Results 41-60 of 209 for kerry speaker:Ned O'Sullivan

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...last year, the title of which, Cuttin' or Atein' the Bushes, reveals the ferocity of parochial hurling in Munster. One of the greatest memories of my youth was being brought to Croke Park for the first time at the age of ten years in 1962 for the All-Ireland semi-final between Kerry and Dublin which, thankfully, Kerry won. I will always remember climbing the high concrete steps at the...

Seanad: Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Nov 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...made by Senator Higgins in regard to a project on the Shannon Estuary, a project that I know more than a little about because I have been involved in it since its inception. I was mayor of Kerry in 2004 when the project for a liquefied natural gas terminal was mooted. I was also a director of Shannon-Foynes Port Company at the time. This project was objected to by a minority group. The...

Seanad: Post Office Closures: Motion (19 Sep 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...I welcome the Minister to the House. If I could go off-message for just a moment, I commend him for the support that he and the Taoiseach are giving to a hugely important project in my area of north Kerry, namely, the Shannon LNG project, which now has the backing of a new developer, New Fortress Energy. I thank the Minister for his continued involvement in that project. Once the final...

Seanad: Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 Jul 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...will know, I understand 11 deaths related to unlicensed drivers have occurred. I do not know why there was a delay but it was very regrettable. I have been podcasting my local radio station, Radio Kerry, all morning. The big issue there seems to be not so much the new regulations on alcohol consumption but the question of learner drivers and how the Bill will affect family life. I will...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...on me because she has the programme in front of her, which I do not have. I had planned to talk about it because, as the Leas-Chathaoirleach knows, I was very involved in library development in Kerry as chairman of the arts committee for many years. It is a particular interest I have. The Government is hoping to expand membership of public libraries from 16% to 30%, and I wholeheartedly...

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...highly talented individuals. They were really artistic people who were good at music, dance and so on. They lived blighted lives because they did not fit in. Most of them got the hell out of Kerry and out of Ireland as soon as they could. I feel a sense of guilt about that and this is my day to express it. It was not only in Ireland, by the way. One of the greatest actors of our...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...are but we do not have enough data on it. I welcome the take-up of tourism promotion on the part of local authorities. When I was a county councillor we were always trying to get management in Kerry to be more hands-on and proactive in promoting tourism in the county. We are an easy county to promote because we have nature's bounty in our mountains, rivers and lakes but it is only in...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...important port in the country outside of Dublin. Its continued growth even through a huge recession has been remarkable. Any infrastructure investment in Foynes is an investment not just for Limerick but also for Kerry, Clare and the mid-west region in general. I wish the company well for the future with this huge project.

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: That is the wonderful thing about a republic and a democracy. I do not know what the people will choose to do. I believe I am the only one of the eight Oireachtas Members from County Kerry who is voting for this Bill-----

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: That does not mean there is a 7:1 majority against repeal in the kingdom of Kerry.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: .... It was through her and arising from an admiration for her that I came into politics. I will never forget what she had to undergo from sexist commentary by the male-dominated bear pit that was north Kerry politics in the 1960s and 1970s. Expressions of anti-feminism used to issue regularly at comhairle ceantair and county council meetings and on the hustings. It was a disgrace but she...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...I have a question for Mr. Mullins about Cork port. Does his board have plans to develop a liquefied natural gas, LNG, project, which was originally mooted to be established in my constituency of Kerry North?

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2017)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...spend of British visitors is larger in real terms than that of visitors from other countries. British visitors tend to go to all parts of Ireland. They are quite intrepid and do not just focus on Kerry, Dublin or Kilkenny. They go along the Wild Atlantic Way and the interesting walks we have in Ireland. Almost 250,000 people work in our tourism sector. The Irish Tourism Industry...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...work being done there by Mr. McGarry, his predecessor, the chief executive, Pat Keating, and the board members. It is a fantastic facility and a great working environment. It is not far from the Kerry border and many of my constituents have secured good, meaningful, long-term employment there. We always say that what is good for Foynes is good for Kerry. The rail link between...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2017)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...down of British rule and British authority on this island being dramatically reversed while all the good work of those great people I have mentioned looks it is turning to ashes. I am from Kerry, which is a long way from the North but I have as much feeling for the North of Ireland as anybody in this country. I appeal from my heart to the politicians in the North to get together and to...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...tourism numbers are falling. I pointed out in a previous debate in the House that UK visitor numbers for the first quarter of this year are down by 7%. Anybody from the tourism counties such as Kerry or Dublin will know anecdotally that this is happening. The figures are now stacking up to prove it. Therefore, I believe this is most unfortunate timing. When I raised this issue before,...

Seanad: Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Second Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...others, I am greatly mollified by the fact that the Minister has the good fortune to have people such as Dick Spring on board from the beginning. He is former colleague and, indeed, adversary of mine in Kerry and he is a good, sound, solid performer when it comes to matters such as this. I hope the membership of the tournament committee will be of that calibre to ensure the success of...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...referred to local authorities and I commend the local authorities around the country on taking a hands-on approach to promoting and developing tourism in their respective counties. We were recently at the launch of the Kerry effort some months ago. Doing this is not a huge financial burden for councils and small moneys can go a long way in good communities. I am very proud to be from...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2017)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...long ago we were debating the future of Shannon Airport. It has increased business by 24% in the past couple of years, which is a huge benefit to tourism in the entire mid-west region, counties Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Galway. Good news stories like this have to be recognised and applauded.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...players past and present from all over the country, not least Dublin and the Leader's county of Cork, against which Mr. Cooper put on some of his best performances in Munster finals. It is not a Kerry matter but it should be acknowledged and tributes to him are well deserved. I hope he will continue to play a part in Gaelic football because we need people of his vision and artistry to...