Results 1-20 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim (Atógáil). Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Sep 2002)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator White for affording me the opportunity of making a brief contribution. I congratulate you, a Chathaoirligh, on your election, and Senator Paddy Burke on his election as Leas-Chathaoirleach, as well as Senator O'Rourke on her appointment as Leader of the House. It is appropriate that the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, is steering this Bill through the House. Of all those who...

Seanad: European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Second Stage. (16 Oct 2002)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator Leyden for affording me the opportunity to make a brief contribution. I do not wish unduly to delay the legislation, which meets some of the criticism levelled at the Houses in recent years that we have been behind time and out of step with what is taking place in Europe. The debates here have mainly followed matters decided two to five years previously by the Commission and...

Seanad: European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Committee and Remaining Stages. (16 Oct 2002)

Brendan Daly: I agree with the Minister of State. There will be many occasions when one will not want to disclose one's negotiating position in advance of the Council of Ministers meeting. For that reason it is important to include this provision.

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. (7 Nov 2002)

Brendan Daly: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, on his appointment and wish him well in his endeavours in the Department of Health and Children. I also thank him for the work he did as a member of the Mid-Western Health Board. He made a very big contribution towards the development of services, in particular psychiatric services, in the mid-west. I compliment him and the health...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Air Services. (7 Nov 2002)

Brendan Daly: I welcome the Minister of State and wish him well in his Department. I had a very productive time in that Department for a while and I hope he will look after the fishermen. I was always very concerned about their income and livelihood.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements. (13 Nov 2002)

Brendan Daly: With the end of the year and the new tourism season approaching, this is an opportune time to discuss the tourism industry and address the decline, for the first time in ten years, in the number of visitors. It is also very opportune that we have in the House the new Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue. I congratulate him on his appointment, coming as he does from the...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements. (13 Nov 2002)

Brendan Daly: I thank my colleague, Senator Phelan, who has assisted me on tourism. He will make his own contribution later. I wish the Minister well in his work. This debate marks the start of a very useful discussion we are going to have on the tourism business. We can return to the issue of the development of the tourism industry and set down our targets to double the number of visitors in coming years.

Seanad: Fisheries (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (21 Nov 2002)

Brendan Daly: I welcome the Bill and the Minister of State. The Bill, which is very important for the industry, will afford us an opportunity to comment on the current issues which are of concern to the fishing industry. There is one aspect of the Bill which needs to be dealt with but we might have more time to deal with it on Committee Stage. A matter of concern to many fishermen, in particular young...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: Will the Leader ascertain from the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources whether he proposes to introduce a hardship fund to provide financial assistance for fishermen who lost boats during the severe storms last weekend? In Seafield and Quilty six boats sank causing very severe financial hardship to those involved. May we have some indication as to whether the Minister...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: It was unfortunate that we extended the practice of keeping public representatives off such bodies. There was a good legitimate reason why many Members of the Oireachtas were on committees. I was a member of a fisheries authority for a number of years until legislation was introduced which excluded people like me from being on such authorities. It gave Members of the Oireachtas a deep insight...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: This section relates to the establishment of committees by the authority, while section 11, which we referred to earlier, delegates functions from the board. From what I can see in the section, even those who are not members of the authority can be involved in committees dealing with specific areas and I am not clear as to the purpose of that considering the inclusion of section 11. I need...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: I do not wish to confuse the issue any more, but I raise this in regard to the relationship the new authority and the committees will have to Shannon Development. The Minister will be aware that the company operates and manages tourism in the extended mid-west region and I wish to know if it will continue to promote in the way it has. Will the company's functions, responsibilities and budgets...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: The reason I raise this matter is that in the context of the recently published Estimates, it appears the budgets of Shannon Free Airport Development Company regarding tourism are severely curtailed this year.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: It appears as if some of its functions will be funded by the new authority. If we can get the sums right at the end of the day I will be happy, but I am anxious to ensure the positive and progressive tourism development in the mid-west region and areas connected with it is accelerated rather than curtailed.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: I am not sure whether those who have spoken against this section are familiar with the events of recent years. The chief executive of a State body in the mid-west has been having an ongoing argument with the chief executive of another body in recent times. Both officials are in the service of the State as chief executives of Government agencies. Their public disagreement was bad for Shannon...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: On Thursday, 5 December. Report Stage ordered for Thursday, 5 December 2002.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: I was almost moved to tears as I listened to Senator O'Toole. Apparently, he has done nothing about the matter since I was here last.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: Perhaps I can assist the Leader on the matter. Arising from the Bill the Joint Committee on Public Enterprise set up a sub-committee chaired by former Deputy, Seán Doherty. The sub-committee received submissions from Bord na Móna, the ESB and many angling associations which were not concluded before the Dáil was dissolved. Will the Leader ascertain the position in regard to the work done...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Coastal Protection. (4 Dec 2002)

Brendan Daly: On Sunday afternoon there were severe storms on the west coast with Seafield pier in Quilty hit particularly hard. Six boats were swamped by high waves coming over the pier wall. Some boats were put out of commission and serious damage was done. Will the Minister of State indicate how it might be possible to offer financial assistance in order that these craft can be put back in operation?...