Results 13,781-13,800 of 14,090 for speaker:Marc MacSharry
- Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Thanks to the people of this countryââ
- Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)
Marc MacSharry: ââwho are going to get paid.
- Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)
Marc MacSharry: We will hear all the details, as the Senator well knows.
- Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)
Marc MacSharry: It is not a bail-out; it is, effectively, a transactionââ
- Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)
Marc MacSharry: ââand there will be a levy or charge for that, which we will hear about in due course. However, it will be at market rates. As I said on the Order of Business, I congratulate the Minister on his decisive action. The officials who were up all night trying to prepare the legislation deserve our gratitude. In this regard we are unlike the United States where there has been dithering over...
- Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)
Marc MacSharry: This is in the best interests of our economy and our people. It is not just in the interests of the banks. The next two weeks, as we prepare for the budget on 14 October, may be the most important two weeks in our modern history. Given our changed economic circumstances, we must cut out all the fat â anything that has been allowed to develop â across all Departments, State agencies and...
- Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Really, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, this is an unusual level of interruption.
- Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)
Marc MacSharry: As the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, stated, it is important we maintain a certain level of capital expenditure. We must try to maintain momentum to the greatest possible extent. There are positive aspects of the Labour Party ten-point plan, which I mentioned earlier, on which the Minister could reflect. We should consider the national development plan and prioritise the projects...
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)
Marc MacSharry: I congratulate the Minister for Finance on his decisive action over the last day. It is timely and much needed and shows the kind of leadership to which not only this country but also our European counterparts can look with confidence. I believe it will become the benchmark for small, open-market economies such as ours. If other countries follow suit, we will begin to establish the floor...
- Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion. (9 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: I move: That Seanad Ãireann congratulates the Government on its policies aimed at decreasing this country's dependence on imported fossil fuel by increasing use of renewable energy technologies. The International Energy Agency has for many years identified Ireland as being one of the most energy insecure countries in the world. Most of us are already aware that Ireland has long been at the...
- Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: We will not be interrupting the Senator, so he need not worry.
- Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: What about the Fine Gael report, Recovery through Reform, or whatever it is called?
- Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: The Senator should leave time for his suggestions and not just the moaning.
- Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Fine Gael shafted poor Alan Dukes.
- Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: I read it.
- Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (9 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: I join other Senators in welcoming the Minister and I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on the important issue of our changed economic circumstances. Senator Twomey will appreciate that, as is customary, I have to rebut his arguments. It is a shame that he did not start with tangible suggestions but he always seems to run out of time before completing his moaning. He suggested...
- Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (9 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: As the Minister stated, the review group will make recommendations on the matter. We will revisit the programme in due course. The Government also announced prudent proposals in regard to HSE staff. In so many debates in the House on this issue there have been calls to put in place a package for staff who are non-essential or surplus to requirements. I welcome the review. Overall, it is...
- Seanad: Chemicals Bill 2008: Second Stage (3 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: I welcome the Minister of State. This is the first time under this Administration that I have had the opportunity to do so. I congratulate him on his appointment and wish him every success with his endeavours on behalf of us all. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill, which will hardly be considered for the Nobel Prize for Literature. Nevertheless that does not dilute the level...
- Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion (2 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: I welcome the Minister to the House and I also welcome those in the Visitors Gallery and thank them for taking the time to come to listen to the debate. I will be opposing the motion. To clarify that, since September last I have probably been the most consistent speaker on this issue. I have had two motions on the Adjournment on the issue which have been specific to Sligo and that region....
- Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion (2 Jul 2008)
Marc MacSharry: I am happy to mention Professor Keane, because he is an intricate part of this ââ