Results 81-100 of 1,180,096 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Violet-Anne Wynne OR speaker:Cathal Crowe OR speaker:Mattie McGrath OR speaker:Jack Chambers OR speaker:Alan Dillon OR speaker:Holly Cairns OR speaker:Sorca Clarke OR speaker:Martin Browne OR speaker:Matt Shanahan OR speaker:Brian Stanley OR speaker:Michael Healy-Rae OR speaker:Seán Crowe OR speaker:Joan Collins OR speaker:Brendan Howlin OR speaker:Seán Fleming OR speaker:Catherine Connolly OR speaker:Seán Canney OR speaker:Catherine Martin OR speaker:Steven Matthews OR speaker:Joe McHugh OR speaker:Patricia Ryan OR speaker:Réada Cronin OR speaker:Seán Sherlock OR speaker:Martin Kenny OR speaker:John Lahart OR speaker:Pearse Doherty OR speaker:Ivana Bacik OR speaker:Denis Naughten OR speaker:Mary Lou McDonald OR speaker:Micheál Martin OR speaker:Darragh O'Brien OR speaker:Maurice Quinlivan OR speaker:Christopher O'Sullivan OR speaker:Patrick O'Donovan OR speaker:Aindrias Moynihan OR speaker:Roderic O'Gorman OR speaker:Peadar Tóibín OR speaker:Brendan Smith OR speaker:Neasa Hourigan OR speaker:Michael Ring)
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Martin Heydon: That is why we are here and doing this. I want to return to the broader point raised by Deputy Kelly, which a number of his colleagues in the Labour Party raised previously, that maybe we should take some of that money off and that there are other sports-----
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Alan Kelly: I did not say that.
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Martin Heydon: That is a point I picked up. I know some of Deputy Kelly's colleagues in the Labour Party previously have said the money should be taken from this fund for other sports. It misses a broader point. The Government does not treat horse or greyhound racing as a sport. I am not a Minister with the Department of sport; I am a Minister with the Department of agriculture. For very good reason,...
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Amendment put.
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2) the vote is deferred until the voting block tomorrow evening. I thank everyone for their cooperation.
- Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)
- Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. The proceedings on this matter will be taken at the end of the first round of speakers.
- Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)
Malcolm Noonan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024 before the House. There are three main components in the Bill. First, it proposes a significant extension of the franchise for electing the six “University” members of Seanad Éireann to graduates of designated institutions of higher...
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Mattie McGrath: Ar an gcéad dul síos, I declare an interest because I was reared on a family farm with cattle, dogs and sheepdogs. The Ceann Comhairle knows this. I still have sheepdogs. My son is farming the mountain sheep. It would be impossible without sheepdogs. I would like to put a question to Deputy Bríd Smith. Although she is not here now, I am sure it will be carried back to...
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Danny Healy-Rae: I am glad to get the opportunity to speak in favour of this important proposal. Overall, the horse and greyhound industries are integral to the economic and social fabric of rural Ireland. With continued support and strategic improvements they can continue to provide significant benefits to the economy and social benefits to communities across the country. Indeed, going back more than 40...
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: Our culture needs to change. This sector is receiving large amounts of money, in the millions of euro, without rigorous animal welfare criteria being satisfied or any conditions relating to workers' rights in the sector being attached to the funding. Is it an oversight issue, considering there have been numerous reports of serious animal welfare concerns? This has been notable in the last...
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We now go to People Before Profit-Solidarity and Deputy Paul Murphy is sharing with Deputy Mick Barry.
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Paul Murphy: I will have three and a half minutes and Deputy Barry will have one and a half minutes.
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That is not very equal, is it?
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Mick Barry: The Ceann Comhairle keeps making the same joke.
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Paul Murphy: Get new material for the next Dáil.
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Martin Heydon: Some are more equal than others.
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Mattie McGrath: You would never manage in the racing industry.
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: You are great advocates of equality.
- Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)
Mick Barry: You need new material.