Results 41-60 of 220 for speaker:Martin Brady

Seanad: Employers' Job Incentive Scheme: Motion (30 Jun 2010)

Martin Brady: I acknowledge the sentiments expressed by Senator Quinn. He made sensible suggestions and observations. During the Celtic tiger years a large number of people were drawing unemployment assistance; I believe the figure was well over 100,000. These were people who never worked at any stage. It is wrong to keep doling out money to somebody who has no intention of seeking work. It is bad for...

Seanad: Employers' Job Incentive Scheme: Motion (30 Jun 2010)

Martin Brady: That is what is happening, and it is mitigating against people in business who wonder if they should bother continuing or shut the doors and stay at home. The local authorities charge people exorbitant prices for water connections. Rates are very high. The local authorities must get their act together in this regard as well. Senator Quinn made the point about the Government and he is...

Seanad: Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Martin Brady: I welcome the Minister of State and wish her well in her new portfolio. I have no doubt she is a very able person and will do the right thing. The key objectives of this Bill are to amend the Electricity Regulation Act to place a requirement on electricity generators to pay a levy on the revenues from the SEN which are attributable to emissions and that it becomes a function of the...

Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)

Martin Brady: I agree with everything Senator O'Toole said and welcome the Minister of State. I also welcome the reply to the motion of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley. I do not believe he said there was no consensus on the matter; there is. We are all singing from the same hymn sheet, but we have different ways of going about things and want measures to...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Jun 2010)

Martin Brady: I got to know Peter in 1991 when he was canvassing with his son, Denis. I still remember him coming into my home, taking a seat and producing a pipe. He struck me as a person who was there to entertain me. He was not in any hurry and when my wife produced a cake, he had a large slice of it. When she told him the cake came from a previous canvasser - the person in question has also passed...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Second Stage (19 May 2010)

Martin Brady: I thank Senator Hanafin for sharing time with me. I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the CIF delegation which includes Mr. Sean Gallagher and Mr. Cathal Lee. When I received notification from Mr. Gallagher about this legislation three weeks ago, it was timely because a week prior to that a neighbour of mine who had a plumbing company employing eight people had rung to tell me he had gone...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Martin Brady: With regard to old age pensioners I agree with my comrade, Senator O'Toole. I have had a number of queries from many old age pensioners who are very worried and concerned. They are a very vulnerable section of society and they do not have anyone to speak up for them. We should have learned our lesson about tackling the aged. There are other sections of society such as the fat cats, so...

Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)

Martin Brady: I propose that we extend the time available for statements by 15 minutes.

Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)

Martin Brady: I recognise the good work done by David Begg. As a former trade union president, I worked with Mr. Begg for a number of years and always found him to be an able and honest person. He played a very important role in this regard and gave up much of his time. Trade union leaders have a very tough job at present. There is no point dwelling on the past as one must dwell on what is in front of...

Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)

Martin Brady: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 18 May 2010.

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage. (20 Apr 2010)

Martin Brady: Coming from a county which has a lake for every day of the year, I know well how fishing is linked with tourism. In recent years, however, fishing tourism in County Cavan has been in decline. We used to have many visiting fishermen, mainly from Britain but also from Germany, Holland and France, who generated much revenue for the local economy. One reason behind this decline was...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage. (20 Apr 2010)

Martin Brady: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Martin Brady: On Tuesday, 30 March 2010.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Martin Brady: Everybody in the House seems to be on the same wavelength about this. There should be a reasonable lead-in time for registration. When regulations are introduced or changed, it is not just the simple fact of complying with the rules and so on. I would like to get some clarification on something the Minister said. If people are having difficulties in complying with registration and so on,...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Martin Brady: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Ryan, and his officials. I am glad that my colleague, Senator O'Reilly, is present for this debate. He mentioned that there used to be many train stations in County Cavan. Some time ago, the Senator and I discussed the possibility of reopening the railway line to Kingscourt. We might revisit the matter now that the Senator has raised it again.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Feb 2010)

Martin Brady: Senator O'Reilly has covered many of the issues I wanted to raise. I will make a few general points. The potential gains associated with bio-fuels were recognised by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in November 2009 when he announced the bio-fuels obligation for the industry. When the Minister made the reduced reliance on fossil fuels argument, he said that...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Second Stage (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Brady: I welcome the Minister. He is proactive and has the respect of Members on all sides of the House and the public. He has always performed his duties in an efficient manner. Any Bill that enhances safety is welcome. As Senator Donohoe said, transparency in the manner in which people are appointed to bodies is important but I would be surprised if the Minister did anything that did not...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Second Stage (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Brady: The Senator asked good questions and I have no problem with that.

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Second Stage (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Brady: Transparency and public confidence are important. Senator Donohoe referred to the five-year provision for safety audits and I agree with him that technology moves on and practices and technology become obsolete that were up to date, for example two years previously. The HSA will be involved and the petroleum industry is high risk. We can all recall the Whiddy Island disaster. If...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Second Stage (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Brady: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.