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Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements (20 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: The sub-committee's first report dealt with the 17 May 1974, when bombs went off in the centre of Dublin city at 5.30 p.m. The victims included Patrick Askin, 44 years of age; Josie Bradley, 21; Marie Butler, 21; Anne Byrne, 35; Thomas Campbell, 52; Simone Chetrit, 30, a French citizen; Thomas Croarkin, 36; John Dargle, 80; Concepta Dempsey, 65; Collette Doherty, 21, who ran a shop in...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: Deputy Ardagh's comments are worth noting because he would certainly have started with a view that perhaps there was no collusion involved in these various atrocities. As the various hearings went on, he certainly changed his mind in that regard. According to Deputy Ardagh: These security forces were not prepared to allow the files to be seen by Mr. Justice Barron, which, in itself,...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: Does the Cathaoirleach not consider this to be out of order?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: This is further out of order than was Senator Leyden's contribution.

Seanad: The 70th Anniversary of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (7 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: I join in the welcome to the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, to the House. I also welcome this interesting debate. Reference was made by some to the 1922 Constitution and the fact that aspects of it were incorporated into the 1937 Constitution, but the significant difference is that the former was to some extent underpinned and recognised by an enactment in the British Parliament...

Seanad: The 70th Anniversary of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (7 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: The whole ethos of subsidiarity is much honoured in speeches and sentiment, but the principle is not given practical effect. There is a lesson in that for Government and the Houses on the need to play a role in that regard. The name of Éamon de Valera will be forever linked with the Constitution, as being the main motivator, instigator and, perhaps, author of it. However, even he...

Seanad: The 70th Anniversary of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (7 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: At 2.30 p.m. Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: I ask the Leader, who is the spokesman on Northern Ireland, if he could arrange a debate on these issues at an early opportunity. The House should express its voice in support of the tremendous historic efforts that have been made by the Taoiseach and many others from all sides of these Houses. Could I refer to the call for the roll-out of the speed cameras? If the speed cameras were rolled...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: Most, if not all, Members of the House will welcome the Taoiseach's visit last Friday to Ballymena, the heartland of the DUP and the First Minister's constituency. Its symbolism and significance cannot be underestimated. In many ways it illustrates the progress of the peace process and how the harmonisation and cultivation of relations on this island have developed. The Taoiseach's...

Seanad: National Waste Strategy: Statements (6 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: Human addiction of any sort is a serious affliction and while the motion deals with the misuse of alcohol and illegal drug use, I would be inclined to add to that the consumption of cigarettes which in itself is injurious and now fully accepted as a serious health hazard. Today, Ash Wednesday, is the appropriate day to talk about that because we all know people who, because of their...

Seanad: National Waste Strategy: Statements (6 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Jim Walsh: Re-open the Curragh.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2007)

Jim Walsh: Amendment No. 12 has been ruled out of order as it is outside the scope of the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Jim Walsh: The general election is over.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Jim Walsh: The general election is over.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Jim Walsh: What about John Bruton addressing that?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Jim Walsh: That is true.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Jim Walsh: The Senator has the facts of the matter over there.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2007)

Jim Walsh: Senator Prendergast's amendment No. 1 is out of order as it is outside the scope of the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2007)

Jim Walsh: For a change I support Senator Regan in his call for a debate on the Schengen Agreement. The reason we have not fully embraced this is because of the common travel area and the adverse effects it could have on travel between the North and the South. I agree with him that it is time to examine this matter. My second point relates to water charges. It is popular for Members in this House and...