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Seanad: Shoppers Task Force: Motion (3 Dec 2008)

Michael McCarthy: ...views from all sides of the House. We all represent people and we come from constituencies, however far apart they may be geographically, in which consumer trends are the same. People will feel the pinch equally in Cork, Mayo and Donegal. In this case the matter of shopping in the North forms part of the motion. As public representatives, we bring a wide variety of views to the House...

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2008)

Michael McCarthy: I feel we have not discussed this amendment enough, and I look forward to the exchanges on it between now and 1.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Michael McCarthy: ...who have been screwed by the budget in a number of different aspects. It gives a lie to the Progressive Democrats myth that we have a low tax economy. It is another attack on those who are feeling the pinch of the downturn in the economic fortunes of the country. The levy represents an average increase of 25% for an average family of two adults and two children. The Minister stated she...

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2008)

Michael McCarthy: ...their views are expressed, through their councillors. If this Bill proposes to bring an end to that process, then I am fundamentally opposed to it. I know that some Members on the Government side feel the same way but they must be loyal to their Minister and party. However, I urge the Minister of State to consider this amendment carefully. He has been very obliging in the past and is...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McCarthy: I too wish to contribute to the debate on crime and the breakdown of law and order which has reached frightening proportions. Already this week there have been two gangland atrocities. One must feel for the family of the young plumber who went out, got a trade, made a living, and was trying to earn a few extra euro for Christmas but unfortunately lost his life in this spate of gangland...

Seanad: Housing Policy: Statements (12 Oct 2006)

Michael McCarthy: ...years, but we are faced with an affordability gap and the number of people who can afford to buy these houses is continually decreasing. When I hear the line about the historically high output I feel sick because the number of people being pushed further away from these houses increases on a weekly basis, all on account of affordability. Contrary to what the Minister of State said,...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael McCarthy: ...that he was kept out of the loop, which is not ideal. We need to be very careful about the nature of the dreadful illness in question. The man had to be helped to apply for the schemes, but he now feels vilified as he deals with rejection. It was not very nice for him to have such an experience after he had beaten an illness of this nature. I appreciate that there is an issue in terms of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Michael McCarthy: ...debate on crime. The situation is becoming more dangerous by the day. Last night, we saw another horrible example of the state of lawlessness in this country. My second point concerns health, but I feel like a Fianna Fáil Senator raising issues such as crime and health, which concern Departments headed by Progressive Democrats Ministers.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McCarthy: ...avoided. The Minister has accepted the general principle which is based on the welfare of the animal. I accept what Senator Henry said that it is an expensive business to call out a vet if people feel they are dealing with a product which is not financially rewarding. There are situations where the decision-making ability rests within the parameters within which that decision can be made,...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Michael McCarthy: ...that these individuals do not have access to organised industrial structures and conditions or enjoy the same protection as those in employment. They are driven by the spirit of generosity and feel they have a moral duty to provide care. Some of the cases with which one becomes familiar are extremely moving, particularly when one considers the sacrifices people make. We owe it to these...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (7 May 2004)

Michael McCarthy: ...they had not intended to vote if the e-voting system had been put in place. They said that if they arrived at a polling booth and were confronted with a system that was alien to them, they would feel a sense of powerlessness and fear and might not carry out the transaction required of them which could make them look stupid in front of others. An ideal opportunity now exists to properly...

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: It is a good example. If the project had backfired in the election, it would probably have been classed as something else. I feel strongly about this amendment. If the dual mandate is to be abolished at one level, the policy should be applicable across the board regardless of the type of dual mandate. Obviously, it is more high profile when it occurs in politics but there are also the...

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003 [Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: ...stillbirths, however if this amendment is not agreed to, it makes a nonsense of the amendment taken in the Lower House because the words "in the State" have not been amended in section 13(1)(b). I feel very strongly that this is an amendment that will increase and improve the ability of the Bill to create good law.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Mar 2003)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs and I extend the opportunity of political transition to Senator Cox who feels hard done by. She is welcome to take a seat on this side of the House.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

Michael McCarthy: ...take my amendment on board. I am not suggesting that every time an organisation refuses an oral hearing, it should be dragged through the courts. I sympathise with the EPA in this regard but I also feel it should act reasonably, as every other organisation is required to do. I hope the Minister will see the logic of this amendment and accept it.