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Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (5 Mar 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to address this very important issue. In an ever-changing world where many of the jobs that will be available in future have not yet been created, the provision of further education and training is a complex albeit essential part of our planning for employment. Although we are creating 1,000 jobs per week, the numbers of people...

Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (5 Mar 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: I have much more to say but I have run out of time. I am passionate about this area, and I know the Minister of State shares that feeling. I am the son of a shoe factory worker and I know the future of the ordinary people in this country is at stake. We need to give this our very best shot, and I know the Minister of State is giving it everything. I have a point on the provision of courses...

Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: Just before doing so, I want to thank the Minister of State for his remarks. He is well on top of his brief and I give him ten marks out of ten. We will be looking to see if the changes happen, however.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Mar 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: Tá bród orm inniu cúpla focal a rá faoi Jimmy Mulroy. Laoch mór é ar son an chontae ab ea é, fear stuama agus ionraic agus bhí an-ghrá aige dá chontae agus dá thír. Rinne sé a fhíor dhícheall i gcónaí ar son mhuintir Droichead Átha, muintir Chontae Lú agus muintir na hÉireann. Jimmy was an...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: Listening to Senator Mark Daly, one would think a double murderer had been found in the home of the Attorney General. The Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, announced today that €60,000 is being provided to support the delivery of anti-bullying training sessions for parents. The programme is being run jointly by the National Parents Council Primary and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: As things get better, the Minister should come into the Chamber to see what can be done in this regard. The work of guidance counsellors in dealing with the problems students have in schools should not be underestimated.

Seanad: Higher Education and Research (Consolidation and Improvement) Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. I congratulate Senator Barrett for bringing forward this Bill and all the thought he has put into it. The Minister has introduced many reforming Bills in his three years in office and in time, they will have an enormous impact on education and training across a range of areas. With third level education, the Minister has...

Seanad: Higher Education and Research (Consolidation and Improvement) Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: We will support its passage to Committee Stage. Senator Barrett is aware that two further Bills are being prepared, the technological universities Bill and the higher education governance Bill, and they will probably deal with much of what the Senator has raised. Senator Barrett has outlined the purpose of the Bill, which may be worth repeating. It is to do the following: create a more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Accreditation for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Facility in Bahrain: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: I thank the representatives of the various bodies for meeting us. This is an important discussion. It is welcome that the RCSI has established a university structure in Bahrain. Mr. Tom Collins and I are friends. As Professor Kelly might know, he served as a very good president of Dundalk Institute of Technology, DKIT, of which I was a board member. Then he went to NUI Maynooth and he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Accreditation for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Facility in Bahrain: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: I thought, maybe they want what we need here, namely, justice. At the lunch Dr. Jamal said my friend had got involved in politics-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Accreditation for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Facility in Bahrain: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: I found he was open about the problems in Bahrain and he said they are working on them. He said if anybody wanted them to come over here, they would. He said he would give access to the Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, who was mentioned, and he would talk to people about the problems. They are also afraid. I am trying to give a balanced view and explain that it is a difficult...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Accreditation for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Facility in Bahrain: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: My main point is that the problems should not be brushed under the carpet. Whatever positive effect the RCSI could have in the operation of the facility, within the limits and tolerance of what can be done, should be used to a positive effect so that what we operate is working hard to solve the problems that were very eloquently outlined and compared to the historical situation with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Accreditation for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Facility in Bahrain: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: I know that. I suggest a visit to make a major report.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and congratulate him on the great work he is doing in Europe. In one way, I call to mind that headline in The Skibbereen Eagleof having its eye on the tsar of Russia. However, as a member of the European Union and being represented by the Minister of State there, Ireland can have a major influence on policy within the European Union towards...

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: Thankfully however, through negotiation and dialogue, as well as instruments such as the Good Friday and St. Andrews agreements, we are working to resolve peacefully those issues.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: Ireland can bring to bear its own history and its own unique insight to the situation in Ukraine. What has happened is that international law has been flouted by the Russians and one does not stop the bear by tickling his tummy.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: Strong action must be taken within the European Union to let the Russians and the world know the ideals and principles of liberal democracy and human rights, as represented in the European Union and throughout the world, must be respected or there will be consequences. At present, these consequences will take the form of sanctions and such sanctions must be calibrated to the situation....

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: I wish you a happy Easter, Acting Chairman, and I propose the adjournment of the House until Wednesday, 7 May at 1.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2014)

Jim D'Arcy: I welcome the statement made by the Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, in Dundalk last week that he expects the June meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council to support and be involved in the next round of applications for funding for the Narrow Water Bridge project. This breaks the impasse that existed where support from the Northern Executive was not forthcoming. I have spoken to a...