Results 61-80 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2006)

Brendan Daly: I support the points raised by Senators Finucane and Brennan on the job losses in the manufacturing industry in particular. A total of 27 job losses were announced yesterday in a company in Kilrush. I would like to extend the discussion and invite the Minister to the House to indicate to Members the way he proposes to deal with the recent very large number of job losses in the manufacturing...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2006)

Brendan Daly: Does the Senator suggest we release all the prisoners and lock them out?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2006)

Brendan Daly: Senator Ryan is making stupid statements.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2006)

Brendan Daly: People in glass houses should not throw stones.

Seanad: Further and Adult Education: Statements (30 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I compliment the Minister of State on the work she has done in the Department in the past four years. Earlier she outlined the enormous amount of work she has done and the number of initiatives she has taken since coming to this office. By any standards the additional finances directed to this area and the additional energy...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: Will the Acting Leader arrange for the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to provide the House with an outline of how it is proposed to deal with the final tranche of the Cohesion Fund, the process in respect of which is due to conclude at the end of the year? Such funding has been responsible for the provision of many community facilities, assisting small farmers in rural...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: Everybody involved with Shannon Airport knows a few people have been engaged in an anti-American propaganda mission——

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: ——and that they have been supported by Senator Norris and other fellow travellers who tried to close down the airport. I assure the Senator he will not close down Shannon Airport.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: It is a point of disorder.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: It has not been and is not used.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2007: Statements (Resumed) (23 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: I am glad to have an opportunity to acknowledge the volume of work, the time taken and careful consideration given by the Minister for Finance, the Minister of State and staff at the Department in the preparation of the Estimates and gathering the facts and figures. It enables the country to continue to develop in the rapid way it has during recent years. Any assessment of the Estimates...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: I want to follow on the issue raised by Senator Finucane of post offices in small communities and rural areas. I would like to ascertain whether it will be possible to get the Minister to discuss with us how the situation will be dealt with. In Carrigaholt, west Clare, the post office closed some time ago. The salary for a new person to take up the job is so small that it is tantamount to...

Seanad: Drug Misuse: Statements (16 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: It is good to hear a constructive speech from the Opposition, rare as it is. There are good initiatives outlined in the Senator's contribution and they will be taken into account by the Minister of State. It is important to acknowledge the work being done by the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, and to thank him for his contribution to this debate. It set out the strategy being...

Seanad: Partnership Agreement with the Farming Pillar: Statements (16 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: I wish to record the appreciation of the farming community in my area for the work the Minister has done since she took up office. I recall occasions we stayed up all night debating agriculture issues in the House because agriculture is such a controversial and involved area that occupies the minds of politicians and farmers. It is strange to see so little attention being paid to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: A couple of weeks ago, I raised the question of the ongoing reorganisation of community and Leader organisations and the various companies involved in community work and enterprise development in the regions. Some discussions on this matter have been initiated by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, and it would be opportune if he were invited to the...

Seanad: Telecommunications Structures: Motion (8 Nov 2006)

Brendan Daly: I appreciate the opportunity to comment on this debate and the amendment to the motion which I broadly support. It is a timely debate because there has been widespread unrest at some of the developments taking place in my constituency and in some of the country areas, especially adjacent to schools, play areas, hospitals, etc. While no major problems have been identified to date from...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Brendan Daly: Senator Feeney very capably made the point I wished to make, that it is most important to be balanced in the debate on nursing homes. I am aware of a number of institutions in County Clare which provide excellent service and care for the elderly. Places such as St. Joseph's Hospital in Ennis, Regina House, Cahercalla, Carrigoran and many community hospitals provide a level of standards and...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Daly: The Senator should explain his interest.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Daly: Dialogue between the European Community and the United States authorities on the development of an open skies policy for aviation has been ongoing for many years. The Acting Leader will be aware that the Minister for Transport is involved in the discussions, which seem to be getting bogged down. Given that an agreement now appears unlikely, can the Acting Leader arrange for the Minister for...

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

Brendan Daly: I welcome the Green Paper and the Government's commitment that there will not be a break-up of the ESB which has been indicated by commentators for some time. This has confirmed that the ESB will remain the dominant force in the energy area for the foreseeable future. I also welcome the decision to press ahead with renewables, especially ocean energy. I express our appreciation for the work...