Results 41-60 of 394 for speaker:James Heffernan

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

James Heffernan: It exists in those communities which it rules through the utmost fear and intimidation. Not one of those called in over the death of Paul Quinn spoke one word to the authorities. They sat in stony silence. To the IRA killers of Paul Quinn I hope the doors of the other world will be opened and that they will be haunted by his murder.If they are men they will come forward and hand themselves...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

James Heffernan: The House engaged in a two-hour debate on the budget last night. I did not get into it last night and I certainly do not intend going on and on criticising it today. I do not think others should use the opportunity to do that either. On a personal note, I would like to welcome my mother who is in the public Gallery. I take this opportunity to wish her a very happy birthday. I thank her...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

James Heffernan: It should not have been taken away in the first instance.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (14 Oct 2015)

James Heffernan: I welcome the Minister of State. I also welcome any action the Government takes on climate change and low carbon development. As with everything, we must start at home if we are to address this issue. All institutions, whether primary schools in every parish and village, Garda stations, secondary schools or medical centres and primary care centres, should have a climate change plan for...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: I support the call for a debate about rural Ireland and particularly about the funding for rural regeneration that was announced last week. That announcement was a slap in the face for rural Ireland. I worked out that it would not provide a decent wheelbarrow per parish, never mind rural regeneration. There are houses in the middle of towns and villages across the country that are vacant...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: We do not want a repeat of what happened last year. We are trying to put up with Senator Craughwell.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: Senator Martin Conway seems to have drifted into County Limerick. He might be best to get on the ferry in Tarbert and head back to Clare.I join colleagues in the tributes that were paid yesterday and today to Senator Jimmy Harte. What happened to Senator Harte was tragic and unfortunate. We wish him the best. It is not long since Senator Crown, Senator Harte and I were in Gdansk and...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: Yes. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his indulgence and I will talk to him on another date about speaking time. There is a conflict between the Departments of Environment, Community and Local Government and Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in respect of wind energy. The Government seems to want to destroy our country with wind farms and wind technology that is obsolete. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: There is a need for an urgent debate on our 2020 targets and environmental matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: It is not 5 p.m. The next item of business is not until 5 p.m. Surely we can get in before 5 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: I appeal to the Leader of the House to extend the Order of Business because what we have to say today is relevant today. It is not relevant tomorrow. Could I propose to the Leader that the Order of Business be extended? It is the first day back. In all fairness, give us a chance.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: Those are gravestones. Those are headstones.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: Well, 39 people have died.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: There are 39 people dead; that is the truth.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: I thank Senator Michael Mullins for sharing time with me. I did not intend to speak on this matter, but I decided to come and talk about it because it is an issue I have been raising for a number of years in this House. The recent murders in Belfast, whoever committed them, be they members of the Provisional IRA or State actors, as alleged by Sinn Féin leaders, came at a terrible...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: Mr. Martin McGuinness has alleged that it was actors of the state who had their hands-----

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: This is what Sinn Féin does. It is expert at deflecting and it has been deflecting for a long time. The reality is that there are 45 people of whom I am aware who have met violent deaths since the IRA called its ceasefire. If you ask me, it is not much of a ceasefire when 45 people are dead and buried. That means that there are 45 families who are without a loved one. Sinn Féin...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: The Senator should listen to what I am saying first.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: I have a lot of time for the Senator and believe he has been excellent.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: It is a political fact.