Results 1-13 of 13 for destroyed speaker:Pat Breen

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (29 Apr 2015)

Pat Breen: ...water and electricity and are sleeping on the streets because of the fear that many of the remaining buildings are unsafe. Along with the huge loss of life, much of the Nepalese culture has also been destroyed, such as their temples. While many supplies are coming in, the airport is still congested as people rush to leave the country. Our thoughts are with those people affected,...

Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Pat Breen: ...golf course. Two greens were literally washed away by the force of the tide. Some 20 m or 30 m of land was literally taken away from the coastline. This must not continue; otherwise the complex will be destroyed, in addition to the famous golf course. There is a need to carry out works to ensure the golf course is protected. Doonbeg Golf Club employs over 240 people in the summer and...

Recent Severe Storm Damage: Statements (16 Jan 2014)

Pat Breen: .... An island was created at Kilcredaun and Carrigaholt was cut off, the supporting sea wall in Kilbaha was washed away at 9 a.m. as local people looked on, the coast road to the Bridges of Ross was destroyed, roads in Doonbeg were decimated and sand disappeared from various beaches in the area. It was heartbreaking to visit the community in Quilty on Friday morning last and listen to the...

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2011)

Pat Breen: ...we have to fill. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, said on Tuesday: The people of Ireland have paid a high price for this mismanagement of the economy. Personal wealth has been destroyed, thousands of people are sinking into poverty, emigration has returned and unemployment is far too high. The Government has made a very good start. As Chairman of the Joint Committee on...

Interception of Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla: Motion (1 Jun 2010)

Pat Breen: ...standing at 80%, what future will the people of Gaza have? Before the invasion of Gaza, the area had a strong agricultural sector, producing 400,000 tonnes of food per annum. Israeli bombs destroyed most production, flattening orchards and olive and date groves. As a result, little food is being produced in Gaza. We also saw at first hand the lack of mechanical machines in Gaza. We...

Waste Management (5 May 2010)

Pat Breen: .... I appeal tonight to the Minister to amend the necessary legislation to assist local authorities in their efforts to stamp out this increased level of illegal dumping in our counties. It is destroying our countryside and is causing severe problems. It is unsightly and is putting tourists off. I hope that the Government, in conjunction with the local authorities, will put in place an...

Child Welfare and Protection Services: Statements (29 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: ...of the lives. It is a life sentence for many of them. I have met many of these victims in more recent times, and it can be seen in their faces that they carry scars. So many children have been destroyed by abuse. It is not only in institutions that abuse takes place; it also takes place in family homes, and many people are afraid to speak out about it. Our Constitution, and the 1916...

Requests to move Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 (9 Feb 2010)

Pat Breen: ...on the rise again and this tax is affecting our competitiveness. I want the Minister for Finance to clarify immediately if he will abolish this tax as it is an unfair tax in an island nation, is destroying the aviation sector and is wiping out the region. The Minister must take action now and acknowledge the mistake he made in introducing the air travel tax.

Banking System: Motion (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: ...46% of the loan book. The PWC report published last week also described substantial exposure. The crisis in our banking system exposes the cronyism between developers and the Government which has destroyed our reputation and brought this country to its knees, and all those bankers who caused this are leaving with golden handshakes. It is grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and...

Road Safety: Motion (16 Oct 2007)

Pat Breen: ...settled their differences with regard to compulsory testing. It is our job, as legislators, to introduce compulsory alcohol testing on the roads without further delay. Too many families have been destroyed as a result of fatal road accidents. It is important that we act immediately to reduce the number of deaths on our roads.

Written Answers — Noxious Weeds: Noxious Weeds (13 Dec 2005)

Pat Breen: ...her Department is complying with the Noxious Weeds Act 1936 in this regard; if a code of good practice regarding same has been drafted and implemented; the number of occupiers of lands failing to destroy same who have been prosecuted in each of the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; the budget available for eradication measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38818/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (13 Dec 2005)

Pat Breen: ...responsibility for the policing of the Noxious Weeds Act 1936, particularly as it relates to the control of ragwort, is the duty of An Garda Síochána; the number of occupiers of lands failing to destroy same who have been prosecuted in each of the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; if his Department or An Garda Síochána have been consulted by the Department of Agriculture and Food regarding...

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Breen: ...to issue prescriptions, including licensed merchants and pharmacies. Ireland is fast becoming a country of regulation after regulation. The Government is driving this new regulation which will destroy the livelihoods of many farmers, young and old, and in turn drive many people off the land. When I was growing up in County Clare every village had a butcher shop and small abattoirs supplied...