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- Seanad: An Bille um Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Cúigiú Céim - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: For me, this question is flawed. There is no fear whatsoever of asking the people a question - indeed, we should do so more often on a wide variety of issues - but it is dishonest not to ask the people whether they would prefer reform or abolition, because one must ask what comes next. As Senator Norris stated, No. 2, which is to be taken without debate, simply states that the Oireachtas...
- Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: That would certainly be difficult. There is not a single Minister who would not celebrate the demise of the Seanad because they hate coming in here - present company excluded, I am sure - and officials hate coming in here. Does anyone think, when the Finance Bill is being dealt with in October and there are 13 officials from the Department of Finance in the ante room, they will feel they...
- Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I am. I will conclude as I know others want to speak. In essence, real leadership is about having the courage to take on the vested interests and ask the real questions. When we are talking about playing the man or playing the ball, or playing both, there is something legitimate about that. However, if we are going to dig up the pitch just because last year's team did not win the league,...
- Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I thank him for visiting Sligo last week. I do not disagree with Senator Mac Conghail because I still hold out the hope that he will cast me in a production in the Abbey Theatre.
- Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I have a much better chance than other Members of getting a part.
- Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: No. Much of this discussion was covered on Second Stage and the Chair has given everybody a great deal of latitude given the nature of the debate. How the Taoiseach has approached certain issues has been a massive disappointment. I am hugely proud of the fact, irrespective of my political leanings, that somebody from the west is Taoiseach. His election was a proud day for all on the...
- Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I am sorry but one wonders about the method of his deliberations.
- Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I will. It is the most peculiar coincidence that of 78 amendments, 77 were ruled out of order. We had the shenanigans last week regarding committee membership, which undermine the entire democratic fabric of the country. Regardless of who has been in government since the 1950s, I refer to the tangible direction of the changes from one Government to the next. The Progressive Democrats is...
- Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: Well said.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I have managed to think of that point all by myself.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I remember earlier in-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I realise time is short but, in the context of the new session, I call for a series of early debates as the budget preparations are under way. Reports of horse trading have made it into the public domain. Fine Gael is happy to cut child benefit and the Labour Minister, Deputy Burton, is reluctant to do so. On this occasion we might consider adding to the burden of those best placed to take...
- Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (22 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I stated most of what I wanted to on Second Stage but I will provide some support for the issue raised by Senator Walsh, and perhaps the Minister might give due consideration to it. As Senator Walsh pointed out last week, the Minister was able to check facts and revert, which showed great respect for this House, and I praised him for such action. I will speak to the issue of language and...
- Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (22 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I appreciate that and I do not intend to do so. The Leas-Chathaoirleach allowed Senator Walsh to do so and I should be allowed some latitude in the interest of balance, as there was other commentary about the issue last week. It is important that others should be allowed to say a few words. As I could have said with the point of order that was not, Parliament does not have a watershed and...
- Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (22 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I appreciate that.
- Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (22 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I know that and I promise I will not speak again, so that might allay the Leas-Chathaoirleach's fears somewhat. The comments are nonetheless legitimate. I have worked with Senators Walsh and Ó Domhnaill in particular over as many as 11 years, and I know it is not their intention to offend anybody. I reiterate that at times in considering matters, some may feel the necessity to quote...
- Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (22 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: The language, at times, may be particularly offensive------
- Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (22 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I understand.
- Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (22 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: May I finish?
- Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (22 Jul 2013)
Marc MacSharry: I accept the ruling.