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Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: They come here and read from the Koran of ICTU.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)

Shane Ross: If I may, I want to say one final sentence. I will vote for this Finance Bill, which I support because of the tremendous climate of economic growth and entrepreneurship and the Minister's courage on taxes for a long period, against the wishes of many to whom it would have been easier for him to surrender.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: I formally second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Norris. While enough has been said about the horror going on in Iraq, we deserve an explanation of the things that are being done in our name. It would be appropriate for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to attend the House weekly, not only to explain the Government's position but also to tell us what the Government...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: I do not wish to introduce a divisive element into the coalition without cracks. I think it may throw some light on that particular issue, however.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: Senator Mansergh may be able to help Senator White out of her difficulties.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: Maybe you could give her that permission, a Chathaoirligh, or she could do it on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: It has never stopped the Leader before.

Seanad: Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq: Statements. (2 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Tuffy for giving me a minute of her time. I will not dwell on the military situation, past or present, but I make a plea to the Government based on some of the views of Senators Tuffy and Maurice Hayes. When this is over, in so far as that is possible, the future of Iraq should be in the hands of the Iraqi people and not in the hands of the United States. That is not a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: I endorse what Senator O'Toole said about the need for a debate on auctioneers, the construction industry and others involved in determining house prices. The cost of houses is causing huge problems and, if prices fall, these will be even greater. I am glad Senator O'Toole has been reading my articles in the Sunday Independent and I hope he also reads those on social partnership shortly...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)

Shane Ross: It is important that the activities of those in a profession such as auctioneering which is not regulated should be monitored by the Oireachtas. As Senator O'Toole stated, No. 6 of the non-governmental motions on the Order Paper calls for an investigation by the Oireachtas into the auctioneering profession. When the property market is – as is the case at present – in a state of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2003)

Shane Ross: I would like to briefly endorse the calls for a debate on the health service. There is little doubt that the crisis affecting the service is financial in nature. It would not be right, however, to have a debate in the House without recognising that, if this can be resolved or alleviated by injecting money into the health service, we cannot ignore the fact that there is a source of this money,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2003)

Shane Ross: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

Shane Ross: Like Senator Mansergh, I agree with what Senators Brian Hayes and Maurice Hayes have said. Respect for minorities who may want to maintain their identities should also be borne in mind. Whereas the motives of those in the majority church may be ones that we criticise, there may not be enthusiasm for this from all minorities. I would hate to think that they would have something imposed on them...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

Shane Ross: Conversely, it is probably wrong for us to lecture others about cutting back when we are awarding ourselves very large amounts of money.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

Shane Ross: Every Member of this House is about to receive a large cheque for pay dating back to 2001. It is important—

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

Shane Ross: Perhaps I can finish on this point without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

Shane Ross: I know it is embarrassing for all Members—

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

Shane Ross: —but it is important that the public should know that, with the approval of every Member of the House, each of us will receive a large cheque in the next few weeks.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Shane Ross: I must confess to a certain degree of surprise at the way the motion has gone because when I spoke to Senator O'Toole in the corridors about it, I felt a certain indifference to it because I thought it would be, as is normal in the case of Government motions, a lap of honour for the Minister. Everybody in the House knows that when the Government takes this time, it congratulates the Minister...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Shane Ross: I am staggered that any Opposition Member can oppose it and condemn the Minister for what is possibly his greatest strength. I agree with Senator Wilson. As an Independent Senator, I suppose I am officially a member of the Opposition in this House—