Results 121-140 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (9 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: It has been a merry-go-round of discussions for the past two years with hospital, departmental and executive officials. The people of Clare want to see the hospital's development begin as soon as possible. The plan has been costed, evaluated and cleared by the Health Service Executive and the Department of Health and Children. The first phase of the development will cost €30 million. The...

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (9 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: I am sorry.

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (9 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: I wish to share time with Senator Kitt, who wishes to speak about Portiuncla and other hospitals in Galway.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: One of the most important recent appointments was that of Professor Drumm as the head of the Health Service Executive. A major reorganisation of administration of the health service and matters related to health is under way and there is widespread concern about the effects of these changes on various communities. We have heard contributions in this House on a number of occasions from EU...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

Brendan Daly: The Donegal democrat.

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

Brendan Daly: I will not express it in terms I would use outside the House but if things got difficult the State should support any airport that got into difficulty. Although the cost base problem at Shannon must be addressed, I cannot see these airports getting into difficulty. Much work has been done to reduce the cost base and the Minister's predecessor gave an undertaking that people would not be...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

Brendan Daly: It is early days to have a broad, critical discussion on the future of the three airports. They were set up a couple of years ago and have not yet got down to business. We are debating this matter on a day when Shannon Airport was awarded a prize for being one of the best airports in Ireland. Dramatic figures indicate Dublin Airport will have to erect tents on top of car parks to accommodate...

Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (21 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: I will not unduly delay the Bill. I compliment the Minister on a very innovative and forward-looking piece of legislation. The Department of Social and Family Affairs has been one of the most innovative Departments during my years in the House. Its work is reflected in the way in which it has approached the changes in society over the last number of years and the very positive approach...

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: Leaving aside the main issue, reference was made earlier to this motion and the creation of an all-party committee. Senator Ryan, though he may not have intended to, gave some indication of the difficulties with this when he mentioned the fact that the motion was being rejected before Members knew its contents. Perhaps if Members had been more informed this situation would not have arisen. If...

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: With whom did they agree that?

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: It has other powers.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: The difficulty with the Opposition Members in both Houses is reminiscent of a comment which I am sure the Minister of State has heard, namely, "I love you darling, but". There is always a "but", and their statements are always contradictory. While the Opposition Members are all in favour of decentralisation and want to see it working, they will always claim that the manner in which it is...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: As for people who want to make this a political issue, it was a political issue before the last election and it will be a political issue in the next election and probably in the subsequent one. It was a political issue in the general elections in 1981 and 1982, when the then leader of Senator Feighan's party, former Taoiseach, Garrett FitzGerald, and his Minister for Finance, John Bruton,...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and wish him well in his new post. I had a very quick read through the Bill, which represents a voyage of discovery for me. Practically every page of the Bill mentions an authority, a consultative committee, a vote registrar or a complaints officer. The appeals mechanism set out in the Bill for those with grievances is not very clear. Overall, I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Brendan Daly: Senators Cox and O'Meara raised the issue of cancer among women. A growing number of men are also suffering from prostate cancer, the early diagnosis of which can have a major impact. If we are to have a discussion on cancer, cancers affecting men should form part of it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Brendan Daly: I want to add to the comments made by Senators O'Toole and Feeney on the ability of people from other jurisdictions to practise here. The Leader might ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to give us an up-to-date briefing on the issue. I am aware of a person who, despite speaking seven languages and being licensed in another jurisdiction, cannot get a licence to practise...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Brendan Daly: Deputy Rabbitte forgot whether he got €2,000 or €3,000.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Brendan Daly: Tell us about Pat's amnesia.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Brendan Daly: She did not say that.

Seanad: Third Level Education: Statements (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Brendan Daly: The report we are discussing sets out the foundations for medical training and research for the foreseeable future, which I welcome. In response to the point made by Senator Brian Hayes, the working party visited the United Kingdom and had discussions with the personnel involved in the area. It is important to be aware of what is happening in other areas. A delegation from Sweden also...