Results 4,941-4,960 of 5,294 for speaker:Michael McCarthy

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: I do not wish to take any steam from Senator Mansergh, but his contribution reminds me of a story about the naming of a street, in which two members of the Garda Síochána apprehended someone who was involved in a brawl in Clanbrassil Street. When the gardaí apprehended the individual and documented the incident, they decided they would be better off moving the suspect to Cork Street...

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: I move amendment No. 2: In page 7, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following subsection: "(3) As soon as may be after the passing of this Act, the Minister shall prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas, a statement as to the implications of introducing a system of registration of guardianship orders and agreements". I welcome the Minister to the House. The purpose of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: I support my colleague, Senator Ryan, on the dormant accounts fund. The actions of the Minister, Deputy McCreevy, in this regard are nothing short of scandalous and disgraceful. It is a cynical attempt to build up a slush fund to buy votes for the forthcoming local and European elections. It is every bit as bad as the performance of the Government prior to the last general election.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: Will the Leader confirm whether this was a sinister attempt on the part of the Minister for Finance to buy votes in the forthcoming local and European elections? I have no doubt, nor has the public at large, that this is the case. The second issue relates to the announcement this week that the 1,100 jobs due to materialise in Longford following the establishment of an American health care...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: Could the Leader of the House please arrange for the Minister of State with responsibility for children at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to come to the House to make a statement on the troubled juvenile who is returning to Cloverhill for the fifth time? The Minister of State made a statement on 4 February to the effect that a suitable place would be found for...

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: It is buying votes.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: It is a way to purchase votes.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: There was no consultation.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: It is buying votes.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Malley, to the House and agree with the broad sentiments expressed on both sides. Some of the legislation in this area dates back to 1844. It creates problems for parliamentary draftspersons to attempt to deal effectively with legislation that has been hanging around since 1844. It would be worth considering appointing more personnel to deal...

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: We will be.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: That is nonsense.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: That is nonsense.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: That is rubbish.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: We have a good record in the opinion polls.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: Four months before the election.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Second Stage. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: How many letters did the Senator write?

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Second Stage. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: Maybe more.

Seanad: Electronic Voting: Statements. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: I express my appreciation to the Leader of the Seanad, Senator O'Rourke, for organising this debate, which we have sought for some time. I acknowledge her efforts in acceding to the Members' request in this regard. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, to the House. It is unfortunate that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, is not here...

Seanad: Electronic Voting: Statements. (11 Feb 2004)

Michael McCarthy: It is the very same thing.