Results 381-400 of 2,017 for speaker:Anthony Lawlor

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: There are 19,000 people homeless in the north of Ireland, the worst figure in the United Kingdom. Who is in charge there? Sinn Féin is in charge.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: There was a Sinn Féin councillor on radio the other day commenting on the fact that it was not about money but about his local authority. As I said - I will not speak for much longer-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I ask the Minister to come to the House to report positive progress on Rebuilding Ireland.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (25 Sep 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I welcome the Minister. It is fascinating to see Senators and Deputies will have to get senior management to ratify that we are able to open a bank account. I remember when I opened my first bank account that I got the manager of the Central Bank to verify that I was eligible to do so, which means it is back to square one again for me. I have a couple of queries. Does the Central Bank...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (25 Sep 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: Next Tuesday, 2 October 2018.

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I welcome the Minister to the Seanad. It is always nice to have the senior Minister in a Department here to discuss something, particularly something as far ranging as this development plan, Project Ireland 2040. In common with other speakers, particularly Senator O'Mahony, I believe that it is important to plan. For too long we have done things in a hip-hop way. Long-term planning is...

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I do not mind forgoing my time to allow other Members to speak. I have spoken on this issue on a number of occasions. I am torn by the Bill. Do I see the benefit of the Bill to the Palestinians? Do I see extra water coming to Palestinian farmers on the West Bank? Do I see extra economic support coming from Arab states in the Middle East to the Palestinians? I doubt it very much. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I agree with Senator Marshall on the importance of the horse racing industry for the country. I wish the incoming chairman of Horse Racing Ireland, Mr. Nicky Hartery, well in his new role. He performed very well before an Oireachtas committee last week when he spoke about funding for Horse Racing Ireland. A review of the betting tax, currently set at 1%, could generate a key part of HRI...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: He might give us a brief summary of what has happened to date.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I thought he did identify her.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: A baggot.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: If Senators are opposed to an amendment, they should say so now.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: The head of the FAI is not a soccer player.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I have an observation on amendment No. 14. It seems that the Labour Party is pushing forward more legal people to make decisions on who should be appointed as judges.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: It states persons nominated must have knowledge and experience of or expertise in the administration of justice, the operation of the courts and the provision of legal services. This indicates to me that it is a case of the legal profession looking after the legal profession again. At present, the person who appoints judges may be a layperson because he or she may not have any knowledge of...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I refer to the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I appreciate that. I am delighted to see investment in the equine centre in Johnstown is under consideration. The centre is a world-class leader with regard to both equine research and forensics. It is extremely important that the trustworthiness of the industry is upheld. In Mr. Hartery's opening statement he mentioned he is chair of CRH and the Musgrave Group, is on the board of a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Diaspora Issues (28 Jun 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to bring forward this Commencement Matter. I thank the Minister of State for her attendance. I know the Minister, Deputy Harris, is also quite interested in this subject. I raise the national roll-out of a free contraceptive scheme. Ready access to effective contraceptive care is a key part of good reproductive and sexual health for many citizens....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Diaspora Issues (28 Jun 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: I thank the Acting Chairman. I probably spoke a little longer because this is my first Commencement matter. The Minister of State spoke mostly about the cost of contraception. It is easy to discover how much it costs because many people a medical card. Therefore, one can easily analyse the cost per head by analysing how many avail of existing services. I am disappointed that the...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Anthony Lawlor: In 2006 and 2007, the Senator's party wrecked the economy.