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Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (15 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: Yes.

Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (15 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: I move amendment No. 10: In page 26, line 31, after "guidelines" where it firstly occurs to insert the following: "or county or city development plans and local area plans,". I suspect the intention of my amendments, Nos. 10, 11 and 12, is exactly what Senator Ryan was seeking to achieve in amendment No. 9 which has been ruled out of order. This goes to the heart of the difficulty I have...

Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (15 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Minister for his response, although I am equally convinced that in this case he is wrong. Sometimes the need for this sort of integration tends to be most pressing in areas that have a low density of population. Areas with a high density of population can sustain the necessary transport services and usually have a critical mass to drive further development in the surrounding...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: They never turn up.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: The Senator's party has been in government for two and a half years. It is privileged.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: The Senator's party is in government.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: It is a fact. Senator Regan is stating a fact.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: I support Senator Fitzgerald's amendment to the Order of Business and formally second it. I wish to comment on the proposals made by other speakers on Seanad reform and the comments of some of my colleagues about the statements of Senator Fitzgerald and Deputy Enda Kenny. It all boils down to one simple point. This institution has largely been created and formed by the Members opposite. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: Is this an institution of vested interests or is it one that will represent the common interest of the people? We propose asking them for their views on whether the Seanad should be retained. This is an institution which has been forged and heavily influenced by the Leader and the other side for the past 20 years. We want to ask the people whether they are happy with this. I also support...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: What was the Senator doing last week?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: Not at all. He is looking at reality.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: The Senator is clutching at straws.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: The Senator was too busy going on about "The Late Late Show".

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: Take a bow, Joe.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: We are not calling for a dictatorship.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: Exploded.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: At least we were here.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: Yesterday a member of the Leader's party asked the Leader to give the International Monetary Fund, IMF, an opportunity to address this House. I did not hear the Leader's response to this request but I want to register my complete and utter opposition to such an idea. I do not want the IMF anywhere near this country.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: I hope it forgets we exist at the moment.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Paschal Donohoe: I know we are members but I am completely confident that we have within our own means, with the support of the European Union, the ability to make our country secure. I have great respect for the Member in question and for many of his contributions but I completely oppose this request which sends out the wrong message to those who watch what we do. On the proposal my party advocated, I agree...