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Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jan 2011)

Liz McManus: ...efficient operator out of 29 countries. In 20 years, the price of a stamp increased on only three occasions and lags inflation for the same period. We are talking about a good operation, so my feeling is "If it's not broke, don't fix it". We may say that nobody else coming in from the private sector would have a major impact on An Post in these hard times. However, the legislation is...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: ...the work to be done by the joint committee. The committee does not want to take over the role of the Minister because, ultimately, he has complete power in this matter. He should, therefore, not feel in any way threatened but we certainly need to learn from the experience we had. The system would be better and much more transparent and efficient if the Minister informed the committee of...

Broadcasting Act 2009 (Section 33) Levy Order 2010 : Motion (9 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: ...and Natural Resources did something unusual. It recommended the annulment of the broadcasting levy scheme. All parties, Government and Opposition, supported the motion. They shared the same feeling of outrage at what is being done, particularly in respect of how it affects the smaller operator such as local radio stations across the country. We now have an opportunity to put things...

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Liz McManus: ...was that much of the damage in terms of the breakdown in trust occurred before Shell got involved. There was a legacy of bad faith and it must be acknowledged that much of this is about people feeling powerless and helpless in regard to decisions being made in which they felt they had no involvement and by which they felt extremely threatened. Obviously, safety concerns are central to...

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Liz McManus: Others might even feel green with envy.

Carbon Budget: Statements (11 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: ...transformational piece of legislation where the Taoiseach will take charge and manage the project in a coherent way. I hope it is not the case but there seems to be a real danger that the Minister feels this is his area and he must hold on to it no matter what. That is not the way of the world anymore. I will never take from the Green Party its role as a pioneer in this area but this...

(8 Jul 2009)

Liz McManus: ...made this point better than I. We also propose a measure to wipe clean the criminal records relating to committal to an institution. We should not under estimate the burden that many survivors feel they still carry as a result of these court records.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: This happens and I really feel it should not happen. As it is already in law, we are perpetuating it. Instead of doing things better, we are doing them the way they were done in the past. One of the problems with legislation is that it is written in very obscure language and it is difficult for people to connect with it. Stating that we must do this because it is in some other piece of...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: ...have recognised it in the sense that they have accepted a reduction in pay. That should be much more the way to go in terms of fairness within the structures of RTE. Other than that, people feel very alienated by what is going on. The Minister says he agrees with me on the culture; it is up to him to ensure we do something practical to get the right outcome.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Liz McManus: ...were not there, there would be no school in County Wicklow for children with autism. That is unsustainable. Barnacoyle needs to be treated fairly. I am concerned that the Ó Cuanacháin family feels it has no option but to take a case to the Supreme Court, with the trauma and expense that involves, because this matter between the school and the Department has not been resolved. I...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: ...of copyright. It is an issue for independent producers and much frustration is experienced where something is made for a television station such as RTE or TV3 and the independent film producer feels that it could be exploited further but the television station holds copyright. How will this be dealt with? Having a film channel is a very enlightened idea and I am not afraid of it being a...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: They feel they are under attack and are very concerned that the forthcoming budget may undermine their position further. Will the Tánaiste ensure that the status of carers is recognised in law? The health (miscellaneous provisions) (no. 2) Bill should acknowledge in law the valuable health care and social care that carers provide to those who need it, such that their interests will be...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: ...in it. While I may have preferred to have the role extended, it is still a progressive step. Members of this House spend considerable numbers of hours in committees and sometimes there is a feeling that we are going nowhere and are wasting our time. This is the kind of change which is straightforward and simple, but significant, and I have no doubt that the committee will live up to the...

Dáil Sittings: Motion (17 Jun 2008)

Liz McManus: ...many challenges and none more essential than in the area of energy. Oil prices have reached a record $140 a barrel, which represents a 40% increase since Christmas. Commuters and road hauliers feel they are being mugged on garage forecourts given the costs they are facing. Petrol has risen nearly 7% in one month alone, while the cost of diesel has jumped by 30% in nine months....

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Liz McManus: ...has been introduced, but it will not come into effect until 1 July 2008. Some people took the Minister, Deputy Cowen, at his word and ordered cars with low emissions on 1 January 2008, but they feel damned sore about this matter. I am sure other Deputies have received e-mails from people who took the Minister at his word and bought a low emissions car, but now find that for the lifetime...

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Liz McManus: ...Health and Children is nobody else can take up the job. The obvious answer to this is that many of us on this side of the House would be willing to take up the challenge but the excuse that no one feels he or she could do better than the incumbent also shows the bankruptcy on the Government benches. Let us examine the record on hospital beds, medical cards, the consultant contract,...

Order of Business (14 Nov 2007)

Liz McManus: ...worse fashion than the previous Government. I believe we should prioritise the environment but it is clear that we cannot depend on the Green Party to prioritise the environment in Government. I feel strongly about this issue. It is an issue of democracy and environmental conservation. I ask that we have a debate on that issue in this Chamber so that we do not participate in what is a...

Pre-Budget Outlook: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: ...'s commitment to dealing with its carbon footprint and the wider issue of reducing energy consumption by example. A government with a green tinge should set a good example. Instead, there is a feeling of being let down with no reassurance in the pre-budget outlook report. The Estimates for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government have glaring anomalies by which I...

Fuel Prices. (11 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: ...and the fact that they tend to rise at the same time and stay at the same level. The price may vary regionally but within regions the price is more or less the same. If it looks, smells and feels like a cartel, one must do something about it. However, it is not clear who has the authority to do it. The Minister says he can deal with oil reserves but he will not deal with the issue...

Health Service Funding. (27 Jun 2007)

Liz McManus: Does the Minister not feel she should hang her head in shame? The news is worse than what was published in the papers. In 2006, €114 million of the capital fund was unspent and that is truly shocking. We have just heard about dialysis patients in Limerick who are unable to access dialysis at a reasonable time of day and there are similar needs across the country. Does the Minister...