Results 681-700 of 1,043,512 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Chris Andrews OR speaker:Johnny Guirke OR speaker:Cathal Crowe OR speaker:Brian Stanley)
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: Yes, I certainly hope the Department can shed some light on some of these issues because what has gone on has caused concern among the wider public. There is the summer recess, and we resume then with a meeting to consider the business of the committee in September during the first week back. We will have a pile of correspondence to deal with relating to other matters that will come in...
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: Whatever happens, she can stay here.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: It could be us. There is only one thing certain in this game, which is that nothing is certain. Therefore, we could be.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: As Chair of the committee, I want to acknowledge the Deputy's intention to step down, which she made public the other day along with Deputy Shortall. I acknowledge your work on the committee. You have been very diligent. You have certainly has fulfilled your role as a very active and diligent member of the committee. You were previously a county councillor. You go back to Sinn...
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: The Workers' Party. You were not with the Stickies then, were you?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: After that, yes, it was called the Workers' Party. You would have been elected in 1981.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: You were elected in 1983.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: To which town council?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: Okay.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: Was Leixlip a rating authority? They were all commissions.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: You have 36 years of elected representation.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: What year did you go on to Kildare County Council?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: Therefore, you have served at town council, county council and Dáil level. I was thinking about that this morning. Were you ever on the Government benches?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: You had to try to make changes as best you could from the Opposition side.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: Well, I mean-----
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: One of the most important things that happened when the Deputy's co-leader was involved and Deputy Louise O'Reilly on our behalf-----
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: -----was to get the idea of a public health system on the agenda. That is there now, and it is accepted. It is not coming quick enough, but I think that-----
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: I hope I live long enough to see it and that we do actually have it. I want to compliment you on your work in this Chamber and also in the various fora. I acknowledge your long years of service; you have fulfilled your duty. Even though we do not agree the whole time and people may have different political priorities, you have really played a great role. Well done for that. I am not...
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)
Brian Stanley: As no members wish to say anything else, that concludes the work programme. The committee will now go into private session briefly before adjourning until 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 11 July 2024 to engage with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (4 Jul 2024)
Mattie McGrath: I welcome the initial funding that gave us the lifeline for the design stage of the Cahir to Waterford project at least but I am shocked and taken aback by the reply that a business case has to be made. The business case has long since been made for this road project. Whether it is a motorway or dual carriageway, the bypass of Tipperary town is badly needed. I have spoken to the Minister...