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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: He proposed an amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: I appreciate the Cathaoirleach's indulgence at this late stage on the Order of Business. I have a question for the Leader on the budget but before going further, there is one myth I wish to correct. It has been said consistently since the budget was announced yesterday that pensioners have not been touched. That is a lie. In April the Christmas bonus was abolished. This equates to a 2%...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: No. Bob Dylan.

Seanad: Export Credit Insurance (9 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister of State's five minutes is almost up.

Seanad: Export Credit Insurance (9 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister of State's time is up.

Seanad: Export Credit Insurance (9 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: I ask the Senator to be brief as another Minister of State is ready to take the next matter.

Seanad: Higher Education Grants (9 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: Senator Doherty may ask a brief question.

Seanad: Higher Education Grants (9 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: The brief question has been asked.

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: Problem solved.

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and commend Senator Ryan on his research ahead of this Bill and on introducing it in the House. It is one of those issues that exercises everyone's mind at one stage or another. Unfortunately, when we get over the initial reaction to an individual situation, we tend to move on and forget about the problem's root cause. This matter affects us all....

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

Michael McCarthy: He is wise to put it on the record.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey. I record my appreciation of the agreement of Senator Brendan Ryan, whose Private Members' Bill was due to be debated this evening, to a discussion on this urgent matter. I am aware issues arose in the other House in terms of the length of debate on this issue. However, I am delighted this House - it is most important I say this - has been...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Michael McCarthy: Says she who was appointed by the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Michael McCarthy: They are a very accommodating group.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Michael McCarthy: I warmly welcome and congratulate Senator Carroll. I hope he will have a very long and successful career in politics and that he will find his time in this House as fulfilling and enjoyable as the rest of us do. I am sure his membership will go a long way towards ensuring the sanity of the Government Whip who has been trying his best to win votes over recent months. I wish Senator Carroll...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Michael McCarthy: I hope the Leader will accept my proposal in the spirit in which it is intended. I recognise the intervention of the Government and acknowledge the €10 million in relief aid that is being made available. However, it is not enough.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Michael McCarthy: Yes. With regard to the public sector strike, if we want lessons about social solidarity or pointers on how to get out of this economic crisis, we need not look to our colleagues in IBEC. Senator O'Toole stated correctly and consistently that the six largest members of IBEC brought us to the brink of economic collapse. It is a damned cheek for them to suggest people should lose medical...

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Curran, to the House. I am pleased to participate in this debate which allows us to examine the pros and cons of the bio-fuel issue. However, it must be looked at in a broader context because we can all too often get lost in a type of tunnel vision on this issue and drive on regardless of new insights. Much of the information I will contribute to...

Seanad: Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, to the House. The previous speaker referred to aquaculture licences. I intended to raise the same issue on the Adjournment last week, but I withdrew the matter when the debate on the National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009 continued into the early hours of the morning. I decided that the presence in the Chamber of those of us who had to...

Seanad: Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Michael McCarthy: I did not say "political interference". I spoke about a role.