Results 61-80 of 12,487 for speaker:John O'Donoghue
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John O'Donoghue: No, I am deviating from standard practice. Boards should not contain people for life and new thinking is needed. This in time will be the case with virtually all boards and will become standard practice. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Amendment No. 11 not moved. Government amendment No. 12: In page 13, lines 29 and 30, to delete ", but shall hold at least one meeting in each quarter of a...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John O'Donoghue: This is a technical amendment which seeks to correct the incorrect use of the plural.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John O'Donoghue: This is also a drafting amendment. Amendment agreed to.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)
John O'Donoghue: I thank Senators for their contributions. I agree with most of what has been said. It is true that there should not be discrimination against women in any form. It is also true that there should not be discrimination against women in the rules of any club. I fully concur with that. I know a good deal more about this than people might realise. My late mother, having become a member of Kerry...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)
John O'Donoghue: My official notes do not favour the amendment.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)
John O'Donoghue: It makes sense and I am inclined to accept. I will request the officials to see if we can find a wording which will encompass the amendment. We will then table the new amendment for consideration in the Dáil. What the Senator says makes sense. It is already the case that the material is published. The Senator outlined that and there is no need for me to go into it. The amendment makes sense...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)
John O'Donoghue: To a large extent this amendment relates to the separation of powers. While the analogy might not be entirely appropriate, I recall a story. On one famous occasion when President Jefferson did not like a judgment of the great chief justice, John Marshall, when explaining the enforcing role of the president as against the judgment of the court, he said memorably: "John Marshall has given his...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)
John O'Donoghue: I am under instructions from the Leader of the House not to discuss this amendment at length. The purpose of this drafting amendment is to amend the incorrect use of the plural. Amendment agreed to. Bill, as amended, received for final consideration. Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)
John O'Donoghue: I thank Senators and the Chair for their contributions. It is always a pleasure to come to the House. We have had a constructive debate and the contributions of Senators have led to an improved Bill, which is the reason we are all here. Question put and agreed to.
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
John O'Donoghue: I thank Members of the Seanad for providing this opportunity to discuss an issue which has excited the interest and concern of many rugby and general sports enthusiasts, not just in Connacht but also throughout the country. The extent and intensity of the debate, not just in the media but also in sports clubs and at social gatherings in recent weeks, are yet another reminder of how important...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (3 Apr 2003)
John O'Donoghue: I thank the Leader for agreeing to take the Bill this morning. I am here to report on amendments made on Report Stage in the Dáil yesterday and on Committee Stage on 20 February. Contributions from all sides in both Houses showed Members' strong appreciation of the importance of tourism to the economy and a high degree of support for the Government's endeavours to put in place an appropriate...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (3 Apr 2003)
John O'Donoghue: I thank Senators for their comments and wish the legislation well. Question put and agreed to. Question, "That the Bill do now pass," put and agreed to.
- Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)
John O'Donoghue: In the course of the passage of this Bill through the Dáil, I explained that although it was drafted and published before I assumed ministerial responsibility for the arts, I was very happy to take it on and sponsor its passage through the Oireachtas. There are some areas of the Bill that I felt it necessary to change, and I will deal with these issues later. The Irish arts sector today is...
- Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)
John O'Donoghue: A first cousin.
- Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)
John O'Donoghue: I wish to extend my appreciation to all the Senators who have contributed to this informative and lively debate. The Bill is not just about the Arts Council, it is also about the arts generally and their relationship to local authorities. In addition, it is about the powers and functions of the Minister, as well as the functions of the Arts Council and the relationship of those who are...
- Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)
John O'Donoghue: âwho made a marvellous contribution to the arts. He gave the arts a profile that they have never really lost. However, I suppose that policy in any sector evolves with time as more is learned from experience and new thinking adds to the mix. Every Minister who, at times, takes the trouble to reflect deeply, will bring something new to the Cabinet table and I hope I am now playing my part in...
- Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)
John O'Donoghue: I am appreciative of the contribution made by Members in the debate and look forward to Committee Stage. Question put and agreed to. Committee Stage ordered for Wednesday, 25June 2003.
- Seanad: Report of Tourism Policy Review Group: Statements. (19 Nov 2003)
John O'Donoghue: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the report of the tourism policy review group, which has been eagerly awaited by all those with an interest in the further successful development of tourism. The report is the most important and authoritative document on tourism policy and performance in over a decade.
- Seanad: Report of Tourism Policy Review Group: Statements. (19 Nov 2003)
John O'Donoghue: They would not know about that up here. Mutton dressed as lamb.
- Seanad: Report of Tourism Policy Review Group: Statements. (19 Nov 2003)
John O'Donoghue: I am particularly pleased to note the excellent contributions of Members of the House to this important debate. The tourism industry is of immense importance. It generates â¬3 billion in foreign revenue and â¬1.3 billion in domestic revenue, making a total of â¬4.3 billion per annum. It contributes â¬2.2 billion to the economy every year and this amount continues to increase. Over the...