Results 21-40 of 93 for speaker:James Carroll

Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

James Carroll: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognises the high esteem in which the Office of the Ombudsman and the work it does is held; notes the publication by the Ombudsman of a Special Report on the Lost at Sea Scheme; the forensic and painstaking manner in which the report was compiled; the Ombudsman's request that the Houses of...

Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

James Carroll: I will put a date on it, but I hope the Minister of State will stay in his role. He will enjoy it, although it will be a great challenge for him. Gabhaim buíochas as ucht an deis labhairt ar an rún seo sa Seanad. Ta áthas an domhain orm seans a bheith agam ráiteas a dhéanamh ar thuarascáil an Ombudsman. I do not want to rehash my speech of 18 February for which Senator Twomey was...

Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

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Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

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Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

James Carroll: I will cite some facts, although I am sure the Minister of State will reiterate them. The lost at sea scheme was a limited scheme introduced in June 2001 with a closing date for applications of 31 December. It must be remembered that the scheme was specifically targeted at people who had been fishing and wanted to continue fishing. It is also important to remember it was a time-limited...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

James Carroll: I appreciate the Cathaoirleach allowing me to speak at this late stage. I echo the comments of Senator Ó Domhnaill and Senator White about the credit review process. A key element is that within six weeks AIB and Bank of Ireland must produce reviews of their lending plans for the SME sector, including farmers and small businesses, a number of which are under threat, as has been mentioned...

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

James Carroll: Gabhaim buíochas as an deis labhairt ar an rún seo faoi smart travel agus faoi rud eile sa Seanad. Tá áthas an domhain orm seans a bheith agam ráiteas a dhéanamh anois. I welcome the Minister of State. He was the Minister in the House when I made my debut in Seanad Éireann. I also congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, who spoke earlier. I have not heard as many towns...

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

James Carroll: When the smarter travel initiative was launched in February 2009 it had an estimated implementation cost of €4.5 billion, a vast amount of money when examined in the harsh light of today's economic vista. The Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, in his extensive contribution, mentioned spatial strategy reform and how this ties into public transport reform and improvement. This will be key...

Seanad: Car Scrappage Scheme (28 Apr 2010)

James Carroll: Gabhaim buíochas as an seans an ráiteas seo a phlé. Is é mo chéad rún ar an Adjournment. When the car scrappage scheme was introduced in the budget last December it had the effect of bringing confidence back to the car industry. Confidence is an intangible concept and is of critical importance to consumers in their respective markets and I welcome that it has returned to the motor...

Seanad: Car Scrappage Scheme (28 Apr 2010)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, for that comprehensive reply on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan. I read in The Irish Times today that the director general of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, Mr. Alan Nolan, said the scrappage scheme has had the desired effect, as noted by the Minister of State, on sales and the scheme is on target to produce...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

James Carroll: I support colleagues who raised the issue of the redress scheme for Dr. Neary's victims. A number of Members have raised the issue in both Houses. With Oireachtas colleagues in the north-east region, I have met victims who are excluded owing to the current parameters of the redress scheme. It is such a unique and heart rending case in many respects that I hope the Leader will take on board...

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (16 Jun 2010)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister for attending. This is my first time to be in the House when the Minister is present. At 26 I am the youngest Member of the Seanad and I am aware the Minister was a Member in her 20s also. I understand she was the youngest ever Member and if I have half the success in my political life that the Minister has had I will be delighted. I have six key points that I would...

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

James Carroll: I wish to share time with Senators O'Malley, Mooney, Harris, Walsh, Daly, Ellis and Leyden.

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

James Carroll: Gabhaim buíochas leat, a Chathaoirligh, as ucht deis a thabhairt dom labhairt ar an rún muiníne sa Taoiseach agus sa Rialtas. Tá áthas an domhain orm seans a bheith agam ráiteas a dhéanamh ag an am seo. To table a motion of no confidence in the Taoiseach is truly extraordinary. The Opposition has now done so in less than three years in the case of two Taoisigh which has been unheard...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Jun 2010)

James Carroll: This is my first opportunity since being elected to the House to be here with the Minister present. In many aspects the Merchant Shipping Bill is like a miscellaneous provisions Bill in that it ties in other elements that are needed. The Merchant Shipping Bill is vital legislation. It has a strategy for two elements but primarily maritime safety. The Bill, which was published last May, is...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Jun 2010)

James Carroll: I know Senator Mary White has taken on this issue and it is one on which I will also campaign. While mandatory requirements for ships and trawlers will be put in place, I would like voluntary codes of practice to be introduced before moving to full mandatory procedures. The legislation covers many vessels, from large tankers to jet skis. It will, for example, regulate construction rules,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

James Carroll: In all of last week's manoeuvrings and shenanigans, the passing of the Croke Park agreement went unnoticed and undiscussed. I encourage the Leader to have a debate on this and on the role and importance of the public sector and the function it performs, before the Seanad rises for the summer. I welcome the opening of the new emergency department in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda....

Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (24 Jun 2010)

James Carroll: Go raibh maith agat a Cathaoirleach chun seans a labhairt faoi an gá le airgead breise a thabhairt go dtí na mbord contae agus cathair fiontar. I was elected to Louth County Council last June and within two weeks to Louth County Enterprise Board. My first priority after my election was to try to secure jobs. This is essential not only in my constituency of Louth and Meath East but...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Jun 2010)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister. It is the second time he has appeared since I became a Member of this House. I welcome the Road Traffic Bill. Senator Ellis spoke on many elements of this Bill and the most important aspect is that it represents another step in saving lives on Irish roads. We all want to see this and we welcome this aspect of the Bill. I congratulate the Minister on receiving the...

Seanad: Employment Rights (6 Jul 2010)

James Carroll: Given that it is now five minutes past midnight, I thank the Minister for Defence for remaining in the House to take this matter. The hour is late and I appreciate the fact that the Minister is present. This matter relates specifically to the fact that employers have temporarily laid off staff and deliberately decided not to make them redundant in order to avoid paying them the money they...