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Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach. (12 Sep 2002)

Shane Ross: It is a great privilege to be given the honour of chairing this first meeting of Seanad Éireann. I congratulate all Members on their election to the Seanad. It is a hard road to get here and a great achievement to do so. It was 21 years ago that I celebrated as many Members celebrate today what is a matter of congratulation and triumph. Well done everybody. I am aware that some Members do...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach. (12 Sep 2002)

Shane Ross: Precisely. The widening of the franchise should undoubtedly include a change to the composition and the election of the university seats. I am looking for a commitment to this House from those seeking membership and I ask that they do not regard it as a second best. I appeal to the Leader of the House and to the incoming Cathaoirleach to consider this initiative and so avoid it being taken...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach. (12 Sep 2002)

Shane Ross: Senator Kiely has been proposed and that proposal has been seconded. Are there other proposals?

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach. (12 Sep 2002)

Shane Ross: As there is more than one proposal, they will be dealt with in the order in which they were moved. Cuireadh an cheist: "Go dtoghfar an Seanadóir Rory Kiely agus go rachaidh sé i gceannais an tSeanaid anois mar Chathaoirleach." Question put: "That Senator Rory Kiely be elected and do now take the Chair of Seanad Éireann."

Seanad: Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy. (12 Sep 2002)

Shane Ross: On behalf of the Independent group I wish to be associated with the messages of sympathy on the death of both former Members. I served in the House with Michael Queally who was a Senator par excellence. Michael did not contribute very often but he displayed great expertise on those matters on which he addressed the House. I wish to express our regret and sympathy to his wife and family on his...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Sep 2002)

Shane Ross: Senator O'Toole is our spokesperson.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach. (13 Sep 2002)

Shane Ross: The Independent group supports Senator Burke for appointment to the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach. I am honoured and privileged to speak in his favour. He is a person who has for many years upheld the honour and dignity of this House in his position in Fine Gael. Indeed, I served under him during a very unhappy period.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach. (13 Sep 2002)

Shane Ross: He was one of the few who rescued and comforted me in my despair during that short period of my life. Apart from that, his contribution to this House has been dignified. Looking around, Senator Burke is probably one of the few Members who could have got this job as there are not too many Members who were here in the last session. Senator Burke has great experience of this House and I welcome...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on an excellent decision as regards the calling of speakers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: In a short time the Cathaoirleach has justified the greatness thrust upon him. None of us anticipated that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: I make a plea in regard to the Order Paper. Three items are to be taken without debate and I would not like this to set a precedent for the House. There is one item which is not contentious in the current atmosphere but it might be in other circumstances. That item concerns the decision to invite a speaker. As a norm the invitation of a speaker should be discussed in the House. It is not a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: And that was rejected after discussion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: I wish, without interruption from my colleagues, to mention another point about the European Parliament's President, Mr. Cox. I do not see the need for him to speak for more than about five minutes. We know his position. Could we request that he—

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: The Chair has done very well so far and I ask him to allow me to finish. Could we ask President Cox to restrict his remarks so that many Senators, rather than just spokespersons and leaders, will be able to ask useful questions?

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: On a point of order, that was a different issue. I proposed that the person should come to the House. In this case a person has been invited to the House following acceptance by the Committee of Procedure and Privileges. It is a totally different issue.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - National Monuments Preservation. (9 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Gallagher. It is refreshing to have a Minister of State from the relevant Department in attendance for an adjournment matter in the Seanad. I have to declare an interest – I live adjacent to the site to which I will refer and also to a site known as Jackson Way. Both sites may be familiar to...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - National Monuments Preservation. (9 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: Is one supplementary question allowed?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - National Monuments Preservation. (9 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: Will the Minister assure me that if the Jackson Way rezoning is found to have been flawed or corrupt he will reconsider that particular route?

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament. (10 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: I welcome the President of the European Parliament because he is a constituent of mine, even more particularly because he did not vote for me or any of the sitting Senators.

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament. (10 Oct 2002)

Shane Ross: I know it was PR, but it was first preferences that counted and I think Mr. Cox gave me a number 14.