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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Terry Brennan: I have to say I did not enjoy a single day of my first three months in the Seanad. To be honest, having come from 25 years in local government and having served as chairperson of my local county council, I could not take it into me. I could not understand the disrespect to the Chair from different sides of the House. I could not understand why Senators desisted from doing what he said when...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Terry Brennan: I acknowledge the contribution of the Cathaoirleach. It annoyed me for the first few months -it still annoys me - that the Chairman was disregarded and people were disrespectful to him.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Terry Brennan: I do not think I have interrupted a single person in the five years I have spent here. I honestly hope I have not. I did not interrupt the Chairman.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Terry Brennan: I am going to interrupt the Senator in a minute. I can tell him that. I acknowledge the contributions made by the Deputy Leader and the Leader of the Opposition and by all leaders and Whips. Everyone has mentioned Senator Quinn. I would like to recall something that happened when I was a young man. Senator Quinn may not recall this because it was not today or yesterday. I was sitting at...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Terry Brennan: One will need a reception going around the country. I have had a few blips with my health over the past four or five years but, thankfully and touch wood, it is nothing serious. However, I do not and will not forget the individual whom I and others call "the gentlemen of the Seanad," Senator Diarmuid Wilson. When I needed somebody to stand in for me or pair with me, Diarmuid said, "Scobie,...

Seanad: Energy Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Energy Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: The Pensions Authority: Chairperson Designate (27 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: A Chathaoirligh-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: The Pensions Authority: Chairperson Designate (27 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: Okay, that is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: The Pensions Authority: Chairperson Designate (27 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: There is no need to restart matters.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Defence Forces Ombudsman Complaints (27 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: Ceithre nóiméad.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Defence Forces Ombudsman Complaints (27 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: I have no doubt about that.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Defence Forces Ombudsman Complaints (27 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: Ceist gearr le do thoil.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Family Support Services (27 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire.

Seanad: Local Government Review: Statements (26 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: I welcome the Minister of State and thank the Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly, for his contribution. There is no doubt that since the abolition of town councils, county councillors have taken on a more significant role, involving more travel, longer hours and greater responsibility. I acknowledge the work being done by the reform review group on this issue. Senator Mooney mentioned that...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: I support the call by my colleagues for a debate on tourism. I acknowledge the achievements of tourism and the number of jobs created. In doing so I acknowledge the voluntary contribution of a total of 850 local communities, north, south, east and west, and the part they have played which at times is not recognised. In making their own towns and villages better places in which to live and...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: -----where in excess of 400 jobs have been created by voluntary organisations that have worked for the betterment of their community. There would be great celebrations in any town or village on hearing an announcement of 400 jobs. One of the Senators instanced his county of Clare and the Loop Head peninsula. What that community has done has been recognised worldwide and the area has been...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (20 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: Well done.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Judicial Council (20 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: The Minister of State, le do thoil.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Judicial Council (20 Jan 2016)

Terry Brennan: Bhí an seans agat, a Sheanadóir.