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- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I join Senator Hanafin in calling for a two-day debate so that we might hear what political parties intend to do in respect of the budget deficit.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)
Marc MacSharry: Yes, most certainly. I look forward to again outlining our proposals. I am sure we are at one on Senator McCarthy's point regarding fixed rate mortgages and I understand the Minister intends to bring forward some proposals in that regard. I look forward to hearing the latter. I join Senator Alex White in requesting a debate on the future of Dublin. As someone from the west, I acknowledge...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2009 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (28 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I join Senators in welcoming the Minister of State and I welcome the opportunity to make a few points on the Finance Bill. In the past two years, Members have had many opportunities to speak about the economy as activity, both domestically and globally, has experienced an unprecedented decline. This has resulted in circumstances in which we simply cannot afford to continue to provide the...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2009 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (28 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: Deposit interest retention tax, capital gains tax and capital acquisition tax have all increased to 25%, which is part of the Government's base-broadening measures and ensures that all forms of income contribute to the fiscal correction. The increases in the income levy can be seen as a progressive measure in so far as those who earn more pay more. Notwithstanding that many in the public...
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: At 10.30 tomorrow morning.
- Seanad: Reappointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Motions (26 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I wish to be associated with the remarks of my colleagues in welcoming the re-appointment of Ms Emily O'Reilly as Ombudsman. The publication of the Ryan report has made clear the need for a flow of information, transparency and openness. She has done an exceptional job, not only in working with current legislation but also in recommending improvements that might be made. I hope we will...
- Seanad: Reappointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Motions (26 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I move: That Seanad Ãireann recommends Ms. Emily O'Reilly for appointment by the President to be the Information Commissioner.
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I join others in welcoming the Minister of State. I am glad to have an opportunity to make a few points on the National Asset Management Agency. In recent weeks, many calls have been made for a debate on the issue and we are all happy with this opportunity to make a number of interim points. As I cautioned in response to a number of contributions on the Order of Business, NAMA is a work in...
- Seanad: Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009: Second Stage (21 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I thank Senator Butler for sharing time. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Curran. I am glad the Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 has been published and brought to the House. I will make some brief points on it. At the outset, I would like to declare an interest. I am a licensed and practising auctioneer. I wholeheartedly welcome this long overdue attempt to regulate the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I welcome the fact that 400 prison places are to be provided at Portlaoise, Castlerea and Wheatfield prisons. They will come on stream shortly, following negotiations with the Prison Officers Association. I also welcome the prudent decision to renegotiate, to the maximum extent possible, the costs that will be involved in building the new prison at Thornton Hall. It is prudent to adjust...
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I join others in calling for a debate on NAMA. We had a good debate during Fine Gael Private Members' time the week before last, which gave us all an opportunity to put forward some thoughts on how it should be run. There is no question that in principle it is the best way out of this situation. It is ingenious that, with the issue of Government bonds, we will be able to buy the bad debts...
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I also believe the detail will be very difficult. As Dr. Somers stated, there will be many challenges, including legal challenges. Just because something is challenging does not mean we should walk away from it. We should rise to the challenge. I know we can and will do that and this is what everybody in the Seanad and the Dáil wants to do. I am confident that if we use our time in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Corporate Governance: Motion (13 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Ãireann"' and substitute the following: "commends the Government for: â its management of the economy and public finances, which means that Ireland faces the current global economic crisis from a position of comparative strength, given the strong growth of recent years and relatively low levels of public debt; â the policies it is...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: -----and not just in a demeaning way, such as how it was suggested we did not sit yesterday because of golf. I am not a golfer and I am available to sit in this House 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I speak for 99% of colleagues on both sides of the House when I say that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: The Leader will clarify the situation in his response. It is disingenuous in the extreme for a news media organisation such as INM to perpetrate such a criminal suggestion upon instruments of the State, which Members on both sides are. I am more than prepared to sit any day of the week, particularly Fridays, Saturdays and during the night, but it was far from the front page I saw on those...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I ask the Leader whether it would be possible to have a debate on the Irish Credit Bureau. In these more difficult times, in which people struggle to meet mortgage and other loan repayments, this matter must be addressed. I refer to the scenario whereby for legitimate reasons, someone misses a single payment but can be blacklisted by the Irish Credit Bureau. This would not reflect those...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: This matter requires a debate. Previously, I raised the issue of an open debate on the Committee on Procedure and Privileges for all Members. Other issues could be dealt with in this regard, not simply the listing of people's names I mentioned last week, including the perceived wastage of paper to which Senator Quinn referred, as well as Members' standing in the media. On that issue, I...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I hope that in respect of other valuable debates and innovations that are conceptualised in this House, the media will cover them in the appropriate fashion-----