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Seanad: Legal Profession (25 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: I thank the Minister of State for his response and welcome the provisions to which he alluded, in particular the legal costs Bill. I look forward to seeing that and to it replacing the Office of the Taxing Master. It is imperative that we have independent regulation in all sectors of the economy, particularly this sector. The Minister of State will acknowledge that, to date, any changes...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: Ba mhaith liom aontú leis an méid atá ráite ag na Seanadóirí Ó Murchú agus Norris ar son laochra na Cásca. I support Senators Ó Murchú and Norris on the designation of 14-16 Moore Street as a national monument. Unfortunately, owing to a family bereavement, I will not be present this afternoon for the debate, but I echo their sentiments. It would be an absolute shame if this...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: I support Senator Quinn's point. I called for that Bill to be passed two weeks ago. The Bill is essential. Many small contractors are depending on it and I hope the Leader can facilitate the passage of the Bill. I support the comments made by Senator Mary White in respect of suicide. I alluded to that two weeks ago when I spoke about an e-mail I received. We should commend Senator White...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: -----and given what might happen later this year, I believe the House should look for the repeal of the Act of Settlement 1701. The island has suffered much due to sectarianism. I call upon the Leader to convey to those in authority that we should move towards having a referendum on the various European court decisions and the recent Supreme Court decisions. It is untenable that the leader...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: It is unacceptable. I want to raise my voice in opposition to it.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: I know there are many people in this House from all parties who would concur with that view.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. Bille tábhachtach atá á phlé againn. The Finance Bill is one of the most important items of legislation debated by the Houses each year. Recent events - I refer to the political shenanigans that occurred during the past week or so - appear to indicate that the Bill has been relegated to a position of minor importance. It is extraordinary that people who...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (29 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: I concur with much of what has been said by Senator Cassidy on this matter. It is an interesting proposition but doing a cost benefit analysis subsequent to the introduction of the schemes does not appear to be the most logical approach. I assume that when these schemes are being introduced they are analysed and evaluated prior to being set up. What is required is an economic analysis in...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: My views in respect of this issue are well documented. On a personal basis, I regret that a guillotine was applied - when we were discussing a fundamental issue of freedom of conscience - in respect of the civil partnership legislation when it was debated in the House. We must be extremely careful when we are making social change. Society is founded on the relationship of marriage, in...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: I know that.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: My argument relates specifically to the recommendation before the House, which proposes that those in same-sex relationships be termed "spouses" and that they should enjoy the same benefits as people who are married. As a number of previous speakers pointed out, there are siblings and other individuals who are involved in loving relationships, who share houses etc., and who are completely...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: Where is Enda?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: Senator Twomey should be honest. He supported the Bill; Fine Gael wanted it brought in. Without Fine Gael and Labour Party support, this Bill would not have been passed. We should be thanking Fine Gael and the Labour Party for the fact the Bill is going through the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Jim Walsh: Is this the new politics?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Jim Walsh: I concur with those who have congratulated the Members of this House who have been elected to the Dáil. I will go further and pay tribute to all those who have put their names before the public in the interests of the democratic process. It is essential that we have people with courage and commitment who are prepared to do so, often at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. It...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (8 Mar 2011)

Jim Walsh: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. Ba mhaith liomsa aontú leis an méid atá ráite ar son an Seanadóir Liam Ó Fearghaíl anseo inniú. I first came to be aware of Willie Farrell back in the early 1980s - I think it was 1981 - when a good friend of his and of mine, Sean McQuaid from Roscommon, approached me to suggest that we nominate Willie for the Seanad on the industrial and...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Jim Walsh: I come from a county where many people have suffered because of the collapse of construction. Many were small subcontractors and this has led to great personal difficulties for them, their employees and others associated with the construction industry in the county. That situation is replicated throughout the country. There is great urgency attached to the enactment of this Bill....

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Jim Walsh: Since Senator Quinn initiated this Bill a number of very significant high-profile contractors have gone into receivership and liquidation, leaving a trail of woe among many people across the country, many being small business people who did not take risks but did their work, bought the various supplies to be able to undertake their part of the subcontract and were caught, not only for the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Jim Walsh: I support the comments of Senator Prendergast about the one-sided contracts in AIB and other financial institutions. It is simply not good enough that people who failed to do their job in the interests of the businesses that employed them and, as a consequence, have given rise to so much angst economically for many people, are beneficiaries of golden parachutes that they had stitched into...

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Jim Walsh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. Go n-éirí go mór leis san obair thábhachtach atá le déanamh aige ar son an Rialtais agus, go mórmhór, ar son mhuintir na hÉireann. We are living in the deepest recession since the foundation of the State. In this regard an interesting leaflet was produced by the Oireachtas Library and Research Service in recent days which...