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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Jim Walsh: If we move against that, as Senator Ó Murchú said, we will move to a totalitarian society which certainly many of us, particularly liberals, would argue against if it were impinging upon their beliefs.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Jim Walsh: This is not relevant on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Jim Walsh: That is grossly unfair. Senator Regan should withdraw his comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Jim Walsh: Senator Regan must withdraw his allegation.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Jim Walsh: Under Standing Orders, will the Senator allow me-----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Jim Walsh: If Senator Buttimer allows me, I think Standing Orders provide that I may interject. The tribunals made representations-----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Jim Walsh: Members will be aware that four or five weeks ago I circulated a copy of Mr. Justice Hardiman's judgment in the case of Murphy v. the Mahon tribunal. I believe I said at the time that I would draft and bring forward a motion which I have now done. I have decided, however, not to table the motion in the House but to bring it to the attention of Members. I have spoken about it to certain...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Jim Walsh: -----to allow us advance the issue and bring it to a conclusion.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Jim Walsh: I add my voice to those who have spoken about the attack on the flotilla. Like Senator Quinn, I believe there are two sides to the story. Most reasonable people would have accepted in 1948 that there was a necessity for the Jewish people to establish the state of Israel, given the events of the Second World War, probably one of the darkest chapters in the history of the world. The six day...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Second Stage (19 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: I join with others who complimented Senator Quinn in relation to the introduction of this Bill. It is a short but nonetheless important Bill, and coming from a county such as Wexford where a large proportion of employment was based in the construction industry, and where there is a considerable number of contractors, large and small, this is obviously a very important topic for us. I know...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: On the remarks about CIE, we also found when we were looking at the Barron inquiry into the Dublin-Monaghan bombings and held hearings on other such atrocities that the lack of powers of compellability, especially to get sworn evidence, is a serious shortcoming. I agree with everything Senator Buttimer said in this regard. I ask the Leader for a debate. We have debates on all sorts of...

Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach chun an t-ábhar tábhachtach seo a phlé. As usual, I find myself agreeing with most of the common sense points made by my colleague, Senator O'Reilly. Invariably, he puts his arguments cogently, especially with regard to ensuring value for money from various public services, which is essential. I take this opportunity to compliment the...

Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: The Senator does not have to use all of it.

Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: That is a minimalist approach.

Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: I welcome the support of Senator Quinn yesterday and Senator O'Toole today and the comments made in the Lower House about the tribunal, an issue on which I seek a debate. Members have an obligation to download judgments from the Supreme Court website, in particular, Mr. Justice Hardiman's judgment which states the proceedings of the appellants - the Murphy family - are directed exclusively...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: It appears costs have been claimed for six days of the week, 52 weeks of the year. The tribunal must clarify if that is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, it must give an explanation. If it fails to receive that explanation, there will be an onus on this House to institute whatever appropriate investigative procedures are necessary to establish what is happening in the calculation of...

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (12 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Connick, on his appointment. He and I served together on New Ross Town Council more than a decade ago. His business acumen, ability and affability will stand him in good stead in his new position. We are fortunate to have an individual of his calibre in the Department at a time when serious challenges...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: I support the call for a debate on pre-budgetary issues. We should do this in advance of the summer recess. As we are still borrowing somewhere north of €22 billion to meet expenditure in the current year, there are serious issues involved. There is a growing trend in the black economy that people are happy to work for €5 or €6 an hour and still draw social welfare payments. That...

Seanad: Fines Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 May 2010)

Jim Walsh: Perhaps the Minister will clarify this. The point raised by Senator Bacik may relate to people of very limited means. My literal interpretation of the amendment is that the situation is covered in that the fine can be less than the otherwise appropriate fine. I assume, therefore, the judge would have some discretion in that area. In general, the principle is probably right. However, I...