Results 281-300 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan

Seanad: Airport Development Projects. (7 Feb 2006)

John Minihan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I know that he has a particular interest in Shannon Airport, but Cork Airport has suffered for many years whereas the State has invested in Shannon Airport and supported it with stopovers and so on. The reality is that if investment in Cork Airport had taken place before the break-up of the airports, Cork Airport would not have the problem that...

Seanad: Airport Development Projects. (7 Feb 2006)

John Minihan: Passenger numbers at Cork Airport are up without any troops landing there.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (2 Feb 2006)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Treacy, and I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, for his contribution and for remaining in the House for so long. It is encouraging we are having this debate in the context of yesterday's IMC report. The report stated the IMC feels "there are indications of a dynamic of change occurring in the Northern Ireland, though it is...

Seanad: Child Care Investment Programme: Motion. (1 Feb 2006)

John Minihan: The Senator is sharing more than his time.

Seanad: Child Care Investment Programme: Motion. (1 Feb 2006)

John Minihan: He shares his time in many ways.

Seanad: Child Care Investment Programme: Motion. (1 Feb 2006)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials to the House and I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this motion. This is just one of a series of debates in this House on the issue of child care and early childhood education. It is both commendable and significant that this is the case. Child care continues to be a topic that challenges, poses questions and in some ways divides...

Seanad: Strategy for Men's Health: Statements. (25 Jan 2006)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, and his officials to the House and thank them for contributing to this significant series of statements. I also commend Senator Glynn on his perseverance in seeking this debate. When one hears that a discussion is to take place on a strategy for men's health one can be forgiven for wondering what this is trying to achieve, what is the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: Just remember they will do the same to Fine Gael in Government. They will leave it swinging.

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (15 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: I concur with the previous speakers and again extend my congratulations to everyone associated, including the Labour Party and the speakers and those who have contributed to the debate in both Houses and brought along the legislation to where it now is. I hope that legislation such as this will have an immediate impact and will help bring about a certain justice to the Nowlan family.

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister to the House. Despite the regular calls on the Order of Business for the Minister to attend, there is no other Minister who attends as often, or stays as long, as Deputy McDowell.

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: I am sure the Minister wants to get this Bill through before he even thinks about that. The Government, and especially the Minister, should be congratulated for facilitating this Bill and its swift passage through both Houses. The Minister could have decided to draft a Bill along the lines of the one before us but he rightly recognised that such legislation may not have endured the charge...

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: This is a good day for the Houses of the Oireachtas and I congratulate everyone associated with bringing the Bill to its speedy conclusion.

Seanad: Care of the Elderly: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and the opportunity to speak on this subject. Last Wednesday I said in this House that for 20 years the Progressive Democrats have determinedly pursued economic and social policies aimed at maintaining full employment, strengthening the competitive position of the economy, keeping taxes on labour low and, most importantly, focusing on the low-paid,...

Seanad: Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: I spoke on only one aspect of this Bill on Committee Stage, namely, pharmacists, which was taken up again today. I reiterate that the Bill is lacking in that regard. In an era of cross-Border co-operation, particularly regarding the Border counties themselves, having two different regimes for prescribing medicines is difficult. It will be difficult from the perspective of medical records, and...

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: I am glad to have a few moments to discuss the inherently troubling issue of cancer and cancer care. The National Cancer Registry reports that in 2001, the most recent year for which data is available, there were 22,473 cases of cancer in this country. Cancer is the second highest cause of death in Ireland. Approximately 30% of people now alive will eventually suffer from cancer. Over the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: With regard to child care, I do not think there is anything more to be said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: I look forward to the debate in future.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: I endorse the comments of Senator Brian Hayes on the Centre for Public Inquiry. The news yesterday of the withdrawal of support from a body outside this State which was funding a body to investigate issues in this State, where no clear guidelines were ever laid down as to who would decide what matters of public concern would be investigated, was a serious matter. Over the last 12 months, I...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: I commend the Government on framing a budget that seeks to expand our economy further, promotes enterprise, rewards workers and alleviates the burden on taxpayers, particularly those on lower pay. With regard to the review of tax schemes and measures, the Minister has today announced appropriate changes to how those will operate. A variety schemes that have served their purpose will cease or...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

John Minihan: The Tánaiste will speak in greater detail about those measures in the coming days. In conclusion, I welcome the Budget Statement delivered today by the Minister for Finance.