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Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: By way of background, the Supreme Court case of January 2003 has been mentioned. That clarified the position of non-national parents. It was interesting that, following the judgment, between July and December 2003, the Department sent out 1,108 letters to persons with an alternative legal basis for remaining in the State rather than basing everything on the status of their Irish-born child....

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: Perhaps I might proceed without interruption.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: We now have 65 days until 11 June, which gives ample opportunity to debate this matter. Senator Hayes referred to the possibility of the matter being contentious. I doubt if it will be very contentious. I do not agree with him that the issue is complex; it is very simple. It gives the Oireachtas the right to legislate regarding Irish-born children of non-nationals. The issue is very simple to...

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: Free speech.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: On a point of order, those remarks, as the Senator knows, are intemperate and inappropriate and should be withdrawn. It is not the first time——

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: That is sour grapes.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: I wish to move the amendment but I reserve my right to speak to allow the Minister to address the House. I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann," and substitute the following: recognising that it is the firm intention of the Government to hold a Constitutional Referendum on the universal entitlement of those born in Ireland of non-national parents to claim Irish...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (7 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: The Senator's points are interesting as they go to the heart of the Bill and its intentions. I agree with Senator Henry's point, which was endorsed by the Minister, that the threshold should be high. One is exonerating people from serious criminal offences because of their mental state. I concur with the Minister in respect of the use of the word "insanity". The word has connotations, perhaps...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: The Bill has received good scrutiny here and in the Dáil. The Minister must be complimented on bringing forward this legislation. This area has given rise to public concern and the need for regulation was evident. I compliment the Minister on dealing with the legislation in a comprehensive and fair manner. The Bill will reassure the public as to the manner in which security services are...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: On Tuesday, 6 April 2004 at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: I agree with the thrust of what Senator Tuffy said. It is important that gender balance is achieved on all boards. It is Government policy and it has been the policy of successive Governments to try and achieve that. We are specifically aiming at having greater involvement of women. However, I am not convinced that a prescriptive 40% is the best approach to the matter. It will work better as...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (1 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: I agree with the call for a debate on rural development. Major rationalisation is going on in the agriculture sector and the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has established good programmes, such as CLÁR and RAPID, and he is engaged with those programmes to address the problems we now see. He has visited the south east and many organisations there welcome his input in the...

Seanad: High Level of Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements. (1 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: May I share time with Senator Kitt?

Seanad: High Level of Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements. (1 Apr 2004)

Jim Walsh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Bhí sé anseo cheana nuair a pléadh an ábhar seo. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil suim mhór aige ann. This topic commands significant public attention at present, of which the number of Senators wishing to speak is indicative. Much of Irish society revolves around social drinking, and there is nothing wrong with that. No matter what country one visits in...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2004)

Jim Walsh: Tomorrow. Report Stage ordered for Thursday, 1 April 2004.

Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)

Jim Walsh: Senator Ross, we should not bring personalities into this.

Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)

Jim Walsh: One may not comment about people, either adversely or favourably.

Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)

Jim Walsh: Allow Senator Ross to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

Jim Walsh: Senator McHugh, without interruption. The Senator should not invite comments or interruptions.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

Jim Walsh: That depends. As long as the Senator does not impugn his character.