Results 81-100 of 337 for long speaker:Pat Breen

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights and Access to Justice in Guatemala: Former Attorney General of Guatemala (3 Dec 2014)

Pat Breen: ...mobile phones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting as, even in silent mode, they cause interference with the recording equipment in the committee rooms. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses, or any official by name in such a way as to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria and Middle East: Dr. Nader Hashemi (19 Nov 2014)

Pat Breen: ...is that we will hear an opening statement from Dr. Hashemi before a question and answer session with the committee members. Dr. Hashemi’s statement has been sent to all members. It is quite a long statement. In order to get the best value from the meeting Dr. Hashemi might abbreviate his presentation to ten minutes and members will ask questions. I remind members, witnesses and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on Foreign Affairs and Trade Issues: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (11 Nov 2014)

Pat Breen: That was a long contribution, with questions and statements. I ask members to restrict themselves to questions rather than long statements. Otherwise we will be here all evening. Everyone wants to ask questions of the Minister. Many of the questions will overlap and there is no point in the Minister answering the same questions again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on Foreign Affairs and Trade Issues: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (11 Nov 2014)

Pat Breen: ...switch off their mobile phones for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference, even when left in silent mode, with the recording equipment in committee rooms. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Issues of Mutual Concern between Ireland and Colombia: Ambassador of Colombia (9 Oct 2014)

Pat Breen: ...Byrne visited the country earlier this year and I visited it with the then Deputy Michael D. Higgins three or four years ago. Colombia has had a terrible century and at times was on the brink of falling. Long-standing social injustices, underdevelopment and poverty generated by terrorism have been impacted on by a drug-fuelled business. However, Colombia has come a long way. Mr. Osorio...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Impact of Conflict in Syria: Concern (8 Oct 2014)

Pat Breen: ...with the recording equipment, even when left in silent mode. This is particularly important because the meeting is being broadcast live on the Oireachtas television channel. I remind Members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Register: Crosscare Migrant Project (1 Oct 2014)

Pat Breen: ...to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference even on silent mode with the recording equipment. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment, criticise or make charges against any person or body outside the House or an official either by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ebola Virus Outbreak in West Africa: Discussion (24 Sep 2014)

Pat Breen: ...committee rooms. This is particularly important today because our proceedings are being broadcast live on Oireachtas TV. In advance of today's hearing and presentations I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or body outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Gaza - Middle East Peace Process: Palestinian and Israeli Ambassadors (3 Sep 2014)

Pat Breen: I ask the Deputy to ask questions and not make a long speech.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Gaza - Middle East Peace Process: Palestinian and Israeli Ambassadors (3 Sep 2014)

Pat Breen: Members, please. The joint committee has had a long day, but let us get down to business and allow the ambassador answer those questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Gaza - Middle East Peace Process: Palestinian and Israeli Ambassadors (3 Sep 2014)

Pat Breen: .... This is particularly important today because proceedings are being covered live on television. In addition, in advance of hearing the Israeli ambassador's presentation, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or body outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Gaza - Middle East Peace Process: Palestinian and Israeli Ambassadors (3 Sep 2014)

Pat Breen: ...rooms. This is particularly important today because proceedings are being covered live on television. In addition, in advance of hearing the ambassador's presentation, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or body outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Situation: Ambassador of Iran to Ireland (9 Jul 2014)

Pat Breen: ...for the duration of the meeting as, even on silent mode, they cause interference with the recording equipment. In advance of hearing the ambassador's presentation, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or body outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Relations Between Ireland and Great Britain: Ambassador of Ireland to Great Britain (2 Jul 2014)

Pat Breen: ...broadcast live. Many people will consequently be watching the meeting, so it is important to turn off mobile phones. In advance of hearing the ambassador's presentation, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or body outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a...

State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: ...airlines and aviation companies in general and I am aware that many airlines are discussing developing routes to Shannon Airport. Airlines make money when their aircraft are in the air. They can avoid long inspection delays at US international hubs by using the US pre-clearance facilities available at Shannon Airport, which means that when flights arrive in the United States, they are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: ...of issues, including his time here. He is accompanied by his Minister, Mr. Jidda, head of chancery at the Nigerian Embassy. Before we hear from Ambassador Pwol, I wish to remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or body outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such...

Report on the Contribution of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Economic Recovery: Statements (28 Mar 2014)

Pat Breen: ...and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people". The vigorous and competent attention to Ireland's interests and responsibilities, for which the Department has long been known, cannot be separated easily from the promotion of economic interests abroad, which the embassy network has always pursued. Nonetheless, at present it is more important...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Pat Breen: The country is a very different place today compared to three years ago when the Government took office. We are no longer beholden to the troika and have successfully exited the bailout. We are back borrowing on the markets again and the economy has been returned to growth. However, there is no doubt that we still face a huge challenge, but substantial progress has been made. One of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Ukrainian Ambassador (5 Mar 2014)

Pat Breen: That was a long question.

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Pat Breen: ...to maintain its vital economic and social importance to our local communities. I welcome the many post office workers who have come to Dublin this evening, including many who have travelled long distances from my constituency in Clare. We will not make the same mistakes of the previous Government, which failed to address the real economic challenges facing our post offices. It was a...