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Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Jim Walsh: That is not true.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Jim Walsh: On a point of order, the Minister of State prefaced what he said by saying that Senator Daly said it in the House. Now he is going on hearsay.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Jim Walsh: As a lawyer, the Minister of State knows that hearsay does not count in these situations.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Jim Walsh: And politicians.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Jim Walsh: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Feargal Quinn. That is a good Bill and worthy of consideration in this House. I also support the comments of Senator Michael Mullins in regard to the young Pakistani girl who has shown maturity and wisdom beyond her years and has suffered tremendously thereby. As the Senator remarked, she is an example to us all. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation In Syria: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (18 Sep 2013)

Jim Walsh: I compliment the Tánaiste, who has been very sure-footed on this issue. His analysis both today and previously has been impressive. In addition, the part played by Russia in this regard in recent weeks has been highly constructive. While one may disagree about what the Russians have been doing at the United Nations Security Council, the manner in which they took up the issue of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: I call on the Leader to arrange a debate over the course of the next number of weeks with regard to the ongoing Middle East situation, in particular the plight of the Palestinian people and the refugees. During the past year I visited a number of refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon and elsewhere. The appalling conditions in which those people are living, particularly the Syrian and Palestinian...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: I call for a debate on the issue of political reform. In the same way, I am keen to see a debate on the other referendum because it is totally premature as well. I am well aware of the backlog in the Supreme Court but to think of setting up an appeal court without first tackling the antiquated hours our court systems work makes no sense. There are well-paid people at all levels, including...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: I ask the Leader for a substantial debate on political reform. The stranglehold on these Houses that not just the Government, but also the gang of four has really worries me.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: In this regard, the Cathaoirleach, the Leader and those in this House who hold office should come behind the Ceann Comhairle in his campaign to assert the independence of these Houses.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: If Members fail in that regard, no meaningful effective reform will take place under this Administration and regime. Such reform is absolutely essential if democracy in Ireland is to be as robust as one would wish.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: I understood the Chair was not going to call me due to the time constraints.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: Reform is obviously the buzz word of the moment. In that regard, there should be an in-depth debate in the House with the Minister for Health on the HSE. The HSE has been dysfunctional, and recognised as such, for a number of years. It must be overhauled and, in my opinion, totally restructured. The fact that we find ourselves in a position where people who are in need of medical...

Seanad: Political Reform: Statements (8 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: I thank those Senators who played a pivotal and influential role during the campaign. They have done the State a service in that we have maintained one of the democratic institutions of State. I am somewhat surprised by the result. I had conceded to my colleagues that the temptation to dispense with 60 politicians would be irresistible, but I am happy that did not happen. The debate showed...

Seanad: Political Reform: Statements (8 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: Perish the thought.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: I join those who have called for a debate on the latest ESRI economic commentary. Next week, obviously, we will be concentrating on the budget. Between then and Christmas, we should have several debates to deal with various reports, starting with the ESRI's. I note that it is predicting higher growth rates next year. I do not believe this is correct, but we will find out in due course....

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: The Senator is speaking like a "No" voter.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Ronán Mullen. I refer to what was said by Senator Colm Burke and the need to improve, enhance and empower local government. There are many fine exponents within the local government system who are hard-working councillors. With regret, I join Senator Darragh O'Brien in commiserating with the family of Councillor Gary...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Jim Walsh: Yes, absolutely. Everyone is familiar with the phrase "lies, damn lies and statistics". Now we have "lies, damn lies and broken promises". The country is being run by headless chickens and bean counters. It is a serious issue. I ask for a debate on the deficiencies of our governance system and in the structures of the Houses such that we can hold these people to account.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations Human Rights Council: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (6 Nov 2013)

Jim Walsh: I welcome the delegates and thank Mr. Wrafter for his comprehensive report. I welcome co-operation with Hungary in regard to the civil society space. I am pleased to see that link-up, because I see many instances, particularly at EU level, where people criticise that country without having done any research. In fact, Hungary has changed its constitution and done a great deal of good work...