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Seanad: Cuimhneachán ar Chothrom Céad Bliain an Chéad Suí de Seanad Éireann – 11 Nollaig 1922 - Commemoration of the Centenary of the First Sitting of Seanad Éireann – 11 December 1922 (12 Dec 2022)

Paddy Burke: ..., proposed by the former Senator Eoghan Harris and seconded by former Senator Joe O'Toole. We had a great debate in Seanad Éireann with the then Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, former Deputy Pat Carey. The Government of the day, comprising Fianna Fáil and the Green Party, agreed to amend the motion so that a review would be set up to look into the...

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Paddy Burke: ...such opportunities throughout the length and breadth of the country that could be looked at but the Departments, the local authority and the OPW all act too slowly. It has been a long time since Pat Rabbitte was the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. He was in the same Department as the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, whom I welcome to the House, is in now. He...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (25 Jun 2021)

Paddy Burke: ..., that those technological universities would have the power and the money to build on-campus student accommodation. I do not envy the job the Minister must do in housing. I was listening to "The Pat Kenny Show" today discussing horrendous housing problems also in Sweden. Not long ago they built 1.6 million housing units and they still have a crisis. There is a crisis too in housing in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Paddy Burke: On the report brought out by Pat Spillane a number of years ago, has that been consigned to the dustbin? He said that much of it was like confetti being spread all over the place. Has there a been a more concentrated effort in doing bigger projects? What has happened with that report?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jul 2020)

Paddy Burke: ...of meeting rooms when we return in September because joint committees will be up and running and we will need that space. I remember at that time the former head of the National Museum of Ireland, Dr. Pat Wallace, said that the staff of the museum cried when that space was given to the Seanad. We spent a considerable amount of money on it and I would hope that we would be able to use it...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Paddy Burke: ...sale for the All-Ireland Football Final but Senators would not. I got the same letter and I fully subscribe to the Senator's view on the matter. I understand any Member of this House from a participating county who sent in a letter and cheque received the same response. The GAA proceeded to roll out its former president and current MEP for the Ireland South region, Seán Kelly, who...

Seanad: Local Government Review: Statements (26 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: ...timeframe, we need to stick to the time of three minutes per Senator. I will ring the bell with half a minute to go. I acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery of former councillor Mr. Pat Crimmins.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (21 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: ...to support growing international calls describing the systematic murder, rape, slavery and persecution of Christians in the Middle East as “genocide”. I have also received notice from Senator Pat O'Neill of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to state whether he feels the proposed takeover of Slaney Meats by ABP Group will have...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (19 Nov 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...to Leitrim County Council to carry out improvement works on the access road to the home of Seán Mac Diarmada in advance of the 1916 commemorations. I have also received notice from Senator Pat O'Neill of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline whether any provision has been made to provide grants in respect of forestry...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Nov 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...received notice from Senator Catherine Noone of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Finance to outline the current position regarding the homecarer tax credit, how many people are in receipt of same and if there are plans to reform it. I have also received notice from Senator Pat O'Neill of the following matter:The need for the Minister Agriculture, Food and the Marine to...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Nov 2015)

Paddy Burke: I have received notice from Senator Pat O'Neill that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to state how many inspections have been carried out since the commencement of the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme, TAMS II, dairy scheme and whether there are plans to...

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

Paddy Burke: Before Senator Cummins continues, I would like to welcome the former Senator, Pat Magner, who is also a member of the working group. He is very welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Oct 2014)

Paddy Burke: Please allow Senator Pat O'Neill to make his contribution. Will Senator Mark Daly, please, resume his seat? Does Senator Pat O'Neill have a question for the Leader?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Sep 2014)

Paddy Burke: ..., whether the project will be included in a new building list, and her plans to increase the number of schools being built and to restore the minor works grant.I have also received notice from Senator Pat O'Neill of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the provision of a site for a new school for Coláiste Pobail Osraí,...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Jul 2014)

Paddy Burke: I have received notice from Senator Pat O'Neill that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to consider enacting legislation to regulate the piercing and tattooing industry in Ireland in order to safeguard children under 18 years of age.I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Nov 2013)

Paddy Burke: ...for Children and Youth Affairs to address the reason for the lengthy delay in a social worker's response to a father's request for a meeting regarding custodial arrangements for his daughter who is on the at-risk register (details supplied).I have also received notice from Senator Pat O'Neill of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Postcode Implementation (20 Jun 2013)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, to the House.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Pat The Cope Gallagher, MEP (25 Apr 2013)

Paddy Burke: On behalf of the Members of Seanad Éireann, I welcome Mr. Pat The Cope Gallagher, MEP, for the Ireland North-West constituency. Mr. Gallagher is a former Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for health promotion and food safety. He was also Minister of State in a number of former Government Departments, including the Department of the Marine and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Paddy Burke: Senator Pat O'Neill on a point of order.

Seanad: Visit of Chinese Delegation (23 May 2012)

Paddy Burke: Before proceeding to deal with the motion, I am sure Members would like to welcome Mr. Pat McLaughlin, president of Tallaght Institute of Technology and his colleagues from Nanjing University of Technology in China: Vice-President, Professor Gao Ming; Professor He Xuejun; Professor Gong Ning Sheng; Professor Peng Yahui; and Professor Jin Ou. They are welcome and I hope they have a good visit.