Results 161-180 of 1,979 for speaker:Nicky McFadden

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: We spoke at length yesterday about Ministers travelling abroad, especially to America. Will the Leader ask his ministerial colleagues and Senators who are travelling to highlight the issue of the undocumented Irish in America? The Taoiseach should highlight the seriousness of their situation when he addresses Congress. In the Irish Echo in America, Mr. Niall O'Dowd for the Irish lobby for...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: I second Senator Fitzgerald's all-party motion to debate the undocumented Irish in America. I thought I was hearing things at the weekend. The purpose of raising this issue last week was that the goodwill espoused last week by colleagues going to America would be used to highlight the case of the undocumented. As the Taoiseach went through the beautiful imagery of exchanging the bowl of...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: There have been agreements, Donnelly and Morrison visas, etc.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: Why can further agreements not be arranged?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: The re-opening of the Mullingar-Athlone rail link is dear to the Cathaoirleach's heart. I asked that the Minister for Transport attend a debate in the House on this matter and the re-opening of the Killucan railway station, which has a perfect park and ride facility and a twin-platform track. Will the Leader expedite my request?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: Did Senator Harris hear that?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: The Leader should speak to his constituency colleague.

Seanad: Sustainable Residential Development: Motion (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Sustainable Residential Development: Motion (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: I second the amendment. I wish to share my time with Senator Paschal Donohoe.

Seanad: Sustainable Residential Development: Motion (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: I thank the Minister for being here again and am glad to welcome him. It is unusual to have the opportunity to speak on draft guidelines. That is something my colleague and I have already discussed. It is useful because it will highlight to the general public, during the consultative process, what we are actually discussing, and I hope it will be covered in the media. Sadly, however,...

Seanad: Sustainable Residential Development: Motion (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Sustainable Residential Development: Motion (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: School Transport (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: I thank the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for being present throughout the afternoon. The matter I raise relates to school transport. After Christmas, the cost of transporting children to school was increased by 40%. This excessive hike most affects remote and rural areas, including my constituency, and will have stark consequences for many families. The...

Seanad: School Transport (19 Mar 2008)

Nicky McFadden: The Minister has been most gracious all afternoon. However, it is a sad indictment on the Government that there are so many Ministers of State in the areas of transport and education but none could attend the House tonight to address this important issue. Under the conditions for primary school transport, section 1.8 concerns special conditions for the conveyance of Protestant children to...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Nicky McFadden: I join with Fianna Fáil Senators in calling on the Government and, in particular, our Taoiseach designate, Deputy Brian Cowen, who comes from the midlands, to take the HSE by the scruff of the neck and to ensure it provides us with the services asked for in respect of mental health, as requested by Senator Corrigan——

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Nicky McFadden: ——and in respect of services for patients who suffer a stroke, as requested by Senator Callely. Senator de Búrca also spoke about this issue. I have been waiting since I became a Member of the Seanad for the Taoiseach to address this House. I am now hoping that our Taoiseach designate, Deputy Brian Cowen, will come to this House, take us seriously and listen to what we have to say....

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Nicky McFadden: I ask that the Taoiseach designate, Deputy Brian Cowen, to take control of the HSE and ensure it is answerable to the Oireachtas, as requested by Senator Corrigan.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Nicky McFadden: I agree with Senator Corrigan that it is high time we were listened to.

Seanad: Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs: Motion (9 Apr 2008)

Nicky McFadden: That contribution took 15 minutes.