White, AlexThursday, 22 October 2009 |
Seanad Eireann Debate
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Order of Business.
I am extremely disappointed that the Government appears to have lost out on the opportunity afforded to it when its representatives met the social partners — I believe they are still referred to in th...
Over and over again, Members were exploding with indignation. I include in that the Senator who has just——
Yes.
There is a serious point to be made in respect of this matter. It was stated on the radio a few moments ago that in the eyes of many members of the public, the show was over for the Seanad. It may se...
Members of Parliament should have a better sense of what——
This is another example of that to which I am referring.
People who have been Members of Parliament for 20 years or more do not appear to be able to act with a basic level of decorum.
During yesterday’s proceedings Senator Regan took the opportunity to misquote me. I never stated this House served no useful purpose. I am not a supporter or member of the Fine Gael Party. However,...
No, it is not.
Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy.
On behalf of the Labour Party I add my voice to the tributes paid to our colleague in Seanad Éireann, the late Senator Kett. Like Senator Quinn, although I tend to spend more time on the southside th...
Business of Seanad.
I would like to contribute.
European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed).
I welcome the passing of the Lisbon treaty by a large majority of 2 to 1, which was an excellent outcome. I congratulate the Minister of State and all the leading spokespersons who ran a much better ...
It is not pretty. We have all had to examine European directives and other measures for different reasons. I have to struggle with them in another life. It is not exciting or entertaining and it is...
European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages.
The issue to which I wish to refer also arose in the context of the 2007 Act. The Minister of State may be familiar with the position my party took on that occasion. I take this opportunity to reite...
Whereas the Bill does not bring about any particular change, it is certainly highly relevant. I am not, as has been suggested, merely seizing upon a convenient opportunity to bounce the ball again. ...
I also thank the Minister of State and his officials for their attentive approach, as always, to the debate in the Seanad. As Senator Leyden observed, it is an important moment for the Seanad. It al...
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