Results 861-880 of 4,465 for speaker:Jim Walsh
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: I am asking the Leader if he would agree that the Iona Institute, in particular, has never had abusive comment or derogatory remarks made against it nor has it ever been in any way homophobic. What it stands for, a view which I and many people in this country share - I also look forward to the debate in the lead up to the referendum - is that every child in this country is entitled to have a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: It is very relevant in view of the fact that RTE, as our public broadcaster, failed once again to meet the threshold of being balanced in its reporting and programming. That is unacceptable and I ask that the Minister come into the House to have a debate on that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: I join my colleagues in the expressions of sympathy on the unexpected and sad death of a former Member of this House, John Carty. As many have recognised, he was one of nature's gentlemen. I called to see him a few months ago and he was in fine form, which is an indication of how quickly life can change for people. I ask the Leader if he would arrange for the Minister for Justice and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: -----is totally unacceptable.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Functions of the Passport Office (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: Deputy Byrne has prompted me to ask the first question, which relates to head scarves or the burqa. How does the office handle those situations? Reference was made to the surplus that is being generated. The State does not have a great record of reducing prices. Invariably, we increase them. Is the approximate €10 difference between the €63 and €52-odd in the cost...
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: The Minister of State has brought "jobs for the boys" to a fine art.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: We cannot be listening to that kind of ---
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: On a point of order, my understanding is that the Order of Business stated that this discussion would conclude at 5 p.m.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: The order is that we conclude at 5 p.m.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: I was going to ask the Leader to extend the time so that others can contribute too.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: We will not get into that. There is reform ---
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: How does the Dáil work? The Dáil does not work. The debacle of Irish Water proves that. Look at the mess that was created.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: The Minister of State is primarily responsible for that mess.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: Deputy Kehoe has no interest in Dáil reform, as has been evidenced over the past three years.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: It was the first time nobody from Northern Ireland was appointed.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: The Deputy should think of that when he goes on South East Radio.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: -----and ignores the public process. The recent raft of measures, without any consultation, will in reality disempower the Opposition. The Government has become-----
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: -----intoxicated by its own spin and this truncated debate is an example of that.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: I understand we are finishing at 5 p.m. today - Wednesday - because the Minister will not make himself available after that time. That is unacceptable.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)
Jim Walsh: It is an example of why we must move from the rigid control by Government of these Houses.