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Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I thought we could have it while he is delivering his speech. Is that not possible?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I hope the Leas-Chathaoirleach will join me in welcoming a special occasion for Tipperary. The GAA All-Star nominations were announced last night, and for the first time in the history of football in Tipperary we got five nominations. The Leas-Chathaoirleach's county got four. It is a great day for Tipperary.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I would like to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: My apologies.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: As we speak, my party leader, Brendan Howlin, is launching the Labour Party alternative budget, Building a Shared Prosperity. In that budget the Labour Party sets out its desire to invest in public services, support families and clearly stamp out our ground regarding child care: the provision of child care at a maximum cost of €4.25 per hour for children up to 12 years of age. Our...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I want to focus on pay discrimination, which is being exposed on a daily basis. I want the Leader to take note of it and to see if a debate can be organised on the matter. Pay discrimination has evolved since 2009 as a result of FEMPI and across this city, booming businesses, particularly in the retail industry and in pubs and hotels, are still discriminating against young people. There...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: That is incorrect.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: There is now no place to hide; the Senator cannot blame us. The cover is gone.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I heard what the Senator said.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: The Leader's cover is gone; he cannot blame the Labour Party anymore. It is up to Fine Gael whether it wants to do it.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: I am entitled to ask a question.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Denis Landy: That is the purpose of this House. I asked the question in a respectful manner and the Leader could have answered it in a respectful manner. It is unbelievable.

Seanad: Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 Sep 2016)

Denis Landy: On a point of order, may we have a copy of the Minister of State’s speech?

Seanad: Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 Sep 2016)

Denis Landy: I know he does not. I am asking for permission to give us a copy.

Seanad: Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 Sep 2016)

Denis Landy: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 Sep 2016)

Denis Landy: On a point of order in support of what is being said, if there is a requirement to change a Standing Order, we should bring it forward. What is occurring is most unfair on all of us. We want to make a contribution properly in the House. What the Deputy is proposing makes common sense.

Seanad: Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 Sep 2016)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. As others have noted, I believe this is the first time that I have been in the Chamber with him. I wish the Minister of State well in his new role. I am always delighted to see what from where I stand are younger people getting an opportunity in politics. As somebody who lulled around in it for a long time before I got any opportunity, it is...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Sep 2016)

Denis Landy: He is due to come to the House at 6 p.m.

Seanad: Economic Growth: Motion (28 Sep 2016)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister to the House and I welcome the views of all Members. Our group's motion is an attempt to deal with a specific ongoing issue but it also looks beyond that to the longer range view of how we deal with industrial relations in this country. I will debunk a number of myths that have been mentioned in this debate.I wish to make clear that none of my party colleagues who has...