Results 5,141-5,160 of 5,294 for speaker:Michael McCarthy
- Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: I am surprised he has not lobbied the Senator at this stage.
- Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: Over 100 miles.
- Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: I did not know the Senator was going to canvass there.
- Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: Section 35 deals with the waiver and I made my point before debate on this Stage was adjourned. I ask the Minister to consider this amendment. I would like to see a stronger provision that the waiver "shall" be implemented as opposed to "may be" implemented.
- Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: My party also opposes this section, my views on which are well known. I have a fundamental difficulty with any move that would lead to the denigration of the role of the councillor. That role is already restricted and limited enough and that is the view of many councillors across the political divide throughout the country. It is one of the perennial issues which councillors raise....
- Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: In case the Minister thinks he has not got worse, and I do not think he hasâ
- Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: The Minister more or less took issue with the former Minister for the Environment, Mr. Flynn. The councillor from Waterford was being gung-ho but that in itself is local democracy at work. The fact that people can take these stances in regard to decisions is what local democracy is all about. One of my biggest fears in regard to this section is that waste collection charges next year will be...
- Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: Last night when a Senator referred to another Senator's accent Senator Dardis was quick to jump up and down and beat his drum in defence of somebody else.
- Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: Now he has made remarks about Senator Paddy Burke who withdrew his statement.
- Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: No. What was good-â
- Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: I felt obliged to say that for the sake of clarity and balance.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: I second the amendment. I support the reservations expressed on this side of the House at the manner in which the Government has attempted to control and envelop in secrecy the workings of what is an arch-conservative, right-wing Administration.
- Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: We need more accountability.
- Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: There is support on this side of the House.
- Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: Guillotined.
- Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: Well done.
- Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: The Senator is wasting time.
- Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: It is a sad day for democracy when we have to come into the Upper House of the national Parliament to debate what it is intended to leave of the Freedom of Information Act. It is inherently contradictory in many respects, not least when one studies the Progressive Democrats' election campaign. We will never forget the sight of a particular candidate for that party who has been attributed with...
- Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: Even at my age one gets a bit tired of these things every now and then. One of the most disappointing aspects surrounding this amending legislation is that the Government failed to embark on any form of consultation. I was going to say meaningful consultation but there was no consultation at all. Senator O'Toole rightly pointed out that the person central to the Freedom of Information Act,...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Community Services. (4 Mar 2003)
Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State for Finance, Deputy Tom Parlon, for remaining here until this unearthly hour. The issue I wish to raise is one with wide-ranging consequences. It relates to CoAction West Cork, an organisation which for several years has provided sterling service to people with special needs and adults with learning dificulties, and their families, in the West Cork region. At...