Results 2,661-2,680 of 4,465 for speaker:Jim Walsh
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)
Jim Walsh: That is obviously how these jobs were generated.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)
Jim Walsh: I am looking for a debate on the matter at an early stage.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: I suppose I can speak now. A report in a newspaper over the weekend dealt with the very important issue of health insurance. Many people here will recall the Minister's attempt to introduce equalisation into health insurance, which is essential for our growing elderly population. The Judiciary saw fit to rule it down. I will continue to be critical of the Judiciary getting involved in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: He was in the House last week.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: He came before us when Senator Fitzgerald was not present.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: The Minister of State referred to that matter when he came before the House last week.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: The Senator should have been here last week.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: That is not true.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: That is not true.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: Both the Minister and the Minister of State made the same commitment in respect of financing.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: First, I join in the congratulations and good wishes extended to Senator Dearey. His business experience will be a valuable addition in the real challenges Members face on economic issues. Senator Mary White has correctly pointed out that the focus should be on the 470,000 people who are unemployed and depending on these Houses to pursue policies that will provide some hope and confidence...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: The House should speak with one voice and stand up for those who do not have a voice, namely, the students who will suffer as a consequence of an unfair and disproportionate action.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: Will the Leader arrange for an urgent debate on this important issue?
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010: Second Stage (17 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: I join other Senators in supporting the general thrust of this Bill. It is a short technical Bill, but nonetheless an extremely important one. It arises because of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, which was a significant development and a milestone in dealing with this area of law. In particular, sections of the Act dealt with the fitness to be tried and the review of detention. Since...
- Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (16 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: Now.
- Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (16 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: I thank the Minister who has again on this occasion shown a propensity to listen to debate in this House and to take on board amendments where he believes there is justification for them. That shows the importance of both Houses and, in our case, the important contribution the Seanad sometimes makes to legislation. I thank the Minister for that. Not every Minister is quite as disposed as...
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: The Senator is out of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: The Senator is out of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: That is out of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)
Jim Walsh: That is out of order.