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Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 14: In page 10, line 30, to delete "the internet" and substitute "the Minister's website". Again, this has to do with interpretation. We feel the phrase "publication on the Internet" is too vague. The Internet is a very big place. Someone could put up a notice on an obscure page. Granted it would be published on the worldwide web but it would be in an obscure place so...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: That is sensible and I thank the Minister for his response.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 18: In page 18, line 3, to delete "Department of" and substitute "Minister for". I thank the Minister for indicating that he will accept this amendment.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 19: In page 18, line 10, to delete "the internet" and substitute "its website".

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 20: In page 18, line 18, to delete "the internet" and substitute "its website".

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 21: In page 18, line 23, to delete "the internet" and substitute "its website".

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: Have we agreed section 3?

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 29: In page 30, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: "(b) by substituting the following for the definition of "Minister" " 'Minister' means the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources;",". I thank the Acting Chairman for her strong presence of mind in those confusing deliberations. This amendment seeks to update the principal Act by...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I do not propose to test the Minister's flexibility or his generosity. I will withdraw the amendment and return to it on Report Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: Speech.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I will not repeat the points made by other speakers. I agree with the sentiments expressed by Senators Norris and O'Reilly and the strong case they have argued. I received the correspondence. Senator Norris tabled those amendments and I support the points expressed by previous speakers.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his indulgence. Can I begin by welcoming Senator Dearey to the House? I wish him well in his role as a Senator. I pay tribute also to Déirdre de Búrca who is no longer a Member. She was a fine Senator and a very good colleague. I raise the issue of Allied Irish Banks raising its interest rate by 0.5%, leaving the gates wide open to other lenders to do the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: The ability of the Senator to observe procedure in debate is always most welcome.

Seanad: Primary Care Centres (2 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Moloney.

Seanad: Primary Care Centres (2 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: Unfortunately, the Senator does not have time.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Mar 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I commend the Senator for saying he will confine himself to speaking on the principles of the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I join Senator Prendergast in welcoming former Senator, Kathleen O'Meara and her colleagues from the Irish Cancer Society to the House. On the day that is in it, I wish all such organisations well in promoting awareness of the dangers of smoking. This day six years ago, I kicked a 40 a day habit, not least because of the advice and encouragement of Kathleen O'Meara, who herself is a former...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (16 Feb 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister for showing flexibility and my colleagues on the Independent benches for their unfailing support.