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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: Since December, the Order of Business has been an even greater shambles than heretofore. There is urgent need for another meeting of the CPP.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: The reason I suggest this is because people have serious concerns and issues they expect us to take seriously. I ask that we do this.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: I am trying to support the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: I have. I ask the Leader to ensure CPP steps up to the mark on this issue. Will the Leader accede to the request made by Senator Donohoe for a debate on the issues he raised? I compliment the Senator on his constructive contribution to the debate in the House last night. There is a need for us to address the issues, including the ten-point plan of Congress. We must look at the structures...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: The people should decide and I fully support this. Let us get the real decision of the people on steps being taken which may have a serious social impact in the future. This is a decision which the electorate is entitled to make.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: I will respect whatever decision is made in that regard. It is up to us all to advocate our strong points of view in so far as how we feel society should be shaped for future generations.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: Who conducted the poll?

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: Who conducted the poll?

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: I am not sure it is particularly responsible of us to talk about the appointment of the chief executive of one of our important banks, especially when we do not know anything about the man. I certainly do not know whether he is the right man for the job, but I have not seen any argument proffered by the other side except that it would be better to have somebody from the outside. I would...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: We need to tackle privilege in this country. Does the Leader agree the following words of Fr. Pedro Arrupe would be a fitting sentiment and philosophy for the House to adopt: "Let there be men and women who will bend their energies not to strengthen positions of privilege, but, to the extent possible, reduce privilege in favor of the underprivileged"?

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: It is to help the country and not us.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: Would it be possible to extend the time?

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: I thank the Minister of State for sharing time. At a time when we are faced with a very difficult fiscal position, I am not enamoured by the behaviour of some of the social partners. I will return to that presently. According to the Government, our revenue will fall back to something like €37 billion this year. Goodbody Stockbrokers estimates it will be €33 billion. Our projected...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: It is difficult to follow an expert and eminent scientist, a professor of the English language and someone who rants at length on various issues, which does nothing for the House's status or politics in general.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: The greatest criticism that I received from the public during the weekend concerned what purported to be democracy in the Dáil last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: We should follow the lead of the voice in this House that is most measured, reasonable and probably knowledgeable, namely, that of Senator Quinn. He may be the only person who takes that approach. We must consider the situation calmly and constructively determine what should be done. Will the Leader arrange a debate on Ireland's fiscal position? I agree with the comments made by Mr. Peter...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: She spoke about the necessity for a cohesive approach. Mr. Sutherland recognises the fact that, if none of our expenditure of €55 billion, comprising €20 billion on pay, €20 billion on social welfare and €15 billion on non-pay costs, can be cut despite our revenue falling short by €18 billion or €20 billion, we are on the road to ruin. Anyone with any sort of mathematical sense...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: ——and lead them to recognise that there is a constituency depending on those of us in politics to find a way through the current difficulties. Will the Leader arrange for a separate debate on the ten-point plan proposed by congress? It includes excellent ideas and others with which I would not agree, but it should be properly debated. When the Leader arranges the debates, would it be...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Feb 2009)

Jim Walsh: Hear, hear.