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Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: I concur with what has been said. This is a matter of both local and national interest. Promoting the indigenous sector in respect of the production of the 4% specified is something to be applauded. The Minister has not only shown common sense, he has also again shown that he is prepared to listen and accept sensible amendments, for which I commend him. His actions are not unique but...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: I support the expressions of concern in regard to the situation in Tallaght Hospital. I agree with what Senator Ross said. The political thing to do is to accuse the Minister of being in some way responsible. However, that undermines the whole system, in particular the accountability factor. Last night and this morning I heard people talk about another systems failure. This was not a...

Seanad: Irish Language: Statements (10 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: ): Tá deacracht againn anois. Níl ach nóiméad amháin fágtha agus tá triúr Sheanadóir ag iarraidh labhairt. An mbeadh na Seanadóirí sin sásta an t-am a roinnt agus labhairt ar feadh dhá ní trí nóiméad an duine. An bhfuil sin aontaithe? Aontaithe.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: I, too, compliment Senator O'Toole on his measured contribution. We could all take a lead from the sentiments expressed. I agree fully with what Senator Bradford said; we need accountability within the structure of the Health Service Executive. The system of corporate governance is wrong. I said that at the time and I wrote to the Minister, asking that a system of democratic...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: -----have been getting a cheque for €14,000 each week at a time when we are asking pensioners to take a reduction in income.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: It is an absolute scandal. The Minister should come to the House to inform us what exactly the Government is going to do about the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: Action is required and the responsibility lies with the Government to take appropriate action in this area.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Report Stage. (23 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: I join the welcome to the Minister and congratulate him on retaining his portfolio. He has shown a great degree of innovation and application in this job and it was never in doubt that he would be staying in the portfolio. This Bill is important on a number of fronts, not just from an environmental and resource perspective but also from the perspective of job creation. There is much...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Report Stage. (23 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: I thank the Minister for the amenable manner in which he dealt with strong and cogent arguments from all sides of the House. It is a hallmark of the way the Minister works and enhances both the debate and the legislation. He takes on board arguments from all sides that improve the legislation. The motivation for this legislation is to ensure we develop indigenous industry. This offers the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: I support Senator Mullen's comments, which were eminently sensible. I will return to this issue. I also join Members who have complimented and congratulated the Deputies who were elevated to high office yesterday. Like Senator Twomey, I compliment my constituency colleague, Deputy Seán Connick. His business acumen and ability will be much in evidence in undertaking his new...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: I have. He said that the US economy will grow by 3% this year, but because the various stimulus packages in place will expire at the end of this year and there will be tax increases next year, he predicts that the US economy will shrink by 6% next year. We live in the global economy so that will have consequences for every country in the western world. I ask the Leader to move away from...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: -----on very technical, complicated issues in the recent past. We have the potential to make a valuable contribution in this regard. I ask the Leader and the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to be more innovative in the manner in which business is conducted in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: How is that relevant to the Order of Business?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran, to this important debate on the Finance Bill. In the last two Finance Bills we have had to address issues which were unprecedented in my time as a Member of the House. I am sure that is the case for most Members. There has been a global economic downturn which has challenged not only the capacity of our small economy to deal with it but...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: I wish to say that, without interruption, a person who, I understand, was in or had recently vacated the position of chair of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, stated it was like going to an ATM to get money.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: He did not tell us that is was like going to an ATM to withdraw cash using the taxpayers' PIN and not their own. Benchmarking should not have happened without benchmarking across other states in the European Union and any productivity which would accrue from it should have been clearly defined in advance. Unfortunately, we are now in a very difficult situation from which we may find it...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: There is no basis-----

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: I know it is written there. I am not saying it was not.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: There is no basis-----

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Jim Walsh: Nothing happened.