military authorities have for installing safety devices such as roll bars and safety belts; if he has received the report following the Granard accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13454/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (10 Apr 2008)

Peter Kelly: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has been briefed on the security situation in Kosovo; if he is satisfied as to the safety of the Defence Forces personnel serving there; if he has plans to visit Kosovo in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13455/08]

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Peter Kelly: I wish to share time with Deputy Johnny Brady.