Results 2,241-2,260 of 4,465 for speaker:Jim Walsh

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: I wish to raise an issue raised by Deputy Tom Fleming in the Lower House last week in connection with the payment of more than €1 million to one particular consultant and other high payments of six-figure sums to others. The answer given by the Minister for Health was far from satisfactory. He said that while it would be inappropriate for any Minister to intervene directly in matters...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: There are two issues involved in this area. The first is the period a person who is declared bankrupt must serve before they can get back into active participation in the economy. I was interested in what Senator Burke had to say on that. I might or might not disagree with him in normal times but we are in unprecedented territory. None of us has seen it in our lifetime and as many Members...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: I am disappointed by the Minister's response. I will not say the reduction from 12 to five years is immaterial but it is relatively insignificant. The automatic discharge at 12 years is a significant step. I welcome the fact that the Minister has said he will look at reducing that. I note that the Minister laid heavy emphasis on people who had been living a lavish lifestyle and may have...

Seanad: Food Safety Standards: Statements. (5 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: I call Senator Pat O'Neill who has six minutes.

Seanad: Food Safety Standards: Statements. (5 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: The Senators have three minutes each.

Seanad: Food Safety Standards: Statements. (5 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: I thank the Senator for doing so because it will ensure that Senator Kathryn Reilly, who has been here for-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: I concur with the comments made by Senators Zappone, Barrett and O'Donovan, all of whom had done considerable work on the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill debated in the House yesterday. The propensity of the Government to curtail Bills is not limited to this House. I was astonished to find out, when I complained to some of my colleagues that three or four Bills have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: Can the Cathaoirleach clarify the Order of Business for me?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: In view of the fact it may be taken here without debate, I ask the committee to pay close attention to the fall-out of what happened on the last occasion. Former Senators, Callely and Butler, were put in invidious positions. Senator Callely ultimately had the decision set aside by the courts, but Senator Butler -----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: He lived within 12 kilometres of where I live. I knew he lived there and so did Councillor Phelan, who is now a Deputy.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: She was reprimanded by her party because she defended him on radio.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: My concern is that unless we set aside partisan political considerations in these committees, we will only get back a similar amount of taxpayers' money as it costs to take a case ultimately.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: In light of what the Leader said on the record, I withdraw the amendment. I was unaware this was emergency legislation and I think we should be made aware of that in advance if it is the intention of the Attorney General. I listened carefully to what has been said because it is my intention to contest all future Orders of Business where it is proposed to take all Stages of a Bill,...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: Tá a fhios agam nach bhfuil mórán ama fágtha don díospóireacht seo, ach ba mhaith liom a rá go bhfuilim i bhfábhar an leasaithe atá á phlé againn agus go n-aontaím go hiomlán leis an méid atá ráite ag na Seanadóirí eile. An rud is tábhachtaí ná go bhfuil athbhreithniú ar Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla geallta i gclár an Rialtais. Mar sin, bheadh sé i bhfad níos fearr...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: Can the translation not be done when the Bill is published?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: On a point of order, while I accept the Cathaoirleach's ruling, I would like to point out that this is the second time this has happened in a couple of weeks. The Chair will accept that I indicated at an early stage in today's proceedings that I wished to speak. Now that we have a quasi-Independent group in the House, the chances of Members getting to speak are much more limited....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: No. I timed it today.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: The Order of Business lasts for 80 minutes. If 22 people have spoken, they have taken an average of almost four minutes each.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: I had intended to speak on the European issue. I accept the Cathaoirleach's ruling.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2011)

Jim Walsh: I am conflicted in regard to this legislation in that I am disappointed with it. I welcome the provisions of it but smoking is such a carcinogenic activity for anybody to engage in and many Senators have illustrated the number of people who are grievously affected by it. It is a huge imposition not only on people's health but also on their financial position and on the Exchequer at large...