Results 101-120 of 939 for speaker:Noel Treacy

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

Noel Treacy: Is cúis áthais dom é an seans seo a bheith agam cuidiú leis an díospóireacht seo ar Chéim a Dó de An Bille um Chlúmhilleadh 2006. Tréaslaím leis an iar-Aire, An Teachta Brian Ó Luineacháin, leis an Aire nua, An Teachta Diarmuid Ó hEachthairn as an jab atá déanta agus atá á dhéanamh acu. Molaim freisin na hoifigigh atá ag comhoibriú leo chun an Bille seo a chur faoi...

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

Noel Treacy: That is disappointing, to say the least. I was just getting my second wind. It is said that in future there may be only one main newspaper on the island of Ireland. That would be a sad day. Whether it is in politics, sports, business or media, it is important that competition exists. Competition is good for everybody. It provides balance and results in new opportunities and fresh...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Noel Treacy: Is cúis mhór áthais dom teacht isteach anseo agus páirt a ghlacadh ins an díospóireacht an-tabhachtach faoin mBille um an Ochtú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht 2008. Cuidighim leis an leasú seo, beidh mé ag cuidiú le mo chomghleacaithe uilig, polaitaíochta agus muintir na tíre, ar an reifreann a bhéas againn mí an Mheithimh seo chugainn. Le cúnamh Dé, beidh a lán daoine,...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Noel Treacy: We did it together.

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Treacy: Hear, hear.

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Treacy: Hear, hear.

Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Dec 2007)

Noel Treacy: Is cúis áthais dom an deis a bheith agam labhairt sa díospóireacht seo. Is onóir mór dúinn é a bheith anseo mar ionadaithe agus is pribhléid í a bheith tofa agus a bheith ina Bhall den Oireachtas, mar atá mé anois le cúig bliana fichead. Tá spéis agam inár teanga náisiúnta oifigiúil, an Ghaeilge, mar is í an tseoid is luachmhaire atá againn. Teanga speisialta,...

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Treacy: Is cúis áthais é dom deis a bheith agam chun cuidiú leis an rún an-tábhachtach seo, atá ar chlár an lae inniu faoi bhráid na Dála. Tréaslaím leis an Aire Cosanta, an Roinn Cosanta agus an Airm uilig as ucht an seirbhís iontach náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta atá curtha ar fáil acu ar feadh na blianta fada. It is a great pleasure for me to support this motion and I commend the...

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Treacy: They have made a major contribution in bringing their expertise and professionalism to Members of the House like me who have not had the privilege of wearing the uniform on behalf of the country, even though that would have been our desire. This force which will be made up of approximately 400 Irish members will equate to approximately 12% of the entire force on this small island. It is...

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Treacy: Apologies, I thought I had about an hour left.

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Treacy: We had large displays of both men and women, as well as equipment and technology from outstanding brilliant skilled personnel in the Defence Forces, for which I thank them. As a member of the IPA's UN reform committee, I had the privilege on 19 November to visit UN headquarters in New York and meet Assistant Secretary General Orr. One of the requests made was for Ireland to play a major role...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Treacy: Hear, hear.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Treacy: We never said that.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (4 Apr 2007)

Noel Treacy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (4 Apr 2007)

Noel Treacy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Noel Treacy: Is cúis áthais é dom a bheith ar ais anseo arís chun Céim na Tuarascála den Bhille an-tábhachtach seo a chur faoi bhráid an tSeanaid. Tá mé ag súil le comhoibriú na Seanadóirí chun go mbeidh an reachtaíocht i dlíthe ár dtíre i gceann lá nó dhó. I am pleased to return to Seanad Éireann to report to it on the amendments made by Dáil Éireann to the European Communities...

Seanad: European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Noel Treacy: I introduced amendment No. 3 on Committee Stage in the Dáil to provide for a standard 21-day scrutiny procedure for statutory instruments, made pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of this Bill, which create indictable offences. I was aware from comments made in the Seanad and on Second Stage in the Dáil that some Members had genuine concerns about the role of the Oireachtas in the new...

Seanad: European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Noel Treacy: I thank both Senators for their comments. I appreciate the points made, especially those made by Senator Bradford. His party was anxious for a positive resolution to this situation. If we examine this in detail he will agree that this is a positive parliamentary procedure. The distinct and separate roles of the Executive and the Oireachtas dovetail. The Executive has a serious...

Seanad: European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Noel Treacy: I thank Senator Bradford for his question. The judgment of the Supreme Court on 29 March 2007 in the cases of Quinn v. Ireland and the Attorney General and Tector v. Ireland and the Attorney General is confined to the issue of whether the Minister for Agriculture and Food may amend regulations that have statutory effect by further regulations made under section 8 of the Animal Remedies Act...

Seanad: European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Noel Treacy: I thank the Cathaoirleach, the Clerk and the Members for their co-operation. We are deeply grateful.