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Seanad: Beef Industry: Motion (26 Mar 2014)

Jim Walsh: Members opposite are doing a good job of that themselves.

Seanad: Beef Industry: Motion (26 Mar 2014)

Jim Walsh: With regard to Senator O'Neill's concluding comment, we do not need to give him and his colleagues any assistance when it comes to embarrassing the Government. They are quite adept at that. On his charge of opportunism, my party is a complete amateur compared with the two Government parties.

Seanad: Beef Industry: Motion (26 Mar 2014)

Jim Walsh: Having said that, I agree with many of Senator O'Neill's observations. His involvement in the industry gives him a level of knowledge and expertise which makes his views worthy of attention. This issue is far too serious for party politics. Prior to Senator O'Neill's contribution, the debate was reasoned, measured and constructive. While we might not agree with the Minister on everything,...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: He has undermined the Garda and the Commissioner.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I agree with Senator Michael Mullins. There are important economic issues troubling the public and they seek a resolution of them and assistance from these Houses. However, we cannot diminish the seriousness of what happened with regard to the Garda Commissioner. Last year, the Minister breached the confidence that should exist between every Garda Commissioner and the Minister for Justice...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: So much for Labour's transparency.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I second the proposal by my colleague, Senator Darragh O'Brien, to amend the Order of Business. The Commissions of Investigation Act was not intended to provide for purposes of political obfuscation. The issues in this case can be dealt with purely by ascertaining the facts from those who know precisely what went on. I ask the Leader to arrange a debate at an early stage on the United...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I ask the Leader for an early debate with the Minister for Finance on the sell-off of the IBRC loan book and also, perhaps, others that may be pending. The Minister has been sure-footed but on this issue he has completely missed the point and, in my opinion, has abandoned those hard-pressed mortgagors who need support. We were all elected to support citizens who are in difficulty,...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I agree with what the Minister of State has said with regard to the challenge. It is banishing two important aspects of human rights, one is the right of non-discrimination against people who are in employment. I also welcome the approach that she has embarked on, that of a consultation process, because there are constitutional issues involved. It should be thought out and done in such a...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: On a point of order, I have about one minute to finish. Would it be possible to have an extension of time because I think the Minister of State might want to come in as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: Gabh mo leithscéal nach raibh mé anseo don chruinniú iomlán.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I apologise. I had to attend another committee meeting and the Seanad, as I explained to you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I note from the submissions that many acknowledge that the best interests of the child should-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I will say that at the end.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: If you hear me out, Chairman-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I am asking it of someone who would disagree with the statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I am happy to put the question to whoever wishes to take it. If you listen to the question, Chairman, I do not think you will have difficulty with the way I put it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I welcome the fact that many of the submissions acknowledged that the best interests of the child should be the cornerstone of the Bill. Would any witness disagree that the best interests of the child should be absolutely paramount? If so, will they say why not? I expect that everyone agrees and that there will not be an answer to the question. However, if someone disagrees with that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I accept that.