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Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2014)

Jim Walsh: Does it also include the murdering of Christians over recent years?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2014)

Jim Walsh: The motion should be looked at and amended.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2014)

Jim Walsh: On a personal note, it is very sad for any Minister or somebody who pursues a career in any walk of life, but in particular in politics which is a very public type of career, to be forced into a position where he or she must resign. I suppose many of us would empathise with Deputy Shatter in that regard and regret that it has come to this. On the other hand, it was probably a year overdue....

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: It was unilateral.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: One should remember the role of Mr. Gorbachev.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: He referred to Europe stretching from the Atlantic to the Urals.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: The Minister tried to silence them.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: It remains occupied.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I fundamentally disagree with the last point made by Senator Aideen Hayden.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: The annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation is an illegitimate act. Despite the fact that Crimea may have a predominantly ethnic Russian population, it does not provide any justification for it. If we fail to respect the territorial integrity of nations, ultimately it will lead to chaos and much conflict in various areas around the globe. My colleague, Senator Paschal Mooney, put it...

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: We see today that the conflict in the Ukraine could grow into something far more serious. Yesterday we saw the special forces of the Ukraine take over Kramatorsk Airport, having to recover it from the separatists. We saw the Russian separatists commandeering five armoured vehicles and a tank. All of this, including the fact that people were killed in the conflict yesterday, could lead to a...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: I second the amendment to the Order of Business tabled by my colleague Senator Daly. It would be opportune to commemorate the founding of Cumann na mBan 100 years ago and I regret that the Government has not taken the initiative. These women dedicated themselves in a selfless way to achieving Irish independence. There is a great debate on the need for more women to be involved in politics....

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: Those who participate in the profession get obscene amounts for very little effort and work. It is unconscionable that it has not been tackled, given the IMF recommendations, one of which was to ensure competition in our legal profession. The fact that we still pay people €200,000 to €500,000 per year from public finances when hard-pressed taxpayers and those on social welfare...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: It is an unfair comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: It will be a first for the Labour Party.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria: Dr. Thomas Pierret (16 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: My apologies, as I had to go speak in the Seanad. I have picked up the threads of what was said from speaking to my colleagues. I am a little alarmed with the answers Dr. Pierret has given. It is a very complex and difficult situation but the Syrian army and regime looks as if it is winning the war. It might take some time for that to happen. I do not know whether the witnesses agree....

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: Just as we concluded the last day, Senator Norris asked me to offer an explanation of the relationship between sexual orientation and heroin addiction. As far as I am aware, there is no connection or relationship between them. I read what I had said and I never mentioned heroin. The point I made was that I am aware of a number of teachers who are single parents and who had their children...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: That is democracy.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Jim Walsh: The Senator should talk to the people whose medical cards have been taken from them and to those on the waiting list. He would then review his comments on the health service. I agree with Senator Mary Moran. It is a shame that people with disabilities and others are being deprived of necessary services, for which they cannot afford to pay. I mention the ludicrous position of the...