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Seanad: Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (28 Apr 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 3: In page 19, subsection (3)(b), line 4, after "persons" to insert "proposed to be". Under the Bill as it stands, the joint Oireachtas committee can only suggest three names. All the other board members are notified to the committee after they are appointed. This seems to be something of a fait acommpli. We suggest that all the members are notified to the committee in...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (28 Apr 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I remind the Minister of State that we live in changed economic times. This provision may affect people who may well have met the criteria set out in this section in the past and are worthy of consideration for membership of the board. In light of the ever changing economic fortunes of the country and the unfortunate economic circumstances facing many individuals, the amendment should be...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (28 Apr 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 6: In page 32, lines 19 to 22, to delete subsection (9). Under this amendment the gag on the chief executive would be removed.

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (28 Apr 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I support the amendment and the points made by Senators Walsh and Twomey. In recent years we have seen the role of councillors being reduced and their powers consequently being limited. For many years they fought with successive Governments to achieve their current level of remuneration. Councillors' organisations eventually succeeded in having the facilities for and resources available to...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (28 Apr 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State for having listened to the points of view expressed here. He has demonstrated flexibility in dealing with the legislation. We have always said we are here to initiate, amend, pass and enact legislation. This is a fine example of the effectiveness of Seanad Éireann, including the connection we still have with local government, despite the abolition of the dual...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (28 Apr 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 9: In page 48, subsection (5)(b)(ii), line 9, to delete "(if any)". In this amendment, the words "if any" mean that Inland Fisheries Ireland is at liberty not to maintain a website. There should be a clear obligation on it to have a website and to publish the by-laws on it. On Committee Stage in the Dáil, the Minister stated the amendment would cause difficulties and...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (28 Apr 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State for his response and will withdraw the amendment. However, on a general legislative basis, this is an amendment we could put forward for other legislation and I would like to see it accepted in the interest of conformity and consistency.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Michael McCarthy: ): The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Michael McCarthy: ): I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister of State without interruption, please.

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister of State without interruption, please.

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister of State to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister of State to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: The Senator is interrupting the Minister of State.

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister of State should now conclude.

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: As the Minister of State's time is almost up, Senator Phelan should not interrupt him.

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister of State has one minute left.

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Departmental Staff (15 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: Will the Senator address the Adjournment matter?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Michael McCarthy: Hear, hear.