Results 41-60 of 6,947 for speaker:John Paul Phelan
- Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: It is important that the broadband network would be rolled out to Kilkenny, Waterford, Dungarvan, Clonmel and Carlow.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: Stay on the western side.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I move amendment No. 7: In page 11, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: "(2) The Minister shall, as soon as may be after making any direction under this section, cause a copy of such direction to be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas.". This amendment was inspired by my colleague, Senator Quinn, who tabled a similar amendment on a previous Stage. It is an attempt to shed...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: That is the wrong amendment.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I move amendment No. 8: In page 11, line 43 and 44, after "Minister" to insert "following interview by a Joint Committee of the Houses of the Oireachtas".
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I am disappointed with what the Minister said. Political squabbling already takes place over appointments to State authorities. Senator O'Rourke does not like the idea of committees looking into nooks and crannies, but appointments to semi-State and State bodies are important and we should look at the American system. The public has a right to know how people are appointed. That is the reason...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I move amendment No. 10: In page 12, line 4, to delete "5 years" and substitute "3 years".
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: It is the maximum term.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: They will be on it for the brandy and cigars.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: Is the Minister moving away from standard practice?
- Seanad: National Spatial Strategy: Statements. (5 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on the spatial strategy, the introduction of which I welcome. However, I agree with Senator Browne that it is a pity it did not come a little earlier. The delay in publishing the strategy until after the general election rather than, as promised, before it has led to even more cynicism among the public. I concur with what Senator Browne said about...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I have three points I wish to raise so I will be very brief. I agree with my colleagues about the need for a debate on electronic voting in light of the report produced over the weekend. It is important that the integrity of the ballot be keptâ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: Senator Tuffy raised concerns about media reports of cash crises in third level colleges at the end of this year and looking ahead into next year. It is an important issue and we should debate it in this House. In light of the increases announced after the budget, motorists comprise a sector of society that is coming under increasing pressure. We should have statements in this House on how...
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I am sorry to disappoint the Minister because I also want to speak, but I will be brief. I agree with my colleagues who have expressed the reservation that this legislation appears to be rushed. We received a list at the start of the session of the Bills expected to come through the House, but this was not part of it. It is worrying and disappointing that the Government should seek to push...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Communications Technology. (10 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this issue on the Adjournment. While I am disappointed the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources could not be present, I expect the Minister of State, Deputy O'Malley, to respond equally well. The matter I wish to raise is broadband roll-out in the south-east region. I was surprised to read last Thursday in the national...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Communications Technology. (10 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I welcome the answer. The Minister of State said the work would be carried out within 18 months. It is absolutely vital that it should commence as early as possible. The Minister of State should impress upon the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources that the work should start as soon as possible in 2003 if it is to be done in 18 months.
- Seanad: Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements. (11 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Browne. I was somewhat surprised that this item was given the heading "Statements on the high level of alcohol consumption by young people" on the Order Paper. I believe that alcohol consumption is a problem for all members of society. While it is manifest among younger people, the fundamental problem of alcohol consumption affects all age groups. A...
- Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan. I am pleased to speak on this important motion. I do not wish to repeat what has been said, but suffice it to say there are huge levels of anger among the general public about cutbacks in expenditure on primary education. County Kilkenny is no exception when it comes to those levels of upset in the community.
- Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: Fair play to him.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)
John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister and support the amendment. Much of what I wish to say has been said already. Like the Minister and other speakers, I do not play and have never played golf. I am not a member of any golf club as I do not particularly enjoy the game. However, that is neither here nor there as regardless of whether a golf club, rugby club or any other sort of club is involved, the...