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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: I wanted to raise the matter of the Marketplace Fairness Act, which has got the backing of the Senate in the United States. It is designed to force online retailers like Amazon, eBay and such sites to collect state and local sales taxes. This could mean changes for Ireland and I am keen to know exactly what it could mean for Irish consumers and businesses. The intent is to ensure that...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: In the context of the debate on mortgage arrears yesterday and other comments on the issue, there is a need for a publicly-funded financial adviser to provide advice to borrowers in distress at an early stage. Currently borrowers in such circumstances are entitled to have €250 towards an accountant who can have a look at the deal that has been struck with the bank which is too late as...

Seanad: Mortgage Arrears: Motion (17 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: The motion as tabled is important in many ways as it seeks that we would ultimately recognise the mortgage arrears problem, which I believe we all recognise. Much of this has already been dealt with by the Government and, while I do not necessarily agree with the idea of having a motion on the topic, it does allow us to discuss the matter. We all acknowledge there is a way to go on this...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Catherine Noone: As an officer of the court and a Member of the Oireachtas, I will declare an interest on both fronts in the matter just raised by Senator Norris. We must be clear about the situation being reported on the relationship of judges with Government. It has all the appearances of a petty squabble over pay and related issues. My colleagues in both areas see this. It is the furthest thing from a...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (28 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: I will be brief. I compliment the Minister on his work and recognise that this is a procedural Bill. Quite simply, we need the revenue. There has been a fair attempt, in difficult circumstances, to distribute the liability evenly. Safety and other elements were raised by the previous speaker. I would like to see us take a more innovative approach as I do not see any difficulty with young...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (28 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: The Senator is usually the cuckoo around here.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: It is time.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: This is not relevant to the Bill.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: Senator, through the Chair.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: That is a matter for the Chair to decide.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: While I thank the Senator for his help, I will rule myself.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: The Senator should return to the Bill. I have given him some latitude.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: Please return to the Bill.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: I have given the Senator some latitude and I request him to return to the Bill.

Seanad: Philantrophy and Fund-raising: Motion (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: As my party's spokesperson on the arts I will concentrate on the initiatives that have been introduced by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan. Senator Keane has referred to the other points that are worthy of discussion. Last May, the Minister, Deputy Deenihan, announced the introduction of a new philanthropic initiative on a pilot basis for arts and cultural...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: I join other speakers in paying tribute to Jimmy Walsh. I am a new Member of the House but since I became a Member he has been extremely encouraging. As another speaker said, he always gave a little advice and I took it on board. I join others in suggesting that he write a book. There is often talk about this but I hope he undertakes that project. We would all benefit from it. Humour is...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: That is a plug for the Senator's book. With regard to the child care issue, I agree with Senator Keane's comments. It would be regressive of this country to move in a direction in which we did not consider the social and lifestyle aspects that are so important to working. It goes without saying that people work for money. However, there is a much wider issue involved with people working...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: It is important to note that voting will take place between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. tomorrow and not between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. I refer to the Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012. It presents an opportunity to undertake innovative reform of our commercial rates system. A levy on multiples was introduced in April 2012 in Northern Ireland, which has become known colloquially as the "Tesco tax"....

Seanad: An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Gaeilge 2010-30: Statements (14 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: Ba mhaith liom mo chuid ama a roinnt leis an Seanadóir Norris.

Seanad: An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Gaeilge 2010-30: Statements (14 Mar 2013)

Catherine Noone: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tá brón orm, ach caithfidh mé caint as Béarla. As I mentioned privately to the Minister of State, I prepared my speech in English yesterday because I did not feel confident to prepare a speech in Irish. I thought I would be able to have it translated, but I was told that could not be done because it is not a piece of legislation. I find it...