Results 1-10 of 10 for destroyed speaker:James Browne

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

James Browne: ...the timelines as well. They are a carryover from what is there but I acknowledge they have probably been honoured in the breach, so we can amend it. This gambling legislation is crucial. Gambling is destroying people's lives every day. The idea that we would not pass gambling legislation is absolutely horrid and would be a failure of this Parliament. However, we can work...

Second Anniversary of War in Ukraine: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

James Browne: ...in Ukraine so that justice is served to the victims of this conflict and families that were torn apart can be reunited once more. As Putin prosecutes his war of choice, with indiscriminate bombing destroying civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, the need to support early recovery and longer term reconstruction efforts is clear. Although the ongoing destruction of Ukraine by Russia...

European Union Directive: Motion (19 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ...that preys on the most vulnerable in our society and involves the recruitment, transportation and exploitation of its victims. It is a criminal activity which should have no place whatsoever in our modern society and which destroys individuals’ lives by depriving people of their dignity, freedom and fundamental rights. It is distinct from people smuggling, a crime that was...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: ...concerned. For any young person thinking that this might be a way to make a few easy euro, they should be aware that having a criminal conviction with the terms "money laundering" and "terrorist financing" in that conviction could destroy any potential future career. I ask anybody, before they enter into such activity, to think seriously about the potential outcome for their long-term...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Jul 2020)

James Browne: ...issued in the UK this morning stated that the UK Government should issue an immediate apology to those suffering due to mesh implants. Women have been traumatised, experiencing crippling pain, destroyed relationships and financial ruin as a result of paying for operations. Will there be a State inquiry into this practice in Ireland? Will there be a State apology?

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (17 Jun 2020)

James Browne: ...at least another six to 12 months to be signed off on. That is disconcerting when one sees the level and increasing frequency of flooding in Enniscorthy. Businesses and houses are being damaged and destroyed on a regular basis.

Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2019)

James Browne: ...than an open prison. The despair and hopelessness that I saw among Palestinians was horrifying. They live under a crushing and suffocating administration that denies them dignity. They have been destroyed economically. The situation is desperate and deteriorating. Nevertheless, I met people who refused to surrender. These people demonstrate the courage to endure on a daily basis. We...

Palestine: Statements (15 May 2018)

James Browne: ...than an open prison. The despair and hopelessness I saw among Palestinians was horrifying. They live under a crushing and suffocating administration which denies them dignity. They have been destroyed economically. The situation is desperate and deteriorating. However, I met a people who refuse to surrender to their terror and daily demonstrate the courage to endure. The...

Cannabis for Medicinal Use (Regulations) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2016)

James Browne: ...also result from isolated events such as road traffic accidents. Chronic pain is debilitating and impacts on peoples' ability to work, sleep and do the simple things in life. It can effectively destroy their quality of life. There is some evidence to suggest medicinal cannabis can alleviate chronic pain and decrease reliance on other powerful prescriptive drugs such as opiates and can...

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

James Browne: ...of wood without the prior permission of the Israeli Government because in its view that plank could be used as a weapon. As a result of this, the Palestinians are unable to repair buildings that have been destroyed, including water factories, and they now have to import water from Israel. I implore the Government to support the UN ban on imports from companies that use products from the...