Results 1-20 of 59 for drugs speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Paddy Burke: ...debate here about road safety. I have raised the issue of road safety here on a number of occasions, particularly as regards the lack of statistics being put together after accidents, whether there is drug testing or blood testing. There is no collation of those figures at all. The Road Safety Authority should make that a priority, and I hope that the Acting Leader will arrange for a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Paddy Burke: ...of those involved in the accident and whether they were drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcyclists or cyclists. The problem is there are no statistics in respect of whether the driver was drunk or on drugs. Other matters not recorded are the type of driving licence or experience of the driver, the age and roadworthiness of the car, weather conditions at the time of the accident, the...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Paddy Burke: ...is somewhere in the region of €12 billion, which is massive, and people say there is little we can do. There is something we can do, which has to be done at a European level. We all know where the drugs are coming from; the majority of drugs are coming from South America. The EU should consider imposing sanctions on countries that are doing little to curtail the production and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Paddy Burke: ...families and some were going to work and they were put out of their way. The CEO of Dublin Airport said this could happen in Shannon, Knock or Cork airports or at big events. I believe it is drug related. Is there any reason drones would be flying around Dublin Airport? It is hardly a drone that a mother bought for a child as a Christmas present. It was hardly someone who uses a drone...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Oct 2022)

Paddy Burke: ...by the taxpayer and taxes are collected from drink and cigarettes. This is a case of double standards. Any organisation that can help to prevent excessive drinking and the abuse of drink and drugs is to be welcomed. I welcome anything that Drinkaware does in promoting an anti-drinking and anti-drugs message. It is a bit rich of organisations to complain about those who are doing great...

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Paddy Burke: ...around a course and holding a stick in their hands to hit a ball. This is an area that the Government should consider in terms of 5 March. One of the big areas that concerns mental health is drugs. I compliment the Garda on taking the step to perform drug tests at work. The Government should consider introducing drug testing in the workforce. There are countries that have drug testing...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Paddy Burke: I support Senators Ardagh, Ruane and Humphreys who have called for a debate in this House on the drugs issue. It is no wonder that people are looking to get extra territory because this is a very lucrative business. I recently attended a policing board meeting in Castlebar, County Mayo. Every second speaker at the meeting spoke about the drugs issue, which is affecting people across the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Paddy Burke: There is no doubt that there is a drugs epidemic in this country. If we were to contain it, or even to try to contain it, we would need twice as many gardaí as we have at present. I suggest that when we debate this matter, we should consider the introduction of drug testing in the workplace. We need to tackle this problem from the other end. There are countries where drug testing is...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Paddy Burke: ...Síochána has conducted its business in recent years. To give credit where it is due, I congratulate it on how it has combatted crime in recent months and the success it has had in breaking the drug gangs in this country.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Paddy Burke: ...is outstanding and I congratulate it. The public should not be afraid to go to the Garda Síochána. Gardaí are the only people we can turn to in our hour of need when there are break-ins, drug crime and so forth. The more people go to them and the more information they have, the better.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: ...notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to clarify the reason the drug Sativex, a treatment for people with multiple sclerosis who suffer from spasticity, is still not available in Ireland and has not been introduced under the HSE drug payment scheme or...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (14 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: ...Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to clarify why Xolair, an approved treatment for severe allergic asthma, has not yet been introduced under the HSE drug payment scheme or reimbursement scheme for persons who are asthmatic. I have also received notice from Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh of the following matter: An gá atá ann go...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: ...have occurred. I have also received notice from Senator Michael D'Arcy of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to outline his position with regard to the new cystic fibrosis drug Orkami. I have also received notice from Senator Denis Landy of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Defence to make part of the vacant Army barracks in Mullingar available to...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Dec 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...in salary achieved for workers. I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to clarify why Xolair, an approved treatment for severe allergic asthma, has not yet been introduced under the HSE drug payment scheme or reimbursement scheme for persons who are asthmatic. I have also received notice from Senator Catherine...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (19 Nov 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...Drama League of Ireland to an agency in London. I have also received notice from Senator Mark Daly of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on the issue of drugs being smuggled into the south west coast of Ireland, including Kerry, by sea and to outline how many personnel are specifically dedicated to this issue in these areas. I have also...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Nov 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...for Foreign Affairs and Trade for the establishment of a new cross-Border task force to tackle organised crime in the area and issues such as large-scale smuggling operations, fuel laundering, drug dealing and extortion. I have also received notice from Senator Catherine Noone of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the position regarding the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Paddy Burke: Senator Darragh O'Brien has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Health on the specific issue of the availability of the drug, Fampyra, in the treatment of MS be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Jun 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...screening.I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to clarify the current position in respect of the setting up of a drugs review committee for orphan drugs, as such a proposal was outlined in the rare disease plan.I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion. I have selected the matters...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Jun 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...for a fish farm in Galway. I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to clarify the position in respect of the setting up of a drugs review committee for orphan drugs, as such a proposal was outlined in the rare disease plan. I have also received notice from Senator Mary Moran of the following matter:The need for the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Jun 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...the new process.I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to clarify the current position in respect of the setting up of a drugs review committee for orphan drugs, as such proposal was outlined in the rare disease plan.I have also received notice from Senator James Heffernan of the following matter: The need for the...