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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Michael McCarthy: There is nothing in Standing Orders regarding the Senator rattling on and uttering complete nonsense for two minutes without interruption from the Chair.

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2010: Second Stage (18 Jan 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Minister for introducing this Bill. I also thank the officials for their briefing. I acknowledge their offer of help. I always find it very valuable to have a discussion with experts involved in the drafting of legislation. I welcome the Bill. Its Title which refers to the welfare of greyhounds speaks for itself. People should...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The weekend's revelations on the involvement of the then Minister for Finance and present Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen, with Mr. Seánie FitzPatrick are quite disturbing. This was a time when there were many significantly unfortunate developments, not least the collapse in the share price of Anglo Irish Bank on St. Patrick's Day in 2008 that now is known as the St. Patrick's Day massacre....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Michael McCarthy: If he was not afraid of having met Mr. Seánie FitzPatrick and having not discussed the business of the bank - which is stretching credibility to a new limit - why did he keep this information to himself? Does the Leader agree that in the interests of transparency, honesty and the country's good fortunes, the Taoiseach should make himself available for interview by the Garda Síochána, which...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Michael McCarthy: We have a Taoiseach whose head is in the sand.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Will the Leader arrange for the Taoiseach to come before this House to explain to Members the full extent of what he knew in respect of Anglo Irish Bank, when he knew it and who else he was rubbing shoulders with in the upper echelons of Anglo Irish Bank? Does the Leader agree that had the Taoiseach any self-respect, in the best interests of the country he should present himself to his local...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State back from Brussels. I heard him on "Morning Ireland" this morning. I say well done to him. We must praise the bridge as we cross it. Significant and important work was done. Nobody underestimated the task the Minister of State faced when embarked on the trip, I presume, on Sunday. The news is good. It is very important we state we are happy with...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: Does the Senator still have them? Stampaí coigiltis.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Ryan, and his officials to our Second Stage debate. I thank the Department's officials who offered advice and a briefing on the legislation. It is a helpful service, although it is not provided universally. People are under time pressures, so I appreciate their help. The debate on rural areas and their service providers is not always a question of economics....

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I begin by acknowledging the mass in the private dining room this morning for the deceased Members of the Oireachtas. It was a special, thoughtful and prayerful tribute to Members of the House who have gone before us, not least those who died during this term. It was a nice way to honour their memories and to start business in the Oireachtas. I welcome the fact we will debate the four-year...

Seanad: Prohibition of Depleted Uranium Weapons Bill 2009: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I remind the Senator that some of his colleagues are waiting to raise certain matters on the Adjournment. I ask him to keep his comments as brief as possible.

Seanad: Prohibition of Depleted Uranium Weapons Bill 2009: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: The Senator should be brief.

Seanad: Prohibition of Depleted Uranium Weapons Bill 2009: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: It is now almost finished. The Bill is about to be passed.

Seanad: Prohibition of Depleted Uranium Weapons Bill 2009: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: Senator Bradford is waiting to speak on the Adjournment.

Seanad: Prohibition of Depleted Uranium Weapons Bill 2009: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Senator for being brief.

Seanad: Prohibition of Depleted Uranium Weapons Bill 2009: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Sugar Market Reform (17 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe.

Seanad: Sugar Market Reform (17 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: We will hear from Senator Bradford before we hear the Minister of State.

Seanad: Sugar Market Reform (17 Nov 2010)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State for his enthusiasm.