Results 161-180 of 391 for speaker:Brendan Daly

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: Deputy Healy-Rae was responsible for that road being built.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: I thank Senator Bradford and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Daly: In regard to Senator Ryan's comments, it would be a very bad day for free speech and democracy in this country if people were prevented from expressing their views on issues because of the fear of being carpeted by their employers, or party leaders for that matter. We should bear this in mind. People are perfectly entitled to express their personal views about issues. Whether we like those...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Daly: I agree with Senator Brian Hayes's point regarding the widespread sense of relief at the cancellation of the demonstration scheduled to take place in Athlone on Sunday. However, he should speak to his colleague, Senator Jim Higgins, who supported the holding of that demonstration in an interview broadcast on national radio yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Daly: Fine Gael must resolve this issue because Senator Jim Higgins made a statement that conflicted with the sentiments expressed by Senator Brian Hayes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Daly: I am sure Deputy Kenny will have something to say about it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Daly: There has been a serious breakdown of law and order in Kilrush. The misconduct over the past six months in one part of Kilrush culminated in the firing of shots last night into the private dwelling of a local councillor whose daughter was treated for serious injuries in Ennis General Hospital last August. This is a serious problem in Kilrush. Will the Acting Leader ask the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Brendan Daly: I support Senator Callanan's compliments to the Minister for Agriculture and Food. Since we are on the subject, perhaps we could ask the Minister to outline the consequences of the single payment, especially for smaller farmers. Members will be aware that since the single payment came into operation, there has been a serious erosion of the incomes of many small farmers. There are also...

Seanad: Salmon Fisheries Report: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brendan Daly: I extend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Hazel Lawlor and her family on the tragic death of Liam Lawlor at the weekend. I also extend my sympathies to his brother, Noel Lawlor, with whom I canvassed in a by-election in Dundalk many years ago. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue and thank the committee for bringing the report before the House. I also thank Senator Dardis for preparing...

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Brendan Daly: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy John Browne, and his officials.

Seanad: Acute Hospital Services: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Brendan Daly: This debate will conclude at 2.30 p.m. and the Minister of State will have five minutes to reply.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Brendan Daly: I support Senator Coghlan's point about the danger to the oak forests, especially in Killarney National Park, because that dreaded disease is already in the rhododendrons. I support his call that we keep a close watch on that and get some indication from the Minister on how it can be dealt with. I would welcome a report on the decline of salmon stocks. It would be useful to debate that matter...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Brendan Daly: I ask the Leader to arrange for the Minister for Transport to give us an update on the bilateral negotiations between the EU and the USA on air transport. If the Government is involved in bilateral negotiations with the United States on air transport, it should be aware of the implications of the outcome of such negotiations for Shannon. There is concern in the Shannon region about what is...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: I do not wish to delay the legislation, but the Minister of State will be aware that, in certain areas, local farmers have foreshore rights to sand, gravel and seaweed. In many cases, those have not been exercised. When application has been made to extinguish foreshore rights, people turn up from God knows where to claim that they had such rights to sand, gravel and seaweed. Perhaps the...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: Concerns existed around the coast over the proposal to transport disused nuclear vessels to Sellafield to be dismantled. At the time, the Naval Service and the Army kept the vessels in question under surveillance. I am not sure of the final outcome of this matter. Is there any way to strengthen the law so we will have more effective control over vessels which pass through our territorial...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: I am glad to welcome the Minister of State. I appreciate the work he is doing on aviation generally. What is the European view on this issue? In the maritime area, a similar scenario occurred and an international fund has been long established. Ireland has had to pursue a number of claims and, although the claims process is slow, the fund is important. An application was made for substantial...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: The Minister of State is fully aware that the reason I am raising this matter is because we do not want a similar situation to occur here. It would be important to have a response from the communities concerned rather than an individual State in this regard.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: I have a second point. If this type of insurance existed at the time of the Air India disaster off the south-west coast, who would have responsibility for the large insurance bill rising from that incident? I do not wish to anticipate anything but international terrorism has been mentioned. If there were to be a tragic incident between here and the United States through a bombing or mishap,...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: The Minister of State might be able to enlighten me and help me along.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Brendan Daly: I am apprehensive about section 13.