Results 4,261-4,280 of 5,294 for speaker:Michael McCarthy
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)
Michael McCarthy: I thank the Leader for arranging yesterday's excellent debate on Malin Head and Valentia, which was very constructive. It was one of many fine debates organised by the Leader, which I wish to acknowledge. I support Senator Glynn who has raised on many occasions in this House the issue of men's health including that of younger males. Unfortunately, there have been a number of suicides in...
- Seanad: Coast Guard Stations: Statements (Resumed). (27 Feb 2008)
Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Billy Kelleher, to the House and congratulate him on his appointment as Minister of State. I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Leader of the House for organising this debate. There have been some fine fiery debates in this House during this term and I am sure this debate will not be any different. This issue is of the utmost importance for the people of...
- Seanad: Coast Guard Stations: Statements (Resumed). (27 Feb 2008)
Michael McCarthy: The hatchet job was done this morning in the Irish Examiner.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)
Michael McCarthy: I raise the issue of the debt in Cork Airport. I welcome that the Minister for Transport, Deputy Noel Dempsey, has appointed a noted industrial relations expert to attempt to find some compromise between Dublin Airport Authority and Cork Airport Authority on the â¬220 million debt Cork has been saddled with. Reading media reports and listening to commentary this morning, one would think the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)
Michael McCarthy: I welcome that the Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, has finally appointed a person to find a resolution to the matter. It must be borne in mind that the Government gave a clear commitment in this House in 2004 that Cork would begin its independent status debt-free. That is not the case. There is another dispute in Cork with a tinge of industrial relations, the ongoing GAA strike. I appeal to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)
Michael McCarthy: I was raising the issue of industrial relations.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)
Michael McCarthy: In conclusion, I will not be announcing my intention to contest the next presidential election.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 20 is out of order.
- Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: Is the motion agreed?
- Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: There can be no debate now.
- Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: I am informed this cannot be debated now but Senator Coghlan may call for a vote.
- Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: Standing Orders will not allow a debate on this matter, only a vote. A decision must be made now.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 18 is out of order as it is outside the scope of the Bill.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: And for the Colombia three.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: At this time of year it is important we raise the issue of Irish emigrants in London and other parts of the United Kingdom. It has recently come to my attention that those returning after 30 or 40 years in the UK are experiencing difficulties with the social welfare system here because they did not make contributions while living there. It is not good enough that those who cemented this...
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: We were not here.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: Speech.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: I join other speakers in calling for a debate on drugs. I congratulate the "Prime Time Investigates" programme makers and RTE on last night's forceful investigative programme and look forward to tonight's follow-up programme. I refer to the policing of our shoreline and waters. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority received â¬14 million in the budget to persecute fishermen around the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: It would call into question the roles of IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland in promoting industry. I agree with Senator Fitzgerald in respect of the growing problem of the cocaine epidemic. It is becoming socially acceptable to admit to snorting cocaine, but it ruins communities. Its most recent victim passed away at 12.30 p.m. yesterday in Waterford Regional Hospital. One can only imagine...
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)
Michael McCarthy: The Senator is barking mad.