O'Rourke, MaryWednesday, 17 May 2006 |
Seanad Eireann Debate
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Order of Business.
The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 25, motion 23. No. 1, a referral motion whereby the subject matter of motion 14 on today’s Order Paper is being referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Eq...
It is quite possible.
Sméara dubha.
Senator Finucane, the acting leader of Fine Gael, raised the serious matter of housing. All of us who conduct public business at weekends will know it remains, and has always been, the biggest issue a...
This debate is quite foolish. I do not mean the Senator is foolish — I know well he is not one bit foolish.
There was no way there would be significant price reductions in local supermarkets the day after the order was rescinded. That was never going to happen. I agree that we need to know what the passage ...
Under the Constitution no land can be snatched from anybody, thankfully. The Senator also mentioned illegal moneylenders. The Consumer Credit Act should take care of them. The Money Advice and Budgeti...
I have done so and it has proved worthwhile. Nevertheless, I will ask if we could debate illegal moneylending. Senator Ross spoke about nuclear waste and energy. I was amazed at the ferocity of the Pr...
Indeed, the independent republic of North Great Georges Street. Everybody got a tree. I cannot figure out how the Senator was not told about that. Senator Norris also mentioned the insurance Bill. Tha...
Yes. We are all bidden there quite soon for development. Our two counties are very happy.
I do not mind if it is launched ten times, as long as we get it. Senator John Paul Phelan also mentioned wind energy. He will be here tonight to talk. Good man.
Senator McHugh asked that the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources be asked to attend the House to explain why broadband is available in the North of Ireland while we do not have ...
I cannot understand that. I am aghast. Why does the Senator not do something about it?
Amendment put.
Voted No
Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion.
I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the foll...
Ageism Policy: Statements.
The Senator is only a child.
Ageism Policy: Statements (Resumed).
Are they too old to have a drink?
I never knew about that.
We must hear this.
They will be in the document.
The Senators should listen to this one.
A useful member of society.
I am pleased the Seanad is debating this issue. Senator White suggested the topic to me and I found the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Fahey, most will...
A particular Minister says “Hello, dear” every time he meets me. I have made a vow that the next time he says it I will slap his face publicly. I do not care who is coming or going.
Indeed. Ageism puts a tag on a person whose qualities do not bear witness to that tag. Some people may wish to put their feet up at a certain age. Not everyone has to run the marathon and if they wish...
No, all of us were reared properly to treat people with respect so the Leas-Chathaoirleach can take that idea out of his silly little mind. Those of us who believe ageism is incorrect must be clear th...
The Senator should have said “Only to Senators”.
Not if there is a strike.
They say “Don’t forget to put your feet up and go on a cruise”.
If the Senator met a nice Bavarian, she would be.
I know that one.
Or the Dylan Thomas poem entitled “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night”.
Swim.
I would not be terrified. It would be boring.
Yes, there was nothing wrong with him, it was the gear stick that was wrong.
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