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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: What about The New Ross Standard?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: Through the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: On a point of order, during the Order of Business, reference was made to a lady who was asked to be director of a State company, and a derogatory remark was made by Senator Norris in this regard. I am of the view that this breaches the rules of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: Will the Cathaoirleach examine what was said because it should not be left on the record?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: No, I listened carefully to what was said. The Cathaoirleach told Senator Norris that he was over his time and asked him to sit down. However, the offending remarks about the lady in question——

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: I ask the Cathaoirleach to look at the record. My understanding is that the offending——

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: The offending remarks are on the record and I ask that the Cathaoirleach have them removed.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: No.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach um thráthnóna chun an Bille tábhachtach seo a phlé. I listened with interest to the debate and, in particular, to the contribution of the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, on the legislation which is before the House. I note that the Kenny judgment has had a fairly profound impact on the administration of the justice system but the...

Seanad: Regional Fisheries Boards: Motion (9 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an tSeanaid agus gabhaim leithscéal leis mar go raibh sé ag feitheamh ar feadh tamaill, uair go leith nó mar sin ag tús na díospóireachta. The reason for this is the Opposition's concern, despite all the challenges and difficulties facing us economically and agriculturally in the food industry, in regard to whether there will be an Order of Business...

Seanad: Regional Fisheries Boards: Motion (9 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: Three years ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: On the agricultural situation, which everybody acknowledges is serious, I concur with those who have called for support from the EU. The EU has a role to play in terms of supporting what is an extremely difficult situation for Ireland. Suggestions have been made that all the pork products should not have been withdrawn from the shelves, but it is important health is paramount and is seen...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: Both legal and illegal guns should be strictly controlled.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: I remind Senator O'Toole as well as Senator Regan that the Garda Commissioner came before——

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: ——the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights recently and asked specifically for a limitation in this respect because of his concerns at the growth in legally held handguns. I compliment the Taoiseach on his comment and the Minister on the action he has taken. All of us in this House should support it, given the situation in regard to law and order....

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: I support Senator Hannigan regarding the vouchers issue. A clear legislative timeline should be laid down for the period during which they can be encashed. The vouchers should also clearly state in large print the deadline for encashment because many people get caught out after Christmas when they find out they are out of date. I disagree with Opposition comments regarding the task force....

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: The task force has a role to play in saving on wasteful expenditure that does not achieve anything or provide front-line services.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: A task force that is well focused on wasteful expenditure could ensure that happens through management. Where management fails, it must be held accountable for its failure in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Jim Walsh: I support the call for a debate on pensions, particularly the funding of many of our pension schemes. It is a most important issue. I disagree with Senator Regan's simplistic approach that in some way the Government should meet the losses accrued in pension funds. One might as easily say this about people who have invested in the stock market. People who have put their life savings into...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Jim Walsh: I support the calls for a debate on public service reform and the banking situation. The Taoiseach and the Government have received poor press in recent months because of the very serious change in the economy, which is a global phenomenon. I welcome yesterday's publication of the public service reform report, which was launched by the Taoiseach. He has been exceptionally consistent on the...