Results 881-900 of 4,465 for speaker:Jim Walsh

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: Allow me to handle the matter. The Minister has clearly put it on the record that he did not heckle and that what Senator McHugh said was incorrect. Does Senator McHugh accept that?

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: I ask the House to allow Senator McHugh continue without interruption from the Government side.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: I support Senator O'Toole's call in respect of the work and objectives of the Curtin committee. While legislation is being prepared, it is worth pointing out that in the state of Massachusetts, there is a commission which comprises nine members — three from the judiciary, three from the legal profession and three from the public. It deals with instances where the judiciary brings its...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: I welcome the report of the Competition Authority in respect of the legal profession. It was long overdue. The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is taking some initiatives in this area. I call for a debate on that report early in the new year because the Law Society and the Bar Council are already circling their wagons with a view to rubbishing the report and...

Seanad: Genealogy and Heraldry Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: I endorse what the Minister has said. The Government's commitment to the arts is well illustrated by the €700 million allocation for 2007. In that regard it would be remiss of me not to compliment and thank the Minister for his support for the Wexford Opera Festival and, in particular, the new theatre which will be built in Wexford at a cost in excess of €26 million, which will continue...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: On the first sitting day of 2007.

Seanad: Garda Reform: Statements (13 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: I welcome the Minister and I compliment him on the various initiatives he has taken in this area. Since his appointment as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, it was obvious he intended to address any deficiencies within the force and to strengthen and increase the manpower and resources available to it. He has made significant progress in that regard. That progress and the...

Seanad: Garda Reform: Statements (13 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: I would say the Minister is too.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: The crime situation is undoubtedly serious and is of concern to many people. However, it is important that we neither overstate nor understate the case. It is interesting to hear people's comments on the Order of Business because I have taken part in many debates on crime in the House during which many Members placed significant emphasis on the human rights of those accused of committing...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: As a consequence, many criminals are walking the streets because the evidential requirements cannot be met. A previous speaker referred to a radio interview that was broadcast this morning. A comment was made during the interview regarding greater use of the Special Criminal Court, in which the rules of evidence are not quite as stringent. The time has come to consider reflecting in other...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: We can ask people to leave them in churches.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh: He should have been on it.

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Feb 2007)

Jim Walsh: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Jim Walsh: Amendments Nos. 4, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 19 to 25, inclusive, 28 to 31, inclusive, 38, 39, 42 to 45, inclusive, 48, 51, 52 and 53 are cognate. Amendments Nos. 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 17, 18, 40, 41, 50 and 54 are related. Amendment No. 51 is an alternative to No. 50. Therefore, amendments Nos. 4 to 14, inclusive, 16 to 25, inclusive, 28 to 31, inclusive, 38 to 45, inclusive, 48 and 50 to 54,...

Seanad: Consumer Protection Bill 2007: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Jim Walsh: Amendments Nos. 16 and 20 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Jim Walsh: I seek a debate on the tribunals and have sought one before now. It is a scandal that these Houses have allowed matters to get to this stage, although the tribunals have undoubtedly done some good work. As a child growing up, I remember watching films about runaway trains. What we have is a runaway gravy train. It is time we called a halt to it. Unless we can get the new fees set by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Jim Walsh: I seek a debate on the general issue of planning. It concerns not only filling stations but also licensed premises and fine hotels. Many such landmarks in this city will be demolished for residential accommodation.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Jim Walsh: We need to have proper, effective planning for the future. Otherwise all we will have are apartment blocks without the social facilities people require. We should have a debate on that matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Jim Walsh: I endorse the call by Senator Quinn for a debate on the report on primary teaching. The INTO was very quick out of the traps. Anybody who has a cushy experience of involvement with primary education would say there are many fine teachers in the profession but there are also many who should not be involved in the teaching profession. All the report does is underline that. It is not good...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Jim Walsh: Section 5(4) states: "There shall be no publication for the purposes of the tort of defamation if the defamatory statement concerned is published to the person to whom it relates and to a person other than the person to whom it relates in circumstances where ... it was not intended", etc. What is the position where a defamatory statement is made and where this subsequently, either directly...