Results 101-120 of 23,052 for speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: Strategic Rail Review Report: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the report and I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I thank the Minister, Deputy Brennan, for introducing this debate. The report provides food for thought and it has generated much debate. As other speakers have said, we cannot afford to wait ten, 15 or 20 years for some of those developments. The Minister said that it will cost €2 billion and that the Government does...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: Like Senator Bradford, I find it hard to understand what the Minister of State said about the decentralisation programme in relation to hubs and gateways – that none of them will be considered. I am disappointed that he ruled out Wexford, Kilkenny and my town, Castlebar, for further decentralisation. That is a retrograde step because Castlebar is a hub town on the west coast and, if we are...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: Since the Minister took over.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: On a point of clarification, has the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs spoken?

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, back to the House. There is some confusion about the procedure for this debate on rural development which commenced some time ago. There was a substantial number of speakers on the last occasion. Perhaps Members had looked for extra time and some did not get a chance to speak. This is a good day to resume the...

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: I recently made the same case which has been well articulated by the previous speakers. While this country is trying to attract tourists, the vast majority of restaurants now close at 7 p.m. or 8 p.m., apart from high class restaurants which open until late and are regulated by the licensing Acts. Otherwise the only place one can get something to eat is in fast food restaurants. In many...

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is placing the entire onus on the proprietors of discos, bars, restaurants and fast food outlets. This Bill is demanding that these people alone be responsible for keeping order on their premises – and now on the streets too. There is nothing in the Bill about the responsibility of the individual. One can go to any of the Irish bars in New...

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: I second the amendment proposed by Senator Terry. Unlicensed restaurants are governed by conditions attached to planning permission in relation to opening and closing times. The Bill provides that a judge will have discretion to close a premises for a certain period and that staff will not be at any loss as a result. A situation could arise where a judge might decide to close a premises on...

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: Section 5(2)(a) is different from paragraph (b)(ii) which reads: "not less than 7 and not exceeding 30 days.."

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: I agree with that.

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: Under the provisions of subsection (2)(a) a premises could be closed for a long period.

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: It could be for six or 12 months.

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: I appreciate that, but the point I am making is that the proprietor may well make a commercial decision that it is not worth his while.

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Second Stage. (27 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: Like the other speakers, I welcome the Bill. As Senator Terry has said, every effort should be made to combat drug trafficking. I ask the Minister of State to state briefly the position in relation to tourist pleasure boats. One can travel now from Kilrush to Dingle, to Kinsale, across to the south of England, on to France and right along the French coast, down into Spain and then over to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: I should like to be associated with the good wishes and congratulations to the Garda Commissioner designate, Mr. Noel Conroy. I wish him well. I have called previously for a debate on over-runs on many capital projects throughout the country. The Minister for Finance has published a document on public private partnerships. Will the Leader provide time for a debate on this area? We would like...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: A very important point was raised by Senator Maurice Hayes on the role of the directors and the distinction between executive and ordinary directors. Consider a family business mainly run by a husband, who does so in an executive capacity. His wife may be involved in a non-executive capacity and may not know what is going on in the company. There would be requirement on her to familiarise...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: I may well be wrong in that and he may know all about it. By making this provision, does it mean that we are putting enormous responsibility on a person who is bringing particular expertise to a board in that he will have to educate himself on accountancy practices? The powers should be separated because there are consequences for family-run businesses as well.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Army Barracks. (28 May 2003)

Paddy Burke: I thank Senator Higgins for sharing time and for clearly outlining the case at issue here.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Paddy Burke: The Senator could be in danger of losing his holy communion money.