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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Michael McCarthy: We were not here.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2007)

Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 18 is out of order as it is outside the scope of the Bill.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2007)

Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 20 is out of order.

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Michael McCarthy: Is the motion agreed?

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Michael McCarthy: There can be no debate now.

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Michael McCarthy: I am informed this cannot be debated now but Senator Coghlan may call for a vote.

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Michael McCarthy: Standing Orders will not allow a debate on this matter, only a vote. A decision must be made now.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Michael McCarthy: I raise the issue of the debt in Cork Airport. I welcome that the Minister for Transport, Deputy Noel Dempsey, has appointed a noted industrial relations expert to attempt to find some compromise between Dublin Airport Authority and Cork Airport Authority on the €220 million debt Cork has been saddled with. Reading media reports and listening to commentary this morning, one would think the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome that the Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, has finally appointed a person to find a resolution to the matter. It must be borne in mind that the Government gave a clear commitment in this House in 2004 that Cork would begin its independent status debt-free. That is not the case. There is another dispute in Cork with a tinge of industrial relations, the ongoing GAA strike. I appeal to...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Michael McCarthy: I was raising the issue of industrial relations.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Michael McCarthy: In conclusion, I will not be announcing my intention to contest the next presidential election.

Seanad: Coast Guard Stations: Statements (Resumed). (27 Feb 2008)

Michael McCarthy: The hatchet job was done this morning in the Irish Examiner.

Seanad: Coast Guard Stations: Statements (Resumed). (27 Feb 2008)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Billy Kelleher, to the House and congratulate him on his appointment as Minister of State. I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Leader of the House for organising this debate. There have been some fine fiery debates in this House during this term and I am sure this debate will not be any different. This issue is of the utmost importance for the people of...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Leader for arranging yesterday's excellent debate on Malin Head and Valentia, which was very constructive. It was one of many fine debates organised by the Leader, which I wish to acknowledge. I support Senator Glynn who has raised on many occasions in this House the issue of men's health including that of younger males. Unfortunately, there have been a number of suicides in...

Seanad: Departmental Staff (5 Mar 2008)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Seanad staff and particularly the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter. I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Cullen. This is the second occasion on which I have raised this matter on the Adjournment. I have made numerous representations to the Minister, and colleagues in the Dáil have raised the matter on my behalf. This is of the utmost...

Seanad: Departmental Staff (5 Mar 2008)

Michael McCarthy: When does the Minister hope the review will be completed and when can a decision be made on the Dunmanway office?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Michael McCarthy: What is his name?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Michael McCarthy: I seek a debate on fisheries. An Irish Minister introduced draconian legislation, which is being used to persecute, penalise and criminalise fishermen. The TUPE legislation, which guarantees workers' rights on ferry services, is being implemented in Northern Ireland but not in the Republic. Recently the Rathlin ferry was awarded a contract and Minister for Regional Development, Conor...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Michael McCarthy: The Leader's friend and colleague.

Seanad: Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Apr 2008)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, and wish him well with his brief. One of my first contributions in the previous Seanad related to the Nice treaty and if memory serves, I believe the Minister of State also held responsibility for European affairs at that stage.