Results 481-500 of 4,465 for speaker:Jim Walsh

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: I would hope to share one minute of that time also.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: I wish to join in the tributes that have been paid to the Taoiseach for the tremendous investment of energy and commitment he has put into the peace process. That has been recognised not only in this House but also by the various parties in the North. The Northern parties — particularly the SDLP and the UUP in the early stages — also deserve our congratulations. It is easy to forget that...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: It is not that long since David Trimble was in the Vanguard Party which, given what Vanguard stood for at that time, shows the transformation in thinking that has occurred there. We now have Sinn Féin and the DUP, and everyone would wish them well. It is difficult for both those parties which will have to bring with them trenchant supporters who are committed to past ideologies. It is not...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: If we want to go along the road to a united Ireland — and I am totally in favour of a united Ireland by agreement — then we must put in place the mechanisms that will enable us, first of all, to reach a mutual understanding. As regards the North-South bodies, concessions were made on Spy Wednesday, leading up the Good Friday Agreement, which significantly diluted the agreement. They were...

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: Amendment No. 6 is consequential on amendment No. 7 and they may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: The Minister of State, without interruption.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: Amendments Nos. 10 and 11 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: As it is 1 p.m., I am required to put the following question: "That amendment No. 10 is hereby negatived, that the Bill is hereby received for final consideration, and that the Bill is hereby passed."

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: I agree with Senator Maurice Hayes that we should not get too exercised over the issue of the Supreme Court decision in Colombia because I have a deep suspicion it will be an academic exercise. However, we await developments and if there is a need for a debate in the new year, we can have it then. We should have a debate early in the new session on the issue of toll roads, particularly the...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (17 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: Like Senator Cummins, I welcome the changes proposed here, which shows the Minister's propensity to approach these issues in an open-minded way. He has a great commitment to this matter. Leaving aside the policing aspect, the Bill represents the most significant local government reform that I have seen in recent years. I welcome the change to the mandatory word "shall" rather than "may" in...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (17 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: I am sure Senators will agree that very few of the Bills which are considered by the House receive the volume of debate given to the Garda Síochána Bill 2004. That the Bill has received such detailed analysis is an indication of the House's interest in it and its importance. Most of the time, there seemed to be at least six Senators contributing to the Committee Stage debate. The Minister...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: Amendment No. 2 has been ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Revenue. Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are related and will be taken together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: Amendments Nos. 6 and 8 are related will be taken together by agreement.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: Amendment No. 7 in the name of Senator Tuffy is ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge upon the Revenue.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: The Chairman has ruled that it is out of order so we cannot engage in a discussion on the ruling.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are related and they will be taken together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: Amendments Nos. 11 and 12 are related and will be taken together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2004)

Jim Walsh: The amendment before us seems to be about a different subject.