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Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: The second issue I would like to raise is that of waste incineration. I ask the Leader for a debate on waste management which is always a very important social issue. In Galway for many years there was an extensive debate on waste incineration and the maximum recycling option was chosen. We were told when the initial reports were released that the maximum level of recycling that could be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: There are better and safer ways to manage waste than through incineration. We need a debate on the issue before we go down the route of having waste-guzzling incinerators. The key aspect is that they destroy important natural resources. We, therefore, need to examine proper recycling options. The debate should be held early in the next session.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Senator Buttimer would be abolished and we would all be perfectly fine.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Turkeys voting for Christmas.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Is this in order?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: It is political. Ask a question of the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Pride comes before a fall.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Is the amendment seconded?

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I welcome the Minister of State. Her speech was comprehensive and to the point. I acknowledge the quality of speeches today. It is an honour to speak in such a debate. There have been some responsible and heartfelt points made by Members. I note I am following a number of lady speakers. Every Member who spoke heretofore has been a lady. This demonstrates the caring nature of women and...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I concur with the Senators who called for a debate on the national development plan. I am particularly interested in hearing what the Minister for Transport has to say on the western rail corridor, which is probably the most viable and cost effective project in the national development plan. I support the calls for a debate on carers. As the father of a child with disabilities, I think it...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I welcome the Minister. This is groundbreaking legislation and I feel very proud to be standing in Seanad Éireann as a Senator. It was interesting to listen to the previous speaker. Because of what he said, I would like to explore the issue of tolerance. As we are on Second Stage, we can explore some of the issues issues rather than the specifics of the Bill. I do not see where the...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: No, it was not Queen but King. "Love" and "pride" are the words I have heard more than any other. "Pride" is a word associated with the gay community. "Love" is also a very important word but is not something which can be legislated for, as previous speakers said. We are recognising people's right to feel love for each other and to find a way at last of enjoying a legal partnership. It...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I will not take up much of the House's time but I ask the Minister to examine this important area because legislation will be needed on it in due course. The proposed amendments have great merit.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: The rights of the child are important in these cases. I hope the Minister can introduce legislation at a future date.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I am delighted to hear the news about Dingle, but I wish-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I refer to the issue of child protection which a number of other Senators have raised. I note that a debate on carers will be held after the Order of Business, which is to be welcomed. However, I regard this as separate from the issue of child protection. While I have no doubt child protection issues will be raised during the debate, we need a separate debate on child protection because I...

Seanad: Carers in Ireland: Statements (13 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I welcome the Minister of State for one of the most important debates in which I have been involved. Although it is not possible, I would like the Minister for Finance to sit beside the Minister of State, given that we will soon be facing into a budgetary process that, irrespective of whether we like the idea, will place considerable pressure on front-line services. We need to ensure such...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I enjoin Senator Mark Daly's comments on mobile phone labelling. It is important to have a debate on this matter. Unlike what Senator O'Toole stated, we are discussing the labelling of phones to allow people to make up their own minds. It is not a silly season issue at all. In the past, people used to say the same about cigarettes. It is now commonly held that the health warning on...