Results 121-140 of 900 for long speaker:Seán Barrett

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2012)

Seán Barrett: Can we please allow him to answer a question? I have worked with him long enough and I have every confidence in him.

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (27 Mar 2012)

Seán Barrett: ...which criticises named individuals who are very much in the public domain, I ask Members to be mindful when making their contributions to take into account as far as is reasonably possible the long-standing convention of this House, namely, that Members should avoid criticising or making charges against a person outside the House as he or she is defenceless against accusations made under...

Topical Issue Matters. (22 Mar 2012)

Seán Barrett: ...old; (12) Deputy Eamonn Maloney - the need for power of inquiry to be granted to the Oireachtas; (13) Deputy James Bannon - the need to review the cut in funding to St. Christopher's services, Longford; (14) Deputy Michael McGrath - the renegotiation of the repayment of €3.1 billion due at the end of March in respect of the IBRC promissory note arrangement; (15) Deputy Michael Creed -...

Visit of United States of America Delegation (14 Mar 2012)

Seán Barrett: ...us in Leinster House. It goes without saying that the relationship between our two countries is deep and meaningful. We have a rich tradition of mutual respect and friendship, borne out by the long history and association we share. In Ireland, we look west to America with pride when we consider the contribution made over centuries by the Irish to the richness of American society. We...

Topical Issue Matters (6 Mar 2012)

Seán Barrett: ...for sick children; (14) Deputy Thomas Pringle - the lack of availability of one and two bedroom apartments in rural areas; (15) Deputy Mary Lou McDonald - the need to address the loss of 41 long-term care beds at St. Mary's Hospital, Phoenix Park, Dublin; (16) Deputies Joanna Tuffy and Robert Troy - the need for reform of the blasphemy law in Pakistan; (17) Deputy Seamus Healy - the need...

Tributes to Staff Members (29 Feb 2012)

Seán Barrett: As Ceann Comhairle and on behalf of the Members I, too, wish both these gentlemen a very happy and long retirement. Both of them typify what public service is all about. From time to time, public servants are criticised, sometimes fairly and much of the time very unfairly. Both these gentlemen have portrayed what I believe is proper public service. Since I became Ceann Comhairle a short...

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Seán Barrett: As long as I am in the Chair, you are not going to use this Chamber to make accusations and allegations against people who are not here to defend themselves.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Seán Barrett: As long as I am in the Chair-----

Leaders' Questions (16 Feb 2012)

Seán Barrett: I am well aware of the history of Deputy Gilmore. I worked with him long enough. Would you mind asking your supplementary question?

Economic Management Council (13 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: As long as I am in the Chair, I will continue to apply the rules-----

Order of Business (1 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: I remind Deputies, irrespective of who is in the Chair, that there is a long-standing tradition that when the Chair stands, the Member in possession resumes his or her seat. I ask Deputy Doherty to obey that rule, otherwise there will be chaos in Parliament.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Barrett: ...of this House. I must abide by them and I try to be fair to everyone. The Deputy cannot jump up and down raising issues that are totally out of order. The Deputy knows that himself. He is long enough around here.

Topical Issue Matters (15 Nov 2011)

Seán Barrett: ...Flanagan - the need to put in place annual funding for the Northside Community Law Centre, Dublin; (7) Deputy Joe O'Reilly - the potential for the boarding out option to be used more widely as long-term care by the HSE; (8) Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív - an gá atá le cead a fháil cuid de na haonaid tithíochta sóisialta ag Áras Rónáin, Cill Rónáin, Árann a athrú ó thithe sóisialta...

Tributes to President Mary McAleese (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Barrett: ...course, the President is above and beyond debate in the House. The order made earlier today does not alter the fact that the President is not answerable to the House and that in accordance with long-standing rulings of the Chair, the conduct of the President in office is not open to criticism, direct or indirect. Members should be mindful that the early order does not allow for reference...

Topical Issue Matters (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Barrett: ...self harm; (9) Deputy Noel Harrington - the safety and transport issues involving the pier at the north harbour, Cape Clear Island, County Cork; (10) Deputy James Bannon - the need to designate Longford as a sub-office of the newly amalgamated Longford-Westmeath VEC; (11) Deputy Mattie McGrath - the reduction in funding to the nationwide community alert programme; (12) Deputy Paudie Coffey...

Topical Issue Matters (13 Oct 2011)

Seán Barrett: ...of a new secondary school due to be opened later this year and allied significant congestion; the project has been on the table since I was a member of Cork County Council in 1999 and for a long time before that and I understand it qualifies as a shovel ready project having completed the planning and land acquisition process; (4) Deputy Dessie Ellis - the need to address housing conditions...

Topical Issue Matters (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Barrett: ...critical for Bantry due to the construction of a new secondary school, due to be opened later this year, allied with the significant congestion. This project has been proposed for Bantry for as long as I was a member of Cork County Council, since 1999, and for a long time before this. I understand it would qualify as a shovel-ready project, having completed the planning process and land...

Leaders' Questions (6 Oct 2011)

Seán Barrett: We live in a democracy and as long as that is the case, that will apply to you, Deputy Keaveney. I ask Deputies to behave as if they were elected to a democracy. I call Deputy Higgins.

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2011)

Seán Barrett: The Deputy knows that very well, as he comes from a long-standing political family. Deputy Ferris on the Order of Business. No statements please, Deputy.

Topical Issue Matters (27 Sep 2011)

Seán Barrett: ...such as County Donegal; (9) Deputy Thomas Pringle - the need to restore the exceptional needs payment for applicants for social housing that are offered accommodation in properties secured under long-term leasing arrangements by local authorities; (11) Deputy Arthur Spring - the exodus of nursing staff from Kerry mental services; (12) Deputy Tom Hayes - the impact the closure of St....