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Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: He might second it.

Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: I support the amendment. No mercy should be shown to those who are found to be in dereliction of their duty to their children. Unfortunately, one could not call such people fathers because that is not how a father would behave. However, there are cases where people do not accept the responsibility that goes with parenthood, do not want to assume their duties and take no responsibility for the...

Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1.—The Minister shall within 6 months from after the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on the effect and operation of means tests overall in the social welfare system and in particular in relation to the carer's allowance.". There has been much debate in...

Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: No.

Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 2: In page 5, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1.—The Minister shall within 6 months from after the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on introducing an earnings disregard for the purposes of social welfare benefits for relatives who assist in childminding similar to that for childminders.". The...

Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 3: In page 5, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1.—The Minister shall within 6 months from after the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on continued anomalies affecting persons who were recipients of deserted wife's benefit.". This issue was again raised on Committee Stage in the Dáil by Deputies...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: That was years ago.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: They were led by the Senator's own Minister.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: Will the Senator stop pointing his finger at us? It is intimidating.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: That is ridiculous.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: The Senator is not comparing like with like.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: It has been abandoned.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, to the House. I also welcome the debate on this important Bill. While we are clear what it seeks to do, I am not convinced the legislation will ensure that any major infrastructural projects will be fast-tracked as a result. In particular, I welcome section 9, which provides that developers who are notorious for unfinished estates, can...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McCarthy: I join other colleagues in commending RTE for its excellent policy in public broadcasting in recent times, not least the culmination of its programming on the Stardust tragedy in last night's "Prime Time" special. On the political response to the issues raised by the documentary, we should examine, 25 years on from the event, the ways in which the parliamentary process can ease the pain of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McCarthy: What was the word?

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McCarthy: If there were proper enforcement of penalty points, and people knew there was a strong likelihood that they would be caught if they speed, it would improve the road death statistics that are all too gory as time goes on. Almost three years ago, the then Minister, Deputy Brennan, gave clear commitments to everybody concerned that Cork Airport would not be saddled with a crippling debt. We now...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McCarthy: It is an issue of concern and must be confronted truthfully and realistically. I want to raise the issue of a recent and very good debate, at the indulgence of the Leader, with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the planning process. Deputy Roche said he would introduce legislation that would deal with various aspects of the planning process. I noticed in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McCarthy: Attack the farmers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Michael McCarthy: Senator Phelan is only a small fellow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Michael McCarthy: I seek clarification from the Acting Leader with regard to the proposal of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to close what is one of the busiest Garda stations in the country. Dublin metropolitan area has a population of over 1 million. Harcourt Terrace Garda station holds 1,400 prisoners per year and is staffed by up to 70 gardaí, yet the Minister proposes to close it in...