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Social Welfare Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Cyprian Brady: ...increases and people have trotted them out in the House on numerous occasions. I have spoken to many different groups and individuals since the budget. There is a general acceptance that we are where we are. The reality is that if we did not make these choices now, the chances are that the cuts which would have had to be made next year would have been savage. This part of the budget,...

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Cyprian Brady: ...the present climate, it must be ensured that the changes that are made are seen to be equitable. Many people have said they are willing to make sacrifices and we must tap into the acceptance that we are where we are and we need to do what we need to do. This is another step in the Government's plan. People cannot be blamed for being worried. The Government must strike the correct...

Unemployment Levels: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion because we are where we are in these particular times. The Taoiseach recently described the current circumstances as the worst global economic situation in the past 70 years. It behoves us to ensure that the measures we introduce protect to the greatest extent possible those who are in employment or are seeking work. The decisions we make...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements. (18 Jun 2008)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this particular issue because over the past number of weeks, the people have spoken, made their decision and we are where we are now. As a local representative in Dublin Central, I had the privilege of working with committed members of the community who gave their time and energy to canvass for a "Yes" vote in the Lisbon treaty referendum over the best...

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

Cyprian Brady: ...our control, such as the events of 11 September 2001, fuel and oil prices and problems with the economies of other countries. By sound government and the hard work of the people of this country, we are where we are today. For us to be able to have sustained and continued an average yearly growth of 7% over the past ten years is a phenomenal achievement when one considers that we had...