Results 161-180 of 212 for speaker:Kieran Phelan

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: 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: 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: 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: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

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

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

Kieran Phelan: Deputy Kelly will deliver it.

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. (12 Oct 2005)

Kieran Phelan: I move: "That Seanad Éireann: —congratulates the Government for giving unprecedented political priority to sport and recreation combined with record investment; —welcomes the substantial increase in the annual sports budget to €130 million in 2005 compared to just €17 million in 1997; —acknowledges sport was first given a seat at the Cabinet table back in 1997 and notes by the end...

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

Kieran Phelan: There was a good Laois man coaching Kilkenny this year.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Kieran Phelan: I am happy to have the opportunity to speak on the Disability Bill. I have listened carefully to much of what has been said in the other House and since the debate commenced here. It has been very informative and many Members of both Houses have given constructive views on the Bill. I am sure the Minister of State will take many of these practical suggestions on board. The Disability Bill is...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Kieran Phelan: I move amendment No. 1: "To delete all words after "Seanad Eireann" and substitute the following: notes the continuing strong performance of Ireland as an international tourism destination and, while conscious of the competitiveness challenge facing the tourism industry here, notes with approval the Government's response to that challenge through the proposals for reform of general consumer...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Kieran Phelan: On another topic I wish to compliment some of our State agencies. Great credit must be given to the Office of Public Works for the manner in which it maintains many of the tourism attractions in the country. There are many aspects to tourism here in Ireland and much of it relates to internal tourism. I am pleased with the initiatives on which many of the regions throughout the country have...

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Kieran Phelan: I welcome the Minister and his officials. The guidelines are comprehensive and well thought out. As a former member of Laois County Council, this was one of my hobby horses over the years. I am delighted the guidelines have been published, as they lay down the criteria for future planning. A number of the guidelines will improve all aspects of the planning process, especially for members of...

Seanad: National Sports Facilities: Statements. (3 Nov 2004)

Kieran Phelan: Fianna Fáil.