Results 21-40 of 2,438 for speaker:Caít Keane

Seanad: Irish Sign Language (5 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I thank the Minister of State for the information. I would not have tabled an Adjournment matter in the House if I had not been prompted to do so by the Irish Deaf Society. I am speaking on behalf of deaf people. To listen to the Minister of State one would think everything was great for Irish sign language. We do not recognise Irish sign language in legislation. Iceland, Scotland and...

Seanad: Irish Sign Language (5 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: When will we do what is stated in the programme for Government? I asked it previously but it was not answered. The visiting teachers-----

Seanad: Irish Sign Language (5 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: -----initiative is welcome but I call for the Minister of Education and Skills to meet the Irish Deaf Society to hear the real story.

Seanad: Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: Some may ask why a Senator from an urban area without a foreshore is speaking on this legislation. As the Fine Gael Party spokesperson on the environment, I am pleased to speak on an issue with which I am familiar having been brought up near the seashore in Clifden. When I was a child my father sold everything that moved and grew in the sea to France. I am familiar with everything that...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I address the Bill in the context of acquired prior learning. I do not see any provision in the legislation for recognising such learning. Perhaps the Minister will address this issue. The provision to open up all posts is a welcome development. The previous speaker indicated that five candidates are eligible for the position in question. This is a small pool of talent from which to...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I speak in the context of passing legislation for today, tomorrow and thereafter. I have not been lobbied by anybody, nor am I available to be lobbied. I am considering the legislation as it stands and it has the potential to ensure that applications for jobs are not the subject of a closed shop among a certain group of personnel but are opened up externally to people who are qualified. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I am pleased to be able to speak immediately after Senator Norris given his use of the phrase "face-saving political exercise". I wish to address again the matter of the Order of Business. Senators are charged with effecting change in the Seanad and while I would like to be part of such change, it is not reflected on the Order of Business. This aspect of our business should be changed for...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I congratulate the Deputy Leader for facilitating Senators and welcome the statement that we would have been facilitated further and a Bill would not have been guillotined if more information had been available. However, with regard to the Order of Business it is a waste of time to hear regurgitated what one hears on radio or reads in the newspapers. I would like Seanad business to have...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I will raise the issue at the appropriate time, that is, when the Bill is being discussed.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: Why did the Senator raise the issue on the Order of Business when-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I seldom speak on the Order of Business because, as I stated, I like outcomes. However, I will speak if I must.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I will put a question to the Leader. Will he reduce the time available for the Order of Business to 30 minutes?

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I ask whether Senators will agree in the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to reduce the Order of Business to half an hour and extend the time available for discussion of serious business. We are charged with discussing legislation.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: On a point of order-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I was in the House for the debate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I was in the House for the debate and that same accusation-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: That same accusation was made. It is incorrect.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: Exactly.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I have nothing hidden beneath or above the surface. I have studied the Bill. I spoke on it yesterday and am speaking on it again today. I corrected the Order of Business for the simple reason that I thought Senator Mullen was being selective in what he was saying. We have a rule in this House when the person is not here to defend themselves. We do not have time on the Order of Business...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Jul 2011)

Caít Keane: I raised a point of order.