Results 41-60 of 62 for long speaker:Eamon Scanlon

Topical Issue Debate: Nitrates Usage (4 Oct 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: ...been exceptional challenges in some counties as a result of high rainfall. I understand that farmers in Northern Ireland have been given an exemption to spread slurry past next week's deadline, as long as they can provide a reasonable explanation for such an extension.  I urge the Minister to argue for a similar exemption for farmers here. The Northern Ireland Minister of...

Housing (Sale of Local Authority Housing) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Jul 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: ..., in effect, the Government tenant purchase scheme isolates tenants in Part V social houses in private developments. The Bill, if accepted, will give all local authority tenants the right to make a long-term investment in their community by owning their own home. The Bill amends the primary legislation to allow local authority tenants in Part V houses the opportunity to purchase their...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Library Services (13 Jul 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: ...to allow time to put through a new Bill with clear cultural exemptions for library procurement; if he is aware that the procurement policy will force the closure of bookseller library suppliers and long-established businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21462/16]

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: I welcome the opportunity to speak about the result of the British referendum last Friday. After the shock, we are now facing the reality. The referendum campaign was very long and featured only extreme arguments on both sides. I cannot remember the seven concessions on reform issues the British Government negotiated at European Council level being debated in the campaign. As with all...

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 May 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: ...home mortgages in arrears and 50,000 of them are more than a year behind in repayments, with accumulated arrears amounting to €2.3 billion. While the number of households in short-term arrears has fallen, the trend in long-term arrears has been steadily worsening. That is because of the restrictions of the banks and their enforcement of penalties on people who have difficulty...

Schools Building Projects. (1 Jul 2009)

Eamon Scanlon: ...a new school. The site is adjacent to a football pitch, is of ample size and safe. The parents of the children attending the school have raised funds to provide for construction of a 100 yard long road into the site. While that might not sound like much it took a great deal of hard work and commitment by parents, many of whose children may never use the school as they will have gone...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2009)

Eamon Scanlon: ...in funding was secured for social housing as well an additional €80 million under the capital loan and subsidy scheme for voluntary housing projects. To further meet demand, recently a new long leasing initiative was launched, under which authorities will procure properties on long term leases of ten to 20 years to meet demand for social housing. A fund of €20 million has been made...

Health Services. (27 Jan 2009)

Eamon Scanlon: ...state of the art facility in Manorhamilton, just a few miles from Sligo. There is no shortage of skilled workers in the area. A top class management structure has in place in the north west for a long time. A meeting was held recently between Oireachtas Members from Sligo, Leitrim and east Mayo with consultants and other doctors at Sligo General Hospital in relation to cancer services....

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

Eamon Scanlon: ...for cars is to influence the purchasing decisions of consumers by rewarding the buyers of low-emitting cars and charging a premium on less efficient vehicles. It makes sense and will have long-term positive effects for generations to come. Motorists buying a new car can now make a positive choice on investment and environmental grounds by purchasing a low-emitting vehicle. As well as...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)

Eamon Scanlon: ...to hear what was going on. Things certainly have changed since then as practically every room in every house has a television, which is to be welcomed in certain circumstances. We have come a long way since then and have further to go. TV3 has been a welcome addition to the market. This was seen most recently in respect of coverage of the All-Ireland championships matches. In the most...

Seanad: Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Jun 2006)

Eamon Scanlon: ...signed. There should be a system to draw up a contract between the county council and the seller. This would safeguard the property for the buyer. Many people lose out because the process takes too long. Today I dealt with a case that has dragged on for three months. While most sellers are decent people, some will resist selling in this case. I ask the Minister of State to request his...

Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Eamon Scanlon: ...with cancer. I remember the trauma in our house at that time. I am delighted to say she is alive and well in 2006. It certainly brought it home to me and I have never forgotten the effect the longest day I have ever lived had on our lives at the time. It is good that we are having the debate during which many issues have been raised, including that of BreastCheck. That service is not yet...

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Eamon Scanlon: ...tanks. I know it is at a standstill at present. However, the only issue to be resolved is whether it can be drawn down over one year or three years. I hope it is three years because one year is not long enough to obtain planning permission and to provide the storage tanks. I wish the Minister well and I know he has the interests of farmers at heart. This issue must be grappled with. I...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Eamon Scanlon: ...House and I congratulate his colleague, Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Fahey, on bringing this Bill to the House. The Bill has been discussed for a long time and the Minister of State consulted many groups on it. Disability strikes in many ways. We are only too aware of the impact it has on the disabled person and on the life of his or her...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Eamon Scanlon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and congratulate the Tánaiste and her Department on bringing forward the Bill so speedily. Many elderly people are in or waiting to get into long-term care hospitals and there is much confusion in regard to the current situation. While this problem arose almost 30 years ago, the Bill will resolve it once and for all. We can get into the blame game...

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Eamon Scanlon: I welcome the Minister to the House, and am glad to have the opportunity to address such an important issue which will have repercussions for a long time. The Supreme Court has brought clarity and finality to a matter which was left to fester for 29 years, namely, the legal basis for the obligation on people in long-term care to contribute towards their living costs. This was the policy of 11...

Seanad: Public Private Partnerships: Statements. (17 Nov 2004)

Eamon Scanlon: ...there is little required when a school is new. After five or ten years, however, a school of 540 pupils will require significant maintenance. A scheme such as this represents value for money in the long term. I agree with Senator O'Toole that roads represent a separate issue. Unlike a school, the value of which will probably depreciate, the value of a road or toll bridge will appreciate....

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2004)

Eamon Scanlon: ...morning highlighting the concerns of the restaurant business about drink being ordered with meals. I am sure it is more relevant to Dublin than rural Ireland. However, drink will be delivered as long as the person collecting it has the money to pay for it. There is no control as regards who may be receiving this drink. I believe it is a retrograde step and there should be more controls in...

Seanad: Land Bill 2004: Second Stage. (7 Oct 2004)

Eamon Scanlon: ...six month timescale may be too short. I know from my auctioneering business that the situation regarding some titles is a mess. Sometimes they go back over two or three generations which takes a long time to sort out, so perhaps we should examine this aspect. It is important to get the information out to farmers. Some speakers suggested that the Department should notify farmers of their...

Seanad: Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (1 Jul 2004)

Eamon Scanlon: ...a body whose brief is to find the truth and deliver justice. The issues of public concern the commissions will investigate will not be trivial matters, but serious issues that could have long-term effects on Irish society. The Bill originates in the need to provide a means for investigation into child sex abuse scandals and other issues of national concern. It is essential to have a...