Results 61-80 of 93 for speaker:James Carroll

Seanad: National Spatial Strategy Report: Statements (14 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Killeen, and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran, for his contribution. I found it interesting to listen to Senator Buttimer. It is rare to hear him speak at a broadly monotone level as usually the volume at which he speaks rises and falls. However, he made some pertinent points.

Seanad: National Spatial Strategy Report: Statements (14 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: Exactly. Consensus is essential.

Seanad: National Spatial Strategy Report: Statements (14 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: The implementation of the national spatial strategy is extremely important for the country and the regions and for County Louth from where both I and Senator Dearey come. Great work has been carried out on improvements in infrastructure, transport and on creating sustainable development and economic growth in Louth, but often we wish some elements were done in a different way. It is time we...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (Resumed) (21 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: I have a number of specific questions and instead of dealing with the gambit of areas, I thought I might ask the Minister some pointed questions on the issue. Following on directly from what Senator Burke said about the golf tourism strategy, the Minister might elaborate on that area in her reply. Something of significant benefit would be to develop the amateur angles. Senator Burke said...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (Resumed) (21 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: -----that could be an innovative approach. Mr. Dan Flinter is heading up the golf strategy. There are Members with many different ideas and we might get an opportunity to deal directly with him to link up our various ideas and look at what Portugal is doing in this specific target market. In my own area, the Louth Economic Forum has developed a nine-point plan for economic regeneration in...

Seanad: Food Harvest 2020 Report: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick. I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on Food Harvest 2020 - A Vision for Irish Agri-food and Fisheries. It is of great importance to the north east. My parish of Monasterboice and the neighbouring areas of Termonfeckin and the Ardee area are great agricultural areas in the north east. People there wish to see the benefits of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I wish to request a debate on the subject of reducing VAT as a stimulus measure. I am particularly interested in the reduction of VAT to 5% in respect of energy upgrades, repairs, maintenance and improvements to private dwellings. A move such as that to which I refer is allowable under the sixth EU VAT directive. There would be five benefits to a move of this nature, namely, it would lead...

Seanad: Vehicle Tax Code (9 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister of State for taking this Adjournment matter which concerns the new declaration involving the taxation of a commercial vehicle. This issue has caused major unrest in my area. I have received numerous representations about it in my constituency offices in Drogheda and Ardee. People may have had their vehicles taxed for years without any problem, but difficulties have...

Seanad: Vehicle Tax Code (9 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The provision of a VAT certificate has been requested by some local authorities, which is where the confusion may have arisen. I wish to raise one other matter concerning the taxation of vehicles. Given the tough economic times, it might be wise to charge precisely one quarter of the annual road tax for a three-month tax disc, or half the annual...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts (16 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I thank Senator Mooney for sharing time. This is a significant international and EU-wide issue that goes to the very heart and the basis of the European Union project. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, stated last August that Ireland would support Serbia's progress based on a positive assessment from the chief prosecutor of the ICTY regarding Serbia's ongoing...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (17 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: My first memory of the late Senator Kieran Phelan was when I was a parliamentary assistant to Deputy Margaret Conlon from Monaghan and Senator Wilson, the late Senator Kieran Phelan, the Minister of State, Deputy Maloney, took Margaret under their wings. That meant such a huge amount to Deputy Conlon, as a brand new TD in here in 2007. Senator Feeney was such a great source of support to...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I call for a debate on the four year plan. I received numerous calls on this matter to my constituency offices in Drogheda and Ardee this morning. People are asking where are the job creation strategies of the plan. However, the State cannot click its fingers and create thousands of jobs. The four year plan creates the conditions for the creation of those jobs, as highlighted this morning...

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: Will the Senator say that during the election campaign?

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe. Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Spirit of Ireland presentation in the AV room in Leinster House which highlighted the potential of our west coast. The presentation stressed that Ireland's west coast was like the Saudi Arabia of renewable energy with reference to the oil resources Saudi Arabia has. In his reply the Minister of...

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: The Senator should look at his party councillors in the north east-----

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: -----where he will see an interesting stance being taken. Often there is a difference between what party spokespersons say in the Oireachtas and what party Deputies, Senators and councillors say locally.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: Imagine that.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I can give the Senator many examples.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: The grid is a key element. I have been heartened to work with a group called the Louth Economic Forum. It was set up by the county manager in Louth, Mr. Conn Murray, who got groups together under the chairmanship of Padraic White, former head of the IDA. He is an articulate, intelligent man who can see the wood for the trees, if Members will excuse the pun. The group has developed a nine...

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I beg the Chair's pardon, although I am complimenting the man on his skill and foresight. The forum is working on nine different work plans. These are not aspirational plans that will sit on a shelf but are being implemented as we speak. One of them relates to renewable energy. Many counties could learn from this group and what it is doing. It also focuses on other areas such as tourism,...