Results 4,361-4,380 of 4,465 for speaker:Jim Walsh

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: —they will have to put up a veneer of association with the Labour Party.

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: All left wing parties for some inexplicable reason—

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: —want to control democracy. We saw Stalin do it in Russia and Ceaucescu do it in Romania.

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: In a more sophisticated society they have to be a little more discreet in their approach. One way of doing this is to starve people going forward for public office of the funds necessary to put their case before the public. The ludicrousness of the current limits can easily be illustrated by the fact that if a candidate in a five seat constituency wishes to circulate a meaningful message...

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: Those who put themselves forward for election should be at no disadvantage to a sitting Member. They should be allowed to put their case to the electorate in order that they have the same opportunity in the election as everybody else.

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: We have no printing machines.

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: We were entitled to do so.

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: What is the problem?

Seanad: Adjournment Debate. - Radiotherapy Services. (18 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: Senator Kenneally and I are jointly sponsoring this motion on the Adjournment and I would like to share time equally with him.

Seanad: Adjournment Debate. - Radiotherapy Services. (18 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: The need for radiotherapy services for Waterford and for the south-east in general has been discussed for some time. The citizens of the south-east are anxious to have such services provided. The south-east is the second largest region in the country, with a population of about 450,000. Of these, some 3,000 are diagnosed with cancer each year with approximately 600 requiring radiotherapy....

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: We all welcome the European Central Bank cutting the interest rates. That is good and from a European point of view it is important that our businesses are competitive vis-à-vis businesses in the United States. Its interest rates at this stage are still marginally lower than the European Central Bank rate.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: On the other hand, banks can often be an easy target. It is important that the banking system has the necessary solid foundation to allow the rest of the economy to survive. I would not be entirely critical of some of the decisions banks make.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Jun 2003)

Jim Walsh: I endorse Senator Hanafin's request for a debate on stress, a matter of great concern, particularly for students at examination time. Given the number of suicides we have seen occurring around the country, including in my locality, the debate should be broadened in order to debunk the misguided stigma attached to mental health. A recent UCD survey showed that only 13% of students who suffered...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Second Stage. (27 May 2003)

Jim Walsh: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire agus an Bhille. The Bill is welcome. Although published in 2000, it is only now being debated. Why was there such a delay? The legislation deals with a relatively significant problem but there are not many issues involved. Often short Bills are presented when that is the case but this Bill is comprehensive, presumably because of the various...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

Jim Walsh: I support the call by Senator Brian Hayes for a debate on competitiveness. There have been indications in recent years that if the issue is not addressed, it will impact on employment. I ask the Leader to consider broadening the debate to also include the public sector. Recent private sector reports on profits made by some of the telecommunications companies indicate that we are not...

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Jim Walsh: This is an interesting amendment, although I am unsure of its relevance in this regard. As a principle, we tend not to get value from the public service for the money we spend. It is important that we put in place more measurements to ensure this happens. While I am unsure of the relevance of the amendment, the principle and concept behind it are something that should be taken on board by...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)

Jim Walsh: I welcome the Minister of State. As Senator Terry mentioned, he is a frequent visitor to the House which is indicative of the number of Bills emanating from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. This Bill is to be welcomed as it gives effect in Irish law to the requirements of the EU Council framework decision of 13 June 2002 which resulted from the call at the 1999 European...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Jim Walsh: It is in rural areas.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Jim Walsh: The Minister has displayed a lot of common sense and pragmatism in the way he has introduced these measures, and there has been good compliance. I will touch on a couple of issues which may need tweaking or, in some instances, a reversal of policy. One of these, as the Minister has acknowledged, relates to speed limits in certain areas not being commensurate with requirements. This needs to...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Apr 2003)

Jim Walsh: Two sections form the essence of the Bill. Section 2 relates to lateral mobility and section 3 relates to secondments. As was suggested yesterday, the Minister should ensure that people will avail of the opportunities provided for in section 2 by applying for positions. I wonder whether, at some stage, opportunities for lateral mobility might be created at levels below that of superintendent....