Results 61-80 of 31,111 for speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I support the request from other Senators for a debate here on the Lisbon treaty. The Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs, of which some Senators are members, is in the final stages of producing a report on the views of the different social partners on the treaty. That report is due to be published next week. I suggest to the Leader that one of the ways in which we might have an...

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I am pleased to second the motion. I will elaborate on some of the points made by Senator Twomey and respond to the Government's amendment to the motion. I concur with the analysis offered by Senator Twomey regarding the origins of our economic success. In the past number of years, we have completely opened up our borders, society and economy to the global economy. This opening up process...

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: It is not name calling. Who is ranting now?

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: His contribution so far has been derisory.

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: We will not take this.

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: Why does the European Commission not agree?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I support the calls made for a debate on data retention policies. The recent incident in which the Irish Blood Transfusion Service lost a large amount of information, which will cause much distress to many, indicates a new political issue is emerging regarding how we look after our citizens' information. In a matter of weeks, the Government will introduce, through EU directive, a regulation...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: Will the Leader organise a debate on the private rental sector and the regulations and standards pertaining to it? In my constituency of Dublin Central, I see far too many streets and neighbourhoods that have been ravaged by the problems arising for both tenants and neighbours of poorly maintained rental properties. Given that the quantity of rental accommodation is expected to grow, it is...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I support the amendment. The constituency in which I live is predominantly located in the inner city. Too many parts of it continue to have severe problems with the practice of prostitution. I have never seen such misery as that experienced by those, mostly comprising women, who are involved in that trade. There is an ambivalence in our law and society regarding the types of behaviour we...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (26 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy Haughey, for taking this Adjournment matter. Although Gaelscoil Bharra has provided a fantastic education to its pupils for many years, it is still operating out of temporary facilities. Students have been accommodated in prefabricated cabins on the grounds of a GAA club since the school's establishment. It is...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (26 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Minister of State for a comprehensive response that outlines the long-term prospects for the school. I emphasise the mid-term need in terms of the quality of the prefabricated buildings. Anybody who sees them will acknowledge that something must be done to provide alternative accommodation. I would be grateful if the Minister of State would raise this with the relevant unit in...

Seanad: Coast Guard Stations: Statements (Resumed). (27 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to express my party's support for the objectives outlined by previous speakers, including regionalisation and balanced regional growth. It is ironic that I am speaking on this matter now because the first opportunity I had to address the House was to discuss the withdrawal of services at Shannon Airport. I now find myself talking about something that has all the hallmarks of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: Other Senators have called for a debate on values and how our communities are responding to the issues they are facing. I call for a debate on establishing joint policing committees and policing forums that were recently introduced under legislation in many towns and cities. They have been in place for between only one and two years. In my constituency of Dublin Central, four of them are...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: Many calls were made last week for a debate on anti-social and criminal behaviour following the tragic deaths in Dublin. The vigil which took place over the weekend underscores the magnitude of the issue we face. It is incumbent on us as legislators to recognise what is happening in our society and seek to do more about it. I call for a debate on the related issue of school attendance...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I concur with my colleagues in seeking a debate on public transport and particularly Transport 21. Two further points should be raised in that regard. First, not only has the Minister for Transport not met the targets, which are now referred to as indicative timings, in the past, he is also refusing to set new targets for many of the projects that have been delayed. Of the five projects...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: It cannot become a body upon which the Government dumps all responsibility and blame when it cannot deliver its targets and is seeking to evade ministerial accountability.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: In the debate on the Dublin transport authority in this House, my party will seek to ensure that three conditions are met in creation of the new body. First, political accountability cannot be diluted by the setting up of that body. Second, there must be clear lines of accountability and responsibility in the new organisation. Third, we cannot be in the position whereby in a year's time we...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: They are not happening.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: He is living on another planet.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: The Leader is being patronising now.