Results 541-560 of 4,295 for speaker:Catherine Noone

Seanad: Philantrophy and Fund-raising: Motion (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: As my party's spokesperson on the arts I will concentrate on the initiatives that have been introduced by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan. Senator Keane has referred to the other points that are worthy of discussion. Last May, the Minister, Deputy Deenihan, announced the introduction of a new philanthropic initiative on a pilot basis for arts and cultural...

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: This is not relevant to the Bill.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: Senator, through the Chair.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: That is a matter for the Chair to decide.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: While I thank the Senator for his help, I will rule myself.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: The Senator should return to the Bill. I have given him some latitude.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: Please return to the Bill.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: I have given the Senator some latitude and I request him to return to the Bill.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: It is time.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (28 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: The Senator is usually the cuckoo around here.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (28 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: I will be brief. I compliment the Minister on his work and recognise that this is a procedural Bill. Quite simply, we need the revenue. There has been a fair attempt, in difficult circumstances, to distribute the liability evenly. Safety and other elements were raised by the previous speaker. I would like to see us take a more innovative approach as I do not see any difficulty with young...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: As an officer of the court and a Member of the Oireachtas, I will declare an interest on both fronts in the matter just raised by Senator Norris. We must be clear about the situation being reported on the relationship of judges with Government. It has all the appearances of a petty squabble over pay and related issues. My colleagues in both areas see this. It is the furthest thing from a...

Seanad: Mortgage Arrears: Motion (17 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: The motion as tabled is important in many ways as it seeks that we would ultimately recognise the mortgage arrears problem, which I believe we all recognise. Much of this has already been dealt with by the Government and, while I do not necessarily agree with the idea of having a motion on the topic, it does allow us to discuss the matter. We all acknowledge there is a way to go on this...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: In the context of the debate on mortgage arrears yesterday and other comments on the issue, there is a need for a publicly-funded financial adviser to provide advice to borrowers in distress at an early stage. Currently borrowers in such circumstances are entitled to have €250 towards an accountant who can have a look at the deal that has been struck with the bank which is too late as...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: I wanted to raise the matter of the Marketplace Fairness Act, which has got the backing of the Senate in the United States. It is designed to force online retailers like Amazon, eBay and such sites to collect state and local sales taxes. This could mean changes for Ireland and I am keen to know exactly what it could mean for Irish consumers and businesses. The intent is to ensure that...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: I would have raised this matter yesterday, but I am conscious that we are only supposed to raise one issue on the Order of Business. Yesterday, the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland policy group on alcohol called for the introduction of minimum pricing as a matter of urgency along with other key measures to tackle alcohol marketing and availability. While the level of alcohol...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for listening to us once again on this important issue. There is no doubt the national lottery has contributed greatly to Ireland, with more than €4 billion contributed to a variety of good causes over the past 25 years. During this period it has managed to give to every county in the country and contribute to every sector while...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: We do not have a choice about putting it to tender. We do have a choice in that the State may set the terms of the competition and the licence, including the duration of the licence and the financial arrangements. The Bill represents a sensible proposition because it ensures an upfront boost for the taxpayer and additional moneys throughout the duration of the licence. It also creates a...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: I wish to join other speakers on the issue of bankers' salaries. It strikes me that if a doctor or solicitor or some other professional had behaved as irresponsibly when it came to their profession as the bankers in this country have when it came to lending, they would be hauled in before the Law Society of Ireland or the Medical Council and struck off. These same bankers are earning in...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: We have a situation where all sorts of people can set themselves out as creative therapists to treat people although they have no proper expertise in the area. It is an area that seriously needs to be regulated.