Results 61-80 of 212 for speaker:Kieran Phelan

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Kieran Phelan: Positively.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Kieran Phelan: We on this side of the House did not propose the abolition of the Seanad.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Kieran Phelan: I welcome the Minister back to the House. He was here last week when we dealt with one of the most detailed and complex Bills ever to go through the House. Today's welcome appearance by him is very much in contrast, as he has introduced one of the shortest and most straightforward of Bills. I suggest it may be one of the least contentious Bills ever to have been brought before us, as...

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Committee Stage (4 Nov 2009)

Kieran Phelan: Amendments Nos. 3 to 7, inclusive, are related to amendment No. 2. Therefore, amendments Nos. 2 to 7, inclusive, may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Oct 2009)

Kieran Phelan: I welcome Noreen and the family and thank them for giving us an opportunity to pay tribute to the late Senator Tony Kett. I also welcome Deputy Cyprian Brady, former Senator Chris Wall and Tony's colleagues to the House. I enjoyed Tony Kett's company very much. My office was on the third floor also. Senator Feeney and I were in the office next door. I used to call in to both Tony and...

Seanad: National Marine Mapping Programme: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Kieran Phelan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Kieran Phelan: The Senator should buy him a mobile phone.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Kieran Phelan: Amendments Nos. 13, 20 and 26 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (8 Jul 2009)

Kieran Phelan: As this is Report Stage, the Minister cannot comment further.

Seanad: Job Losses (2 Jul 2009)

Kieran Phelan: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take this Adjournment matter. Last Friday my town of Rathdowney received the devastating news of the loss of 120 jobs at Meadow Meats. The factory has served our town well for many years. I recall in 1973 my late father was involved in a committee with the Golden Vale marts group to form a meat factory in Rathdowney and in 1974 this...

Seanad: Job Losses (2 Jul 2009)

Kieran Phelan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. However, I appeal to him to call on the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coughlan, to get the State agencies involved. I realise he referred to IDA Ireland, which is in Portlaoise. However, my town of Rathdowney is 25 miles from Portlaoise and I am keen for Enterprise Ireland and such companies to be contacted...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Kieran Phelan: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Kieran Phelan: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Kieran Phelan: Amendments Nos. 33 and 34 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (27 May 2009)

Kieran Phelan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this issue. I thank the Minister for coming to the House to give Members an update on the position with Scoil Bhríde, Rathdowney. The Minister and I visited the school a couple of months ago, so the Minister is aware of the problem there. The school is divided into two portions in Rathdowney and pupils must travel from one part of the...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (27 May 2009)

Kieran Phelan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I understand that the school cannot be included for funding this year. I am glad the project is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. I have no doubt the Minister of State and I will use our offices to ensure the building works for the school in Rathdowney will start in 2010. I again thank the Minister of State for his response.

Seanad: Organic Food Industry: Statements (20 May 2009)

Kieran Phelan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent, to the House to discuss this important issue. The organic farming action plan, to which the Minister of State has referred, outlines more than 60 actions to assist in achieving the Government target. I congratulate the Minister of State and the Department on this comprehensive plan. The plan includes ambitious targets, such as having 5% of...

Seanad: Organic Food Industry: Statements (20 May 2009)

Kieran Phelan: The Minister has also had it tough but, like all farmers, he is a survivor. He will help us in this regard. Organic food is an important commodity in the Irish farming economy and I wish the Minister of State well in all his endeavours.

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Kieran Phelan: As it is 5 p.m.-----

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Kieran Phelan: -----I ask the Senators to report progress.