Results 281-300 of 23,060 for speaker:Paddy Burke
- Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Six boards.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: I support Senator O'Toole's request for a debate on the MCIB report. Such a debate would be useful. There is also a need for a debate on the Government's position on and its proposals in respect of the regional fisheries boards. People are concerned about what will happen to the boards. A debate on this matter could be included in that on the MCIB report.
- Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (11 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Second Stage. (11 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Second Stage. (11 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister and the Bill, which is worthy legislation. Like Senator Tuffy, I hope genuine claimants will not become victims of the Bill. I was told recently of a case where a person was quoted â¬1,800 for car insurance. Due to the high nature of the quote he telephoned another company which quoted him â¬500. He next went to a broker, a group about which Senator Ross has much to...
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Second Stage. (11 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Does the legislation completely abolish rateable valuations?
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Second Stage. (11 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: This is the legal framework for doing it. I was concerned about cases where one might have a rateable valuation but the need to obtain a current market value would require the services of auctioneers or valuers. I am delighted the Minister clarified that point.
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Second Stage. (11 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Please allow the Minister to continue without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Allow the Minister to proceed without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Allow Senator Cox to continue without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Allow Senator Cox to continue without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Allow Senator Cox to continue.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Senator Cox without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Senator Wilson without interruption.
- Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Senator Browne, without interruption.
- Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his seven years as Minister for Finance. As Senator Mansergh pointed out, he has probably served the longest term as Minister for Finance since the 1930s. I congratulate the Minister on pulling a fair few rabbits out of hats during that time. He sold Eircom and the TSB and then he raided the Central Bank. When he could find nothing else to do he...
- Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: If that is happening, the land will need to be acquired and funding put in place. The Minister might consider these issues. This is one of the least controversial Finance Bills to pass through the House for many years. There are some issues that could be discussed further. As has been pointed out by a number of Senators, we should investigate more closely the position of the underprivileged...
- Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)
Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 1 and 4 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.