Results 621-640 of 4,465 for speaker:Jim Walsh

Seanad: Pension Provisions. (30 Jun 2005)

Jim Walsh: As Acting Chairman, I am precluded from commenting on this matter.

Seanad: Pension Provisions. (30 Jun 2005)

Jim Walsh: I am aware that the Minister's disposition in regard to these matters is not unfavourable in respect of the arguments made. He has done much good work in this area, even prior to becoming a Member of the Oireachtas. That would be acknowledged by everyone. He is the best person to whom to convey this message and I thank the Minister of State for agreeing to do so.

Seanad: Garda Investigations: Motion. (28 Sep 2005)

Jim Walsh: I join with other speakers in sympathising with the members of the Rafferty family. This is obviously a personal tragedy for them and is particularly traumatic for Joseph's child, who will never know his father. It puts into perspective the heinousness of such crimes. I commend other Senators on the courage with which they have taken a stand in exposing those who were involved in this...

Seanad: Garda Investigations: Motion. (28 Sep 2005)

Jim Walsh: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: Last week the House debated an issue on which all sides came together and agreed a common motion. It was an interesting exercise. During the course of the debate I referred to the issue of sectarianism in Northern Ireland. Since then there has been a number of reports, not least the one in the newspapers with regard to the blessing of a graveyard in north Antrim where there have been threats...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: There is no comparison.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: There have been a number of comments regarding the implications for the economy in general and employment in particular of the situation involving Irish Ferries. I support these calls for a debate but I ask for the debate to be broadened into the areas of industrial relations and partnership. While the Irish Ferries situation represents one extreme, the other side of that coin is the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: If people are participating in partnership and availing of benchmarking, productivity should be a factor. That somebody is doing extra work should not be a means of extracting more money from employers. This does not happen in the private sector but is endemic in the public sector.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: I ask for a debate on this issue.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: I thank Senator Ormonde for sharing time. I join with those who paid tribute to the Taoiseach, not only for his fine contribution to the House but for charting the vision for the future in Northern Ireland. It was symptomatic of the leadership he has shown throughout the whole process. I welcome the decommissioning and acknowledge it must have been a difficult decision to subscribe to for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: As a resident in the diocese of Ferns, while I would have been aware of some of what went on from local reports in the newspapers over the years, nonetheless the report made for very shocking reading. As others here stated, the courage of the victims, particularly those who came forward, deserves to be acknowledged. A point made by Senator Maurice Hayes is important, that is, the inquiry...

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: I remind Senators that remarks should be addressed through the Chair.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: If the road is wide enough it might serve as a runway.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: The Senator without interruption.

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: I, too, welcome the Minister to the House. I am sure he will be relieved to hear that I am supporting the Bill here today.

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: It is a short Bill. While much more voluminous legislation has come before us, the Bill will make quite an impact due to the changes contained therein. The three issues, which have been outlined by the Minister and supported by Senator Cummins, will have a considerable impact on the operation of prison services. The appointment of contractors, which has been discussed here previously, is a...

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: My views on this have been consistent throughout my political life.

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: I recall taking issue with a county manager of some standing 20 years ago with regard to reducing the level of expenditure within the county. I suggested a saving of £100,000 and identified and itemised how that could be done. He took me to task and said that the service to the community in the county would collapse as a consequence of my suggestions. The following year when Fianna Fáil...

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Jim Walsh: Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn.