Results 4,181-4,200 of 4,465 for speaker:Jim Walsh
- Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2004)
Jim Walsh: I support the call of Senators Brian Hayes, O'Toole and Tuffy for a debate on the issues arising in the area of justice, particularly the role of victims in the administration of justice. The members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights participated in public hearings last December on the criminal justice system. The committee's report, which...
- Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)
Jim Walsh: I am still confused. Senator Terry will have an opportunity later to say whether she was objecting to me complimenting the Garda on its tremendous service to the State over many years. While there have been examples in politics and many strata of society of people infringing proper codes and ethics, the same will arise in any force the size of the Garda. However, it must be recognised that...
- Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)
Jim Walsh: I welcome the Minister to the House, to which he is a frequent visitor. I am sure Members will concur with me when I compliment him on initiating much of his legislation in this House. This Bill is one of the most significant we are likely to have during the Government's term. It is very comprehensive and goes to the core of how we regulate society. Senator Terry's comments about gardaÃ...
- Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)
Jim Walsh: Is the Senator objecting to me complimenting the Garda?
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: This is the most interesting section in the Bill. In the recent past we have heard much about the benefits of benchmarking, particularly from the Senators present. I subscribe fully to the notion that those in the public service who do good work should not be disadvantaged when compared to the private sector. However, benchmarking must be applied to all aspects of the terms and conditions of...
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: Senator O'Toole is trying to dominate this debate and he is coming from a particular viewpoint because of his previous employment. In this instance the commencement date in respect of any new benefits for those who return after having left the public service or private sector employment is the date of re-employment. There should be no beneficial arrangements attaching to the public service as...
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: I agree with the views expressed by Senator McDowell and Senator O'Toole. There is no good reason for discriminating between current and new civil servants in this regard. As Senator O'Toole correctly pointed out, the capacity of the individual to continue to do the job effectively should be the criterion applied, perhaps on an annual basis, beyond the age of 65 years. However, I recall a...
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: The Senator must withdraw that remark.
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: I will not allow that as it does not relate to the amendment before us. The Senator may raise the issue in some other way later.
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: The amendment is specifically related to primary school teachers.
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: The Senator may debate that under the section if he wishes but at this stageââ
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: I rule that it is not relevant.
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: I accept the point, which is one of information rather than order. In the presentation of his amendment, Senator O'Toole specifically correlated the primary teacher and the garda, which prompted the Minister to respond to that.
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: I made a ruling which I stand by.
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: I ask the Minister of State not to mention nurses. I have made a ruling that we will take it under the section.
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: Sorry, that is out of order.
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: I am making a ruling and I will take itââ
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: I made a ruling in regard to Senator McDowell. I will allow him to raise the matter when we discuss the section. It is relevant to the section but not to the amendment. I make the same ruling regarding Senator O'Toole's point on the Army.
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: I am in the Chair. Senator O'Toole tabled an amendment on which I allowed discussion. The points raised by the Senator are germane to the section and I will allow them under discussion on the section. I will also allow the Minister of State to respond. That is my ruling and I ask Senator O'Toole to respect it. This is not intended to obstruct the debate in any shape or form, but I am in the...
- Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)
Jim Walsh: I do.