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European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: I have not objected, criticised or interrupted anybody.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: On the other hand, Irish consumers and businesses have everything to gain from a properly regulated Single Market within the growing European Union. I was surprised and disappointed at the levels of negativity displayed towards the EU during the debate in this House last week and today by Members belonging to parties that regard themselves as pro-European. It ill behoves Irish public...

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: I also assure Deputy Connaughton that the procedures set out in this Bill in no way affect the requirement in our Constitution regarding future referendums in the State. Contrary to what Deputy Durkan and others in his party claimed during this debate, there is no intention to increase executive power at the expense of either of these Houses. There is no sidelining of the Oireachtas. Once...

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: Hear, hear.

Suíomh Scoile. (20 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: Sa chéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom buíochas ó chroí a ghabháil leis an Teachta Ó hUiginn as ucht an t-ábhar an-tábhachtach seo a ardú. Tá an Teachta mar ionadaí náisiúnta don cheantar le blianta fada agus tá a lán oibre iontach déanta aige. Tá spéis speisialta aige sa Ghaeilge, sa cheantar agus san oideachas. Tugann sé a lán cúnamh do mhuintir na háite. Tá an spéis...

Suíomh Scoile. (20 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: I am shocked. I thank the Deputy again for raising this matter and allowing me to outline the progress that is being made with the school building and modernisation programme, especially as it relates to Gaelscoil de hÍde. Tabharfaidh mé an breis eolais a thug an Teachta don Teach nóiméad ó shin don Aire amárach. Deimhneoidh mé an bhfuil an Roinn in ann aon rud a dhéanamh chun an...

Schools Building Projects. (20 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: I thank Deputy Cregan for raising this matter as it affords me the opportunity to outline to this House the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and also to outline the position regarding the provision of a replacement playground at St. James's school, Cappagh, County Limerick. Modernising facilities in our 3,200 primary and 750 post-primary schools is not an...

Schools Building Projects. (20 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: I thank Deputy Lowry for raising the matter as it affords me the opportunity to outline to the House the position of the Department of Education and Science regarding the urgent need to include Carrig national school in the school building programme. Modernising facilities in our 3,200 primary and 750 post-primary schools is not an easy task given the legacy of decades of under-investment in...

Institutes of Technology. (20 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: I thank Deputy Deenihan for raising this important matter as it affords me the opportunity to clarify the position regarding capital developments at the Institute of Technology, Tralee. I endorse everything the Deputy has said about the institute with which I am familiar since my time in the Department of Education and Science when I had responsibility for the institutes of education. Many...

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: We have a global commitment to democracy and a local one as well. We merge the two and the people put their confidence in us.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: I apologise, I was provoked.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: I did not notice the Deputy promoting those bypasses.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: The Deputy has been around only a short time and I never heard him talk about them.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: I am delighted that Deputy Stagg has joined us.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: The Deputy was not here for too long before he was courted.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: At least some of us are happy with our genesis — we do not have to change our coats.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: The Minister will not ask Deputy Twomey to help him because the Deputy might defect to the other side.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Noel Treacy: I think Deputy Twomey was part of the group that went to look at the site.