Results 1-12 of 12 for destroyed speaker:Seán Barrett

Paris Terrorist Attack: Statements (17 Nov 2015)

Seán Barrett: ...in solidarity and sympathy with the people of France in the face of these murderous terrorists and their misguided actions. Europe must stand firm against those who by their actions are endeavouring to destroy our freedom and our civilisation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of France at this particular time. I ask Members to stand for a minute's silence and invite those...

Autism Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: I want to allow as many Deputies to speak as possible. We have managed to get 18 speakers some mornings. I do not want that approach to be destroyed.

Topical Issue Matters. (22 Mar 2012)

Seán Barrett: ...need to locate an Irish citizen, details supplied, missing in Rishikesh, India, since February; (10) Deputy Patrick Nulty - the report of the Mahon tribunal; (11) Deputy Ann Phelan - the wish to destroy all the heel-prick data cards that are more than 11 years old; (12) Deputy Eamonn Maloney - the need for power of inquiry to be granted to the Oireachtas; (13) Deputy James Bannon - the...

Topical Issue Matters (6 Mar 2012)

Seán Barrett: ...advertising; (4) Deputy Simon Harris - the need to introduce measures to support retailers in combatting fraudulent online purchases; (5) Deputy Denis Naughten - the need to review the decision to destroy newborn screening cards; (6) Deputy Patrick O'Donovan - the future participation of Irish citizens who are overseas in referendums and elections; (7) Deputy Nicky McFadden - illegal...

Agreements with Members (12 Apr 2011)

Seán Barrett: ------and I will not allow it be destroyed by not providing time for their questions to be answered. When I ask the Deputy to co-operate, will he please co-operate? This is nothing to do with the content of the Moriarty tribunal.

Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2010)

Seán Barrett: I am sure the Minister will agree that after 20 years of war in this region it would be a shame if, at the last moment, the referenda were destroyed or a lack of confidence ensued because of lack of proper preparation. What efforts are being made by the UN Security Council to provide additional troops to maintain order and to ensure polling booths and all the paraphernalia required for the...

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: ...the context of Ireland's neutrality. In today's world, many of the threats faced by societies and states are not from each other but from armed groups and fundamentalist militants seeking to destroy the properties and lives of citizens. In light of these threats, it is important, therefore, for Ireland not to stand still by applying a 20th century form of neutrality to a 21st century...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Seán Barrett: ..., all one needs to do is look at a house to know. A local authority house costs a great deal of money, yet it could be in tatters and loud music could be coming from it. Drug dealing could be destroying other families in the estate. Children might not be allowed out because of intimidation. A signed tenancy agreement is a legal document. The matter should be addressed in this respect....

Public Transport. (12 Feb 2009)

Seán Barrett: ...to know what time their buses are arriving and that will connect with the DART when it is leaving. I call on the Minister of State to urge his colleague to examine this matter before Dublin Bus destroys any joined up way of thinking, so that we are certain to use public transport, be it the bus, the train, the DART or the Luas.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Sep 2008)

Seán Barrett: ...and it is part and parcel of the whole thing. The ratings go way up on the night of a general election count. Although people are really interested, we have done everything in our power to destroy their interest. I will give a small example. We introduced voting machines. Who ever asked for them? I never knocked on a door where somebody said to me: "Listen, Deputy Barrett, could you...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Barrett: ...in the new authority and that people like my good self can walk through the "Yes" lobby instead of the "No" lobby. The Minister should not put us in the position where once again we are destroying democracy. Deputy Noel Dempsey: I am listening.

Sports Funding. (29 Nov 2007)

Seán Barrett: .... This industry is highly mobile and the fear is always that unless one can retain one's stallions in Ireland, the mares will not be brought into the country. Consequently, this industry could be destroyed overnight. As both the racing industry and the breeding industry are important, I urge the Minister to ensure the renewal of this scheme. As Deputy Mitchell has suggested, other...