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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Ba mhaith liom aontú go hiomlán leis an méid a dúirt an tSeanadór Leyden inné. Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to raise the matter yesterday as my time was running short but I would like to support and compliment Senator Leyden on the stand he took in regard to the Council of Europe and the abortion issue. When we have the President of the European Parliament here, will...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: ——was put in place so that these issues can be tackled and that the——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: ——unproductive sector of the economy is not stealing on a grand scale from the productive element.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: On a point of information, my main point is I do not seek to be one of the speakers but I ask the Leader to ensure those important questions are put to the President of the European Parliament because——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: ——it goes to what we are about and it also goes to our attachment to the concept of the European Union.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: Aontaím leis an méid a dúirt an Seanadóir O'Toole inniu mar gheall ar an Ghaeilge. Dúirt sé gur cheart dúinn go léir san Oireachtas feabhas a chur ar an Ghaeilge atá againn. B'fhéidir go mbeidh seans ag Baill ar suim leo an teanga dul go dtí an Ghaeltacht chun feabhais a chur ar a gcuid Gaeilge. Aontaím freisin leis an Seanadóir Ó Murchú. Chualamar go léir an geallúint a...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: ——but it is imperative, as is the case in any economy in the world——

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: ——that wealth will be held by a small percentage of those who are entrepreneurs——

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: ——and who take risks. I understand that at present more than 33,000 people in this country are millionaires. That is to be welcomed and policy should be pursued to grow that phenomenon. Senator Alex White was correct in some respects. I do not begrudge anybody who pursues wealth creation and job creation, particularly in the productive economy. The arguments made by Senator White...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: This also applies, to a lesser extent, to the medical profession. Those sectors should be examined and fees should be curbed to ensure the ordinary person is not exorbitantly charged for services that often times leave much to be desired. Part of the argument made by Senator White is correct. However, we must reward risk-takers because, ultimately, they create the jobs and the economy to...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: It should be allowed function. I agree with what Senator Ó Murchú said. He has some knowledge of China, as I have. We have seen the tremendous progress that has been made there and that should be recognised. The political process and the interaction of nations is the way to achieve the globalised objectives to which we all aspire.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (9 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: I thank Senator McDonald for sharing time and I promise reciprocity at the first opportunity. I welcome the removal of the legal services ombudsman provisions from the Bill, as they will be considered in separate legislation, because both solicitors and barristers should be governed by independent bodies and I hope the Department will give consideration to this. Self-regulation does not...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: Along with other Members, I add my voice to the tributes to our late President, Dr. Paddy Hillery. He was a fine gentleman who did tremendous service for this country. He was a most unassuming and modest man and an example for everybody in public life. I refer to the remarks by Senators Ross and Coghlan with regard to the Fyffes v. DCC case. In the past Fyffes was a very good customer of a...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: I am aware that there are more expert legal people in the Opposition than there are on the Bench.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: We need to be very careful when we deal with specifics. I am not opposed to a debate on financial regulation generally. However, it is not appropriate for this House to be second guessing what the courts have decided in a specific case involving individuals which has gone through the legal process.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: The financial regulator made known his views to the court in advance of its decision. The matter has been disposed of and it is not appropriate for the House to discuss the specific case.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: It is in order to discuss the general issue but not a specific case that has been dealt with by the courts. I concur with the request made by Senator Twomey and others with regard to seeking a debate on the economy. Undoubtedly there are global and domestic issues which this House could address, hopefully in a constructive way. We have very fortunately attained a standard of living and a...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: The Senator should not interrupt like that.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Jim Walsh: There is no rush.