Results 121-140 of 1,094 for speaker:Camillus Glynn

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: In many respects, 2009 can be considered an annus horribilis. I referred to the devastating floods and the report on child abuse. I support colleagues who condemned the rape of that lady in Kerry. It was an outrageous act. I thought I would never see the day when someone who has committed a crime of that nature is defended by a cleric. It is so wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I commend the bishop on the stance he took, which showed badly needed leadership. We have had a tough time in the economy in 2009 in many respects. I do not like a development I referred to on 9 December, namely, that some people are demonising the public service.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Will the Cathaoirleach get building bricks for that gentleman? The best of people are in the public service-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: -----and what is being said by leaders in the private sector and some commentators in this House is not healthy for the economy.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Senator Buttimer can have this envelope if it keeps him quiet. Senators have requested debates on many occasions and I would have been among those. I wish to add a request for a debate on the Irish language. It has been some time since we had one. I am very unhappy at the manner in which the HSE treats the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar. It is outrageous and wrong. Yesterday I...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I support Senators Quinn, Wilson, O'Reilly and the others who spoke in favour of the value of the applied leaving certificate. I have a daughter who completed this course and know that it proved invaluable. The criteria that are being applied, as outlined by Senator Quinn, which debar those who have completed this course from entering the appropriate institutions for those who wish to enter...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Ba mhaith liom chomh maith fáilte a chur roimh an Seanadóir Niall Ó Brolcháin agus comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis. Tá aithne agam ar an Seanadóir le fada an lá. Go n-eirí leis. I welcome and congratulate Senator Niall Ó Brolcháin. I know him for quite some time and have no doubt he will make a very impressive contribution to the House. He is a dedicated young man involved in...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: The Cathaoirleach will not budge. That is the problem.

Seanad: Report by Commission of Investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach and compliment him on the discharge of his brief. He is one of the brighter young people to join the ranks of the Ministers of State. While I do not wish to be patronising, the truth is the truth. This item on the clár of Seanad Éireann gives me absolutely no pleasure. At the outset, I wish to note that I am a committed Roman Catholic....

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I support Senator Mary White in what she said about suicide, especially as it refers to widows and widowers. In my experience that group is very vulnerable. There are many examples of what might happen if appropriate action is not taken by relatives and concerned members of the community, especially neighbours. A visit to those people at this time of year or at any time of year is of...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: It is one of the top performing hospitals in the country and is a flagship of service of which I am very proud as is anybody with any dealings with it, including most people in Longford, Westmeath and further afield. We have all heard talk of reform of this House, the Dáil, the public service and so on. The public service is being demonised by a number of people both inside and outside...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: What is being said by a variety of people is unfair in singling out one section of the community.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Many couples, young and not so young, are having difficulty paying their mortgages. I am sure my colleague Senator Butler will be aware of what I am talking about. Perhaps early in the next session there might be an opportunity for Senator Butler to put his innovative and helpful views to the House on this matter. In co-operation with our spokesperson on health and children, Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: On the utterances of certain people about what we, in the Houses of the Oireachtas, should or should not say, I want to make my position clear: anything I consider worth saying relevant to any matter of common interest to me and those I represent, I will say it. If some people do not like that, hard cheese. From time to time we call on the Leader for debates on this, that or other topic. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Gardaí have made significant drug seizures recently, including a large cache in Moate which I understand was destined for sale in my home county of Westmeath. These seizures bring a sharp focus on the real dangers that arise from drugs. The town and county joint policing committees are fora in which information can be passed to gardaí. The Garda, Judiciary or Oireachtas cannot...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I ask the Minister of State to reconsider it either in this House or in the other House.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I agree with all Members' comments in regard to the adverse weather conditions being experienced and how this is impacting in an adverse way on societies around the country. Today the Taoiseach is visiting County Westmeath, the south of which, in particular Athlone, did not escape the floods. I understand that the €10 million provided is to assist in the relief of hardship for flood...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.