Results 301-320 of 738 for speaker:Cyprian Brady

Seanad: Drug Misuse: Statements (16 Nov 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I welcome the opportunity to discuss the abuse of drugs. Given that the global drugs industry is worth as much as $500 billion and the estimated worth of Ireland's drugs industry is €1 billion, it is easy to see how people are attracted to becoming involved financially. When we are out on the streets, the problems we encounter cannot be...

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I thank the Minister of State. I very much welcome the passage of the legislation because it will enhance Dublin city centre. I congratulate Tom Coffey and the Dublin City Centre Business Association on the significant work they did on business investment districts, BIDs. Such districts will be very beneficial and they have been hugely successful in other countries. They will enhance...

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2006)

Cyprian Brady: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Homelessness: Motion (15 Nov 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the important issue of homelessness. We tend to take our homes for granted but being homeless is not just a matter of bricks and mortar or four walls and a roof. The comfort of family and neighbours, safety in a community, access to health and education services and a sense of hope are also important. There are complex reasons behind an individual...

Seanad: Housing Policy: Motion (1 Nov 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I wish to share my time with Senator Ormonde. I welcome the Minister to the House and I very much welcome the Progressive Democrats motion on rural planning. My experience of this issue is not great due to my background in Dublin city. However, this is an issue that has exercised the Joint Committee on Environment and Local Government for some time and I have discussed it with colleagues...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I call for the resumption of the debate on No. 17 on the Order Paper, the drugs strategy. There was another major seizure of heroin in Dublin last night, which is the second one in as many weeks. I congratulate the Garda units on their success. Guns were found along with the drugs. We must start to think radically in regard to tackling this problem. It is generally accepted that the drug...

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I second the amendment. I welcome the Minister of State and the opportunity to discuss this issue as a member of the Joint Committee on Environment and Local Government. The issue arises regularly and has been discussed with most of the stakeholders involved. My experience with the committee tells me that huge strides have been made in recent years. By the introduction of firm but fair...

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: Emissions from the average dwelling have fallen by 30% in the past 14 years and are on target to fall by over 50% by the time we have to meet our commitments under Kyoto. That is a sign of prudent Government. A certain amount of hysteria surrounds these issues. For example, approximately 250,000 native Irish are employed by the construction industry. If we were to interfere with that or...

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: We are on target to fulfil commitments made even by previous Governments. At EU level, Ireland has led the way in many cases.

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: We all remember the 1970s and 1980s when one could not walk down the street in Dublin without choking on smoke and fumes. The introduction of smokeless fuel was a simple measure but has proven highly successful. Over the years, successive Governments have made huge strides in fulfilling their commitments. I see it in my own area, especially in housing for senior citizens. A particularly...

Seanad: Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Motion (18 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Housing Policy: Statements (12 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also welcome the opportunity to debate the housing issue again. We had such a debate some time ago during which I pointed out that our accommodation culture in Ireland over many generations has been one of home ownership. That is changing, however. The days of a young couple starting off and saving for a few years with the ultimate aim of...

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I, too, welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion, having had the privilege last year and in recent months of listening to the various groups that participated in the Seanad reform process. It is timely, at this stage of the Seanad's term, that we take some action, try to be radical and implement what we all discussed in the House in great detail. My experience of dealing with...

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I certainly welcome the initiative, having been privileged to have been involved in efforts at Seanad reform. The process may be too slow for some people, but even one small change would be well worth the effort.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: That is very unusual.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I, too, thank the Minister of State and his officials for the efficient disposal of Committee Stage. I look forward to the speedy introduction of this Bill. It will certainly go a long way to enhancing not just our major cities but also our towns. There is a great opportunity for local authorities and local business to co-operate and make improvements in their areas.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Oct 2006)

Cyprian Brady: One of the cornerstones of this legislation is the public input as regards how these BIDs are formulated and put together and what they will do for an area. That there will be wide public consultation, not just with residents but also with business people in an area and the other agencies including the Garda, is important. The local authorities will have their local area committees in place...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I congratulate the Garda for its excellent work at an international level recently which has led to the seizure of up to €50 million worth of heroin and a number of arrests. Increasingly we must look beyond our borders to address the drugs problem. I congratulate the drugs squad on its excellent work. I express my concern and support Senator Ó Murchú on the tribunals. If any scandal...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I support the call for an investigation into the matter, which is of concern to us all.

Seanad: Building Societies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Jul 2006)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and the publication of this Bill. As has been said previously, the Bill marks the end of an era. For many years, the first savings book that a young person received when he or she got his or her first job was a post office or a building society book. The legislation passing through the House today effectively levels the playing pitch for building...