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Wednesday, 08 February 2012 |
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During the Order of Business in the Seanad, I said: I did not see the television programme that Senator Zappone referred to ["Prime Time: Profiting from Prostitution"] but the way she spoke about it reminds us of the onus of responsibility. The debate back in October was a vivid exploration of the problems... |
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Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 |
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Wednesday, 08 February 2012 |
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During a Seanad debate on the Energy (Micellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011, I said: Having noted that the Bill was not controversial in the other House, he stated its purpose is to support energy efficiency programmes and the overriding objectives of energy policy remain security of supply, competitiveness and sustainability. These are important issues when one considers recent developments and potential future developments... |
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Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012 |
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Tuesday, 07 February 2012 |
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During a Seanad debate on the Electoral Amendment (Political Funding) Bill 2011, I said: I welcome the Minister. What an interesting debate on a fascinating topic we are having. The Minister has a difficult challenge... |
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Tuesday, 07 February 2012 |
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During a Seanad debate on the EU Fiscal Compact Treaty, I said: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. In the course of her speech she states:
"It is not an austerity treaty, as some voices in these Houses and beyond have claimed spuriously. The treaty states nothing at all about how tax should be raised or about how much tax each member state should raise"... |
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Saving Lives through Organ Donation |
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Tuesday, 07 February 2012 |
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During the Order of Busines, I said: The Minister for Health recently appointed a new head of the organ donation and procurement office. What has happened to the Bill that was drawn up to deal with the question of whether it should be possible to increase the number of organ donations in this country?... |
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