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Seanad: Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Senator Buttimer's party played havoc with the economy.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: That was after the International Monetary Fund was going to come in to pick up after them.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Ar an gcéad dul síos ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Cosanta, an Teachta Willie O'Dea, go dtí an Teach chun an Bille tábhachtach seo a phlé. Undoubtedly, although the Opposition may be slow to acknowledge this, around the world the economic fortunes of Ireland are seen to have improved beyond all expectations over the past ten to 15 years. Most economists were caught...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: I will not labour the point but I support the points made by Senators O'Toole, Norris and Harris about Ministers who represent this country abroad. In this House, we need, as Senator Harris said, to stand up for ourselves and not always adopt the béal bocht. These are the Houses of Parliament. There are enough people out there, many of whom have never made a contribution to Irish life in...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: I very much welcome the hint of republicanism I occasionally detect in a man of Trinity College, which impresses me.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: I also support the call made by Senator Boyle for a debate on the Competition Authority, its effectiveness and the restructuring that might be required. The authority is slow to deal with certain issues and to target certain areas. Equally, there is an onus on Government when it focuses on important areas like the legal profession to take effective action. I am more than slightly...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Senator Mullen, without interruption.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Senator Mullen, without interruption. I ask Senator Mullen not to invite comment from the Minister of State.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Amendment No. 10 in the names of Senators Kelly, Hannigan, Prendergast, Ryan, McCarthy and Alex White arises out of Committee Stage. Amendments Nos. 10, 11 and 13 are related and may be discussed by agreement.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: It must be contagious, given that Members opposite were confused earlier.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Senator Keaveney, without interruption.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: I still have some of the reservations I had when the Bill was first introduced by the previous Minister, Michael McDowell. At that time, I found myself in an invidious position because, as Government spokesman on Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I was supposed to be promoting the Bill whereas I, along with others, was trying to get as much of it changed as possible. I still have...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: This brings me to a remark made during Private Members' time last week, which I only realised had been made when I read The Irish Times the following day, when Senator Norris referred to me as "darling". May I ask Senator Norris to be less effusive in his terms of endearment? I would give three reasons he might refrain from addressing me in those terms in future. First, it is probably...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Please do not go overboard.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: During the various Stages of the Bill, all Members were ad idem in respect of the prominence that should be given to an apology and possibly the time lines. I acknowledge and welcome the amendment the Minister has tabled because he has taken on board the points that have been made. While he is not as prescriptive perhaps as we might have suggested with regard to the time line, in the latter...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: I will be brief as I regret I must attend two meetings this evening. In speaking to amendment No. 30, I acknowledge the Minister's amendment No. 29 goes some way towards addressing the points raised here on Committee Stage and during a previous debate on this Bill prior to the dissolution of the Dáil. Subsection (h) of the Minister's amendment states: "if the plaintiff's version of events...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: No. I have strong views in regard to the proposal contained in amendment No. 39. In my opinion, an acknowledgement without correction or apology defeats the purpose.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: I am aware of that. However, I wished to put those remarks on the record as I may not be back before the amendment is reached.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Jim Walsh: Yes. I hope my colleague will move amendment No. 39 on my behalf.