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Seanad: Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)

Marc MacSharry: -----because it gives the people the level of control and influence in the banks for which many of us have yearned for the past number of years. It is welcome in that regard. It vests the people's power through the Minister in controlling aspects of the banks which is much needed. As with other measures in recent weeks, with the support from the IMF and the EU, it provides us with the basis...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Marc MacSharry: Will the Leader arrange a debate on employment and job creation as a matter of the utmost urgency? I must also express my heartfelt regret at the Government's decision to cease the public service obligation, PSO, routes from Sligo, Galway and Knock airports. I accept value for money issues were raised and it may be difficult to get the European Commission to approve the PSOs. However, if we...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (8 Mar 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I am glad to have the opportunity to say a few brief words about the late Willie Farrell. Coming from Sligo and a political family, I first came to know him personally from a very young age. I remember the 1977 general election and, although I was only four years old at the time, remember distinctly that he drove a car that I was convinced was from outer space. Those who knew him well will...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I join with others in welcoming the Minister, Deputy Shatter, to the House, congratulating him on his appointment as Minister and wishing him and his Government genuine success in the years ahead. I am glad to have the opportunity, however unusual this is in the midst of a Seanad Éireann election campaign, to make a few comments on the programme for Government. There is much in it that all...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Marc MacSharry: ——an assessment of existing repayment capacity; critically, the examination of original underwriting and application quality; and the consideration of a range of alternative repayment options.

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I wish the Government well. I am pleased to have had an opportunity to make a few points on the programme for Government.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I wholeheartedly congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment. I had the great pleasure of serving with him in this House and he was always a straight talker. I agreed with much of what he had to say then and I agree with an uncanny number of his comments today. Much of his contribution recognised the policies of the past and the many strengths of our economy. It is important that...

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Marc MacSharry: The Minister of State said the Minister for Finance's announcement of the results of the stress tests was the thing of which he was most proud. However, it is important to note that the previous Minister commissioned Black Rock Consulting to undertake the stress tests. As I said on the Order of Business, the new Government parties have started with great commitment and they have the genuine...

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Marc MacSharry: It would be appropriate to schedule such a debate. I welcome the report, which highlighted systemic and regulatory failures and the cosiness of the relationship between regulatory authorities and banks in the past. There was a lack of expertise in key areas. When key figures were asked why certain actions were not taken, the reason provided was that officials found the issues to be complex...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his appointment. I have had the pleasure of working with him for the past nine years. On each occasion he acted as Chair in that period, he gave us all great confidence and will do so as we look to the future of what will be a pivotal Seanad. Like Senator Leyden, I pay tribute to Senator Norris, who made a very good speech on which we should all reflect....

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Marc MacSharry: Rather than having a broad, sweeping debate on health issues, which it could be, given the wide variety of important issues involved, perhaps we could break it down into sectors. I am seeking a specific debate on the HSE budget, which is an issue I have raised many times before. I am uncomfortable with the fact that the HSE, which is effectively a third party organisation, has control of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I join others in welcoming the Minister, Deputy Reilly, to the House and wish him well in his office. This has been my first opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment since he has taken office. I wish him every success and while Members are present for legislative purposes today, I hope he will be in a position to attend debates in the House in the short term on some of the serious...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I join others in welcoming the Minister of State to the House. As a constituency colleague it would be remiss of me not to congratulate him wholeheartedly and say that the people from all parties in our region are very proud that we have a Minister of State responsible for the very important portfolio of dealing with small business. I wish him and his good offices every success on all our...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I know the Acting Chairman will indulge me. When he sat where I am now, he often had to break the rules. I will need just a brief moment or two.

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Marc MacSharry: My colleague, Senator Paul Bradford, mentioned the airport issue and I know it is a topic close to the Minister of State's heart. I appreciate funding is finite but following the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport's short-sighted announcement yesterday on funding, especially relating to Galway and Sligo airports, I called in the press for the establishment of a task force. I am sure...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Marc MacSharry: Such action would guarantee their viability and I call on the Minister of State to pursue that goal. I wish him every success in his good offices and I am sure we will look forward to other exchanges in the future.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I join others in welcoming the passage of the Bill. I congratulate Senator Bacik who pioneered the legislation and hope the Bill has a speedy transition through the other House. Some issues with regard to a legal opinion have been raised and I am sure the Minister will consider that with his officials between now and then. I hope the legislation moves quickly and that it does not sit...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I welcome this opportunity. It is the ninth year in which I have made similar points. I congratulate the Senators who introduced the motion. It is impossible for me not to agree entirely with the previous speaker because I, too, saw the motion was to be adjusted and understood this was the ninth year in which we have made many of the same points. As Senator Ó Murchú stated, the...

Seanad: Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (16 Jun 2011)

Marc MacSharry: This is my first opportunity to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to the House. I congratulate her on her appointment. If she has anything to do with reforming this issue, as Senator White and others have said, the future is certainly bright. I am glad to have the opportunity to make certain points and I am conscious that others have greater expertise than I in the...

Seanad: Housing Market: Motion (22 Jun 2011)

Marc MacSharry: I wish to share time with Senator Byrne.