Results 41-60 of 212 for speaker:Kieran Phelan

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion. (12 Oct 2005)

Kieran Phelan: It is the only all-Ireland Longford will ever win.

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Kieran Phelan: I want to say a special word of thanks to the Minister for coming to the House. I compliment the Government on the tremendous work it is doing. I am not going to delay. There is a very important match on at 7.30 p.m. and I am sure people are anxious to get away to it. I also thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Kieran Phelan: It was with deep sadness that I learned of the tragic death of Liam Lawlor at the weekend. Liam Lawlor had strong contacts with my county of Laois. His late mother came from my village of Donaghmore and his father came from the village of Pike of Rushall, outside Borris-in-Ossory. His uncle Paddy and his first cousin still live in the area. The people of my parish of Rathdowney in south...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Kieran Phelan: I call on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to bring legislation to the House to safeguard innocent people and their families. I offer my sympathies to Hazel and her family, Paddy and all the relatives of the Lawlor family. The Taoiseach stated yesterday that it is a race to the bottom. As far as I am concerned, we are at the bottom.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Kieran Phelan: Just like the Labour Party child care policy.

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements. (7 Dec 2005)

Kieran Phelan: I, too, welcome the Minister to the House to speak on the important subject of the WTO negotiations but specifically in regard to Ireland. I listened carefully to the Minister's contribution and I know the Irish corner will be well defended by the Minister at the WTO talks. It is important that Members of the Seanad get an opportunity to make contributions before the Minister leaves to attend...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Kieran Phelan: I welcome the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, to the House to deal with this important legislation, in support of which my colleagues and I are pleased to speak. The purposed of the Bill is to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 and it will provide for the introduction of a streamlined planning consent procedure for the development of strategic...

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Kieran Phelan: When I attended the Fianna Fáil agricultural conference in Birr a number of weeks ago——

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Kieran Phelan: ——it was packed. It was hard to get parking that morning. I look on it as Cowen country. The Minister outlined the plan for the future of the agrifood sector. I was delighted the plan was published last week and I welcome its proposals. The reason a new plan is necessary is the changing circumstances now being faced in Ireland with regard to agriculture and food production. There is a...

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Kieran Phelan: The Minister for Finance will honour his word and will provide the necessary funding for this long-term plan.

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Kieran Phelan: He will be there. The Senator need not worry about that. As someone from a rural constituency, I am aware of the importance and the success of the Irish agrifood sector. This is why I am delighted with the work of the Minister at European and international levels in sourcing new markets for our quality exports. Looking through the plan, I was surprised to see the amount of opportunities...

Seanad: National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2006)

Kieran Phelan: I am delighted to speak on the National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006. This legislation has been brought forward by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism and I welcome it. The Bill will create a new national sports campus development authority, which will replace the existing company, Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Limited, known as CSID. The new national sports...

Seanad: National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2006)

Kieran Phelan: Tomorrow.

Seanad: National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (28 Jun 2006)

Kieran Phelan: I also accept the Minister's view on this authority. However, in future he should consider local authority members who have considerable experience at various levels in communities. It is important not to exclude them from such boards. They are democratically elected and are entitled to be considered for many such boards.

Seanad: National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (28 Jun 2006)

Kieran Phelan: I thank the Minister for the efficient way he brought the Bill through the House. I also thank his officials for their help. I wish the new authority well.

Seanad: National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (28 Jun 2006)

Kieran Phelan: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Genealogy and Heraldry Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Kieran Phelan: I welcome the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue to the House. I am happy to have an opportunity to speak on the proposed Genealogy and Heraldry Bill 2006. I listened carefully to the case put forward for the Bill and to the Minister's reply. The debate thus far has demonstrated the high esteem in which heraldry is held in this House and in society as a whole. I see...

Seanad: Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Kieran Phelan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Kieran Phelan: I welcome the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 which will amend the 2000 legislation to increase the maximum of the aggregate amount of any investments, loans, grants or moneys provided by the board from £80 million to €200 million. This money will be put towards the cost of making films and providing training in all aspects of film production. Without amending the current...

Seanad: Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Kieran Phelan: Now.