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Seanad: Visit of Northern Ireland Assembly Delegation (5 Oct 2011)

Jim Walsh: Sula leanfaimid ar aghaidh, ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh bheirt ón Northern Assembly, Willie Clark, MLA, and Caitríona Ruane, MLA. They are both welcome to the Seanad.

Seanad: Presidential Elections: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Jim Walsh: Aontaím leis na Seanadóirí eile a mhol Sinn Féin as an rún seo a ardú. Díospóireacht an-thábhachtach í seo ach cé go bhfuilimid ag cuidiú leis an rún, ní aontaím le gach rud atá ann. I note in particular that reform of the nomination process is part of the Sinn Féin motion and also part of the Fianna Fáil amendment. There is nothing wrong with the nomination process. One...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Jim Walsh: On a point of order, should we debate what was part of last night's Private Members' time this morning? People who are in distress and face severe financial difficulties are looking to Members in this House to act responsibly and this is what we get.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Jim Walsh: Will the Leader ask the Minister to attend the House to discuss an issue of great scandal, namely, that of the Priory complex in Donaghmede which was in the news in recent days, where 187 apartment units are uninhabitable because of the condition in which they were left and the severe fire hazard they constitute? Unfortunately, many people who purchased apartments there are now grossly...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Jim Walsh: I support Senator MacSharry and ask that the professionals involved, including architects and solicitors, as well as the company be added to the list of people who should be investigated and held to account. They extracted considerable and handsome fees and have some responsibility for this unfortunate situation in Donaghmede. Will the Leader agree to work with the leaders of the groups in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Jim Walsh: Better than last week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Jim Walsh: Will everyone in the Gallery get one?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: I welcome the all-party motion on the Order of Business today with regard to Pastor Jousef Nadarkhani. That issue was taken up by the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and me with the Iranian ambassador only two weeks ago. He undertook to revert to us with a comprehensive reply to our queries. In this context, I also welcome the letter I received from the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: That embassy was opened in 1929 at a time when we only had three other embassies or delegations, one in Washington in the US, one in London and the other to the League of Nations, so there is a long history of association with the Vatican. Given the fact 90% of our population is Catholic, I thought it was an amazing decision to take. I do not want to accuse the Minister of having more to do...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: The embassy is closed.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: On a point of order, they have not. The Senator is wrong and he has to be accurate.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: Provided by Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: That is costing the Government more and the Leader knows it.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: I support the call made by Senator Barrett for a debate on the euro. It would be opportune to have rolling debates on that issue given the current difficulties. I also agree with the comments made today and yesterday by members of Fine Gael and with their concerns about possible anti-job measures with regard to passing on social welfare costs for sick pay to employers. As mentioned,...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: Yes.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: I have always regarded the Minister as a very sensible and practical man, until I read this legislation. It is obvious that it is based on a desk study. No one in this House would deny that we need to protect our environment. The protection of the health of the population, by ensuring clean water, is absolutely essential. However, the Bill goes beyond what is practical. Where is the bar...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: The backlash from this will be enormous. Let us try to get it right.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: The most extreme.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: It is more focused; it is not a catch-all.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jim Walsh: The scope of the appeal is too narrow.