Results 141-160 of 220 for speaker:Martin Brady

Seanad: Substance Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2008)

Martin Brady: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. We were both in Darndale earlier where he launched a project. We are all proud of Darndale and the Minister of State has done a great deal of work in the area. The project involves the restoration of a Volkswagen van. Drug abuse was a major problem in Darndale and the north east drugs task force was established in the area. I compliment those...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Dec 2007)

Martin Brady: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Máire Hoctor, to the House and thank her for discussing the Bill in detail. I also commend the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Martin Cullen, and the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Cowen, on the skills they used to frame this Bill. It is important to acknowledge the various support...

Seanad: Postal Services: Motion (21 Nov 2007)

Martin Brady: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "acknowledges— the Government's commitment to a nationwide postal service which ensures all customers, both business and residential, have access to a high quality, competitively priced postal service; the progress made to date by An Post in respect of its recovery strategy and change...

Seanad: Postal Services: Motion (21 Nov 2007)

Martin Brady: Industrial relations within An Post are a shining example to other countries. The general secretary, Mr. Steven Fitzpatrick, takes a keen personal interest in the welfare of his union's members and the progress and development of the company and its service to its customers. Since his appointment, he has put forward plans and ideas for progress and development instead of making management...

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Nov 2007)

Martin Brady: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Nov 2007)

Martin Brady: On Tuesday next at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Nov 2007)

Martin Brady: I welcome the Minister to the House and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The main feature of the Bill is to provide for necessary legislative amendments of a technical nature to facilitate the transfer to the Minister for Transport of non-national roads and the national vehicle driver file, NVDF. As the Minister stated, the Bill is required to give effect to...

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Nov 2007)

Martin Brady: I would like the Minister to note this. An inspection should be carried out to update the signage and to make it more comprehensible for drivers. Significant works are being carried out on the M50 currently and it is a nightmare for drivers who would need a navigator to negotiate it. The signage is confusing and it is displayed only at approaches to roundabouts. Signage is not displayed...

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Martin Brady: I agree with many of the Minister's comments to this House. All sections of society have a role to play. I will not repeat what everybody has said. We all know the challenges facing the world due to climate change. State agencies and trade unions must get involved. People will have to change how they behave at home and at work. We cannot bulldoze into this. These people must be...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion (18 Oct 2007)

Martin Brady: At 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 24 October 2007.

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion (18 Oct 2007)

Martin Brady: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure: proposal for a Council Regulation extending the provisions of Regulation (EC) 883/2004 and its...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion (18 Oct 2007)

Martin Brady: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion on a European Council regulation relating to social security. Across the EU there has been a drift away from assisting those in need on the fringes of society. Regardless of Ireland's massive wealth, there are still pockets of serious social and educational disadvantage. When one considers the existing social security system, one realises...

Seanad: Climate Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Oct 2007)

Martin Brady: I wish the new Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, well for his term of office. I worked with the Minister on Dublin City Council and found him to be a very practical and amenable individual. I thank Senator Bacik for introducing this important Bill on climate change. The Seanad has a great tradition of publishing Bills and bringing them forward into...

Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Martin Brady: The Deputy should ignore the contract.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (20 Mar 2007)

Martin Brady: Question 613: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on extending the entitlement to a widow's pension to those persons who have married in a church ceremony only. [10171/07]

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Brady: Question 128: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his intentions to control dangerous dogs, such as pit bull terriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7499/07]

Written Answers — Dog Licences: Dog Licences (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Brady: Question 180: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to introduce a new system of the electronic tagging of dogs to replace the current licensing system; the advantages of such an approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7500/07]

Written Answers — Youth Diversion Projects: Youth Diversion Projects (22 Feb 2007)

Martin Brady: Question 33: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the resources allocated to Garda youth diversion projects here; the number of such projects; the impact they have had; his plans to extend them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6794/07]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (22 Feb 2007)

Martin Brady: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Youth Justice Service of his Department will take over responsibility for the juvenile detention centres currently managed by the Department of Education and Science; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6795/07]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Brady: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13 as it is due to close. [6145/07]