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- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I would also be interested in a debate on the dangers of nepotism. I join other speakers in calling for a debate on the media, including their influence, fairness and how they are perceived. Whoever makes the decision to enter public life deserves the respect and thanks of all citizens because it takes great courage to put one's name forward.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: Having said that, however, when people put their names forward, one cannot blame people for commenting on that, whether they are from the Government or Opposition side of the House. It is legitimate to question one's reasons for entering political life as well as one's policies. In that regard, we do not have to name he who must not be mentioned.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: However, it would certainly explain the robustness and eagerness with which certain headlines may have been distributed in the past. Without naming him or being disrespectful to the person in question, it is a legitimate question at this point.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: The second point-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: While I do not know whether it is appropriate for the House to debate issues related to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, the issue of naming people in the House needs to be debated in open session. An objective analysis of the record will prove that in the seven years since I entered the House, the Chair's rulings on which names may be mentioned in the House, which Senators may...
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: We must have an open debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: While I have the most profound respect for the Cathaoirleach, the Leas-Chathaoirleach and all the staff of the Houses, the level of inconsistency and selectivity evident in rulings on the naming of individuals outside the Chamber needs to be addressed. I would welcome an open debate on the issue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I join the call of Senator Wilson for a debate on a very important issue. I reiterate my call of last week for an urgent debate on the issue of unauthorised and illegal money lending, but also on some legal forms of money lending. There are reputable UK plcs, calling door-to-door in this country, which are not using the normal underwriting criteria. They are offering people, who are at...
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I join my colleague, Senator O'Donovan, in calling for a debate on planning. Many times over the past seven years I have called for such a debate, especially regarding the right to object. While there is no doubt that the contribution of An Taisce has been very valuable over recent years as a prescribed organisation, one would certainly query the timing with which it tends to lodge...
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I ask for a debate on the issue of unauthorised moneylending. We are experiencing economic difficulties and there is a potential for people to default on mortgages. There is a need for the House to have a discussion on innovative ways to cater for those who are under pressure at a particular time. It is also giving rise to illegal moneylending which can lead to a serious amount of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I join other Senators in asking the Leader to arrange a debate on the economy so we can discuss a number of issues, including the most recent ESRI report which I agree is shocking. However, in the seven years I have been a Member of the House I do not recall there being as many debates on the economy or on economic issues as in recent months. It is important we are having so many debates...
- Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank him for making himself available. I am glad to have the opportunity to make a few points in connection with the budget. I completely understand the levels of frustration, regret, anger and worry that exist. I also understand the frustration and anger with some of the measures in this budget â they are perfectly understandable â but...
- Seanad: Appointments to State Agencies and Public Bodies: Motion (8 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I wish to share time with Senator Jim Walsh.
- Seanad: Appointments to State Agencies and Public Bodies: Motion (8 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I join others in welcoming the Minister of State. I am glad to have the opportunity to make a few brief points on this motion. I thank the Green Party for framing the motion in the way it did. It is provocative and should yield interesting ideas. Perhaps we should consider framing more Private Members' motions in this way. In line with ongoing reform of the public services and appointment...
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I join others in wishing the Government well on this important day as we plot our course. No matter how fair the measures introduced today, it will raise the frustrations and anger of many of us, including Members on this side of the House. Difficult decisions mean pain must be taken by all. They must be taken; we must get on with it and look to the future with determination and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: In any event I would like a debate on the progress of the implementation of that programme. As Members will be aware, while there is progress in some parts of the country, there are very serious problems in the north west and there is continuing neglect and discrimination proposed by the control programme there. I congratulate the medical teams at Sligo General Hospital for standing shoulder...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: As somebody whose job before being elected to these Houses was to represent industry in the chambers of commerce movement for quite a number of years, I regret that the kind of leadership we would expect from our entrepreneurs has not been shown in the context of IBEC's work and commentary over recent months.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: To call for a reduction in social welfare at this time would be wrong, particularly when we see bread lines and the like. It is stark in the extreme. Happily, IBEC does not dictate social welfare policy for the Government. I express the hope the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Hanafin, and her Cabinet colleagues will take the appropriate decisions next Tuesday in looking...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: In line with what my colleague, Senator Jim Walsh, stated, we need to look at public sector pay, particularly in the higher regions, whether it is reduced by 10%, 15% or 20%. Otherwise, I fear we will be back in September to look at the books once more. As it is world autism day, the amount of supports for carers, who save the State some â¬400,000 in terms of free medical care, must be...
- Seanad: Economic and Recovery Authority: Motion (1 Apr 2009)
Marc MacSharry: I will give it to Senator Phelan.