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Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Jim Walsh: Other issues, such as succession rights, are well articulated in the report of the Law Reform Commission. When a person who has cohabited in a stable and loving relationship gets sick, it can happen that other people interfere and the person's partner gets cut off. If Ireland is the Christian country we like to think it is, that issue will be addressed in a proper way that takes into account...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2005)

Jim Walsh: Glacaim leis an "Fáilte romhat ar ais" freisin. I support Senator Bannon's call for funding to tackle the radon gas problem. Radon is a carcinogen and many areas throughout the country have serious levels of it. The incentives and inducements that previously existed to encourage people to do the test were of benefit and should be reintroduced. I concur with many of the comments made about...

Seanad: Child Care Services: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Jim Walsh: Senator Kett will give a male perspective on this topic.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Jim Walsh: I support Senator O'Toole's call for a debate on the national pensions reserve fund. The fund was an enlightened initiative which afforded no political advantage to the Minister at the time. It recognised the changing demographics which there will be a continuing need to address. I would be very concerned if funding for this were abandoned. It could be funded at a lower level. I agree with...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (8 Mar 2005)

Jim Walsh: From listening to the debate, it seems to me that there is a misunderstanding or fallacy. As regards the €2.5 billion and the fact that it is benefiting the pensions industry, we are fortunate to be in the public service and part of that figure comprises pension contributions deducted from our incomes before we are taxed, which the Senator making the point may have overlooked. That applies...

Seanad: Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Jim Walsh: I move: That Seanad Éireann: —noting that following agreement reached between the British and Irish Governments at Weston Park in 2001, retired Canadian Supreme Court Judge Mr. Peter Cory was appointed to undertake a thorough investigation of allegations of collusion between British and Irish security forces and paramilitaries in six incidents; —noting that the aim of this process was to...

Seanad: Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Jim Walsh: Ba maith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach seo. In proposing the motion I am mindful that the British and Irish Governments in coming to an agreement in Weston Park appointed a man of international stature in retired Canadian judge, Peter Cory. This was a recognition of the need to address the legacy of the conflict over the past 30 years and, in particular, to examine cases...

Seanad: Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Jim Walsh: It is worse.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Jim Walsh: On a point of clarification, did we not take those amendments previously with amendment No. 14?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Jim Walsh: I also convey my thanks to the Minister of State and his officials for bringing forward this important legislation. As has been acknowledged, Senator Henry's knowledge in this area was very much to the fore. This is an important area and hopefully the legislation will stand the test of time.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Jim Walsh: Leath-uair tar é a deich maidín amárach.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Jim Walsh: As amendments Nos. 4 and 5 are related, they may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Jim Walsh: As amendment No. 6 is consequential on amendment No. 7, these amendments may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Jim Walsh: Amendments Nos. 8, 20 and 28 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Jim Walsh: Amendment No. 13 is a Government amendment, which is consequential on amendment No. 19. Amendments Nos. 14 to 18, inclusive, are related to amendment No. 19. Is it agreed to discuss amendments Nos. 13 to 19, inclusive, together? Agreed.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Jim Walsh: Amendments Nos. 22 and 23 are alternatives to amendment No. 21 and cannot be moved if it is accepted. The amendments may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Jim Walsh: Amendments Nos. 24 to 27, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Jim Walsh: As amendment No. 30 is an alternative to amendment No. 29, it cannot be moved if amendment No. 29 is agreed to. The amendments may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Jim Walsh: Is the question agreed to?

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Jim Walsh: Is the question agreed to?