Results 4,461-4,465 of 4,465 for speaker:Jim Walsh
- Seanad: Recognition of Domestic Partnerships: Motion. (16 Oct 2002)
Jim Walsh: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Ãireann" and substitute the following: "â'notes the work currently under way by the National Economic and Social Forum to examine the recent report of the Equality Authority in consultation with relevant Government Departments and interest groups; ânotes the ongoing work of the Law Reform Commission on the rights of co-habitees;...
- Seanad: Recognition of Domestic Partnerships: Motion. (16 Oct 2002)
Jim Walsh: I welcome this debate and the reasoned approach taken by Senator Norris, who proposed it. These are issues which must be addressed in a republican society. If we value equality, we must address equality issues. In the area of equality, women would have felt disadvantaged in society in the past. Great advances have been achieved in that area. The European Union has been effective in bringing...
- Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)
Jim Walsh: Bhà mé ag éisteacht leis an dÃospóireacht, agus leis an méid a bhà le rá ag an tSeanadóir à Murchú, ach go háirithe. AontaÃm leis. Speaking about the electoral aspect of the issue is easier than speaking about real reform and what the agenda of the House should be. Undoubtedly the Seanad is a very good forum for the scrutiny of legislation. During my first term, which was in the...
- Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)
Jim Walsh: As well as its role as a legislative assembly, it is important, as many others have pointed out, to make some connection with Europe. The Seanad could play a much stronger role in scrutinising not only regulations and legislation emanating from there but the activities of the EU. I would not exclude from that Council of Ministers meetings, Commissioners' activities or the European Parliament....
- Seanad: Education Funding: Motion (9 Oct 2002)
Jim Walsh: I wish to share my time with Senator Phelan. Acting Chairman (Mr. Walsh): That is agreed.