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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: It is not acceptable, which is why I proposed my amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: On a point of order, can the speaker be shown some respect instead of being heckled by the Leader? People with disabilities in this country are being treated dreadfully by Fine Gael.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The speaker should be allowed to be heard.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Fianna Fáil would just bankrupt the country.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I ask the Leader to yield for a point of clarification. He said he would endeavour to bring the Minister to the House in the morning. If he is doing his best in that regard, I will not push to divide the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: In light of what the Leader said, I will endeavour to work with him to have the Minister come into the House and will withdraw the amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I echo the remarks of Senator O'Donnell. Such incidents occur across the country. There are communities in Dublin that are not policed. The Minister, Deputy Flanagan, must explain why the allocation for Garda recruitment was reduced in the budget. I wish to raise the issue of housing. It has been reported in today's morning papers that an entire housing estate in Maynooth has been bought...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: No. They are family homes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: That is uncalled for.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I stand by what I said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael should stop kidding themselves and co-operating with each other.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: It might be in the Senator's hands to stop that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Senator Murnane O'Connor spoke about people being let down. The capital city is being let down continuously by this Government. We were promised revenue neutrality in respect of the rates from Irish Water, but there is an €8 million shortfall in the city's budget that was passed last night. The can will be carried by both the citizens and the ratepayers.It is not good enough to tell...

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The Minister may have opened a Pandora's box in his statement. The section on transport was several pages long. He came to the House to speak about transport, but his statement included three pages about sports capital grants. Any blame for the opening of a Pandora's box can be laid fairly at his feet, as I am sure he will accept. I refer to the Minister's comment on the purchase of 41...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Quality (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I wish to raise the very important issue of air quality in our cities and towns. The Minister of State may remember that earlier this year, it was reported by the World Health Organization that levels of nitrogen dioxide, which comes from dirty diesel, were exceeded in Dublin and two other locations. Many of our rural towns are still burning dirty coal. By early next year, there is no...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Quality (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Minister of State for his analysis, which I note is the same analysis I received. The EPA told the Minister what it told me, namely, that Dublin is already exceeding the limits. Owing to the increase in monitoring we know that the limits are being exceeded. What was not mentioned in the Minister of State's analysis is that not three metres from the street on which the monitors...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The previous speaker made a very important point about the centres of excellence. I had many disagreements over the policies Mary Harney implemented, but the development of certain centres of excellence in cancer treatment has saved many thousands of lives. However, we need the services to ensure people can get to those centres of excellence quickly, safely and on time to get a good...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: To co-operate with the Leader in regard to the business of the House, I am going to withdraw the amendment. However, I will possibly reinstate that amendment at a later stage, depending on when the vote takes place in Dublin City Council.

Seanad: Emergency Aeromedical Support Service: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The Minister of State is welcome to the House. I wish to pay tribute to the Air Corps and the air ambulance service. They do the State significant service in difficult conditions. As noted by other Senators, many people walking around today would not be with us if it were not for the air ambulance service. I acknowledge the remarks of Senator Feighan on Roscommon and the excellent air...

Seanad: Emergency Aeromedical Support Service: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The Acting Chairman could show flexibility.