Results 1-20 of 93 for speaker:James Carroll

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

James Carroll: I wish the Cathaoirleach well on his impending retirement from the Seanad. As I recall from my county council days, when first elected, one will always have a great fondness for one's first Cathaoirleach. I also thank the Clerk and Clerk Assistant of the Seanad for the courtesy and respect they showed to me and other Members. I wish retiring Members well in their future and the best of...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2011)

James Carroll: I ask that the Minister for Transport would with urgency come to the House for two reasons. The first and primary reason concerns the crisis that is developing at Aer Lingus. I have received numerous representations from people in mid-Louth, south Louth and east Meath who are staff or customers of Aer Lingus and who have been caught in the middle of this row. Ultimately, this problem will...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

James Carroll: I reiterate the call for an urgent debate on Aer Lingus. Senator Quinn said he does not want us to interfere directly but a number of constituents of mine - some passengers and one or two staff - who reside in the east Meath and Drogheda area have contacted me because they are seriously concerned. Senator Leyden said the Labour Court needs to get involved as a matter of urgency. There is...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 Jan 2011)

James Carroll: I wish the Minister well. I am sure he will be back before his tenure finishes. The Bill is part of a raft of road traffic legislation the Minister has pioneered which will stand as his legacy. It is a credit to all of the work both he and his officials have put in. I hope the Bill has a speedy passage through the Dáil.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (19 Jan 2011)

James Carroll: I wish the Minister well in his pending retirement. He was a superb public representative for my neighbouring county of Meath. I have had several arguments about him but I continue to consider him as one of the most idealistic members of the Cabinet. He has retained his idealism and fire after 14 years in office and if I can do the same I will be a happy man. My comments on the Road...

Seanad: Citizens Information Service (13 Jan 2011)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Ó Cuív, for coming to the House to deal with this urgent matter. In the run up to Christmas and since then a number of people have raised with me the sad case of young widows and widowers whose partners die at a young age not knowing to whom they should or can turn to at that time. The Minister will be aware of just how tender and sore...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

James Carroll: I call for a debate on smuggling and how best to tackle it. I raise the issue in the light of the major seizure of illegal drugs in County Louth last night when approximately 8 million cigarettes were seized by Customs officials with an estimated street value of €3.4 million. It seems the cigarettes arrived in Dublin Port in a container from China. We must discuss how cigarettes are...

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Dec 2010)

James Carroll: I start by wishing the Leas-Chathaoirleach a happy Christmas. I thank the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Ó Cuív, for taking his motion himself. It is a sad reality that jobseeker's benefit is not available to the self-employed. It is a significant issue for so many constituents who have contacted me. They all know that if one meets the required level of PRSI contributions, one...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

James Carroll: I seek an urgent debate on mortgage debt arrears. The Law Reform Commission recommended abolishing imprisonment for people who cannot pay fines. This is a welcome recommendation. The body proposes that a new, non-court system should be set up for personal debt. This is a major issue for a variety of people, particularly over the past two or three years. I welcome the proposal of the Law...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick. He has had a hectic few hours and I thank him for his hard work on this issue. Quota for the fishing industry has been a hot topic for the past number of decades because there is a sense we are missing out on a potentially great opportunity going back to when we acceded to the European Union. In many respects, that ship has sailed and we...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2010)

James Carroll: I so propose.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2010)

James Carroll: At 10.30 a.m. amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

James Carroll: I call on the Leader to contact the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Minister for Transport to deliver a common statement to all county councils on how best to assist our rural communities during these extremely bad weather conditions. Louth and Meath, among other parts of the country, have been worst hit by the recent bad weather. We need a uniform policy...

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: Will the Senator say that during the election campaign?

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe. Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Spirit of Ireland presentation in the AV room in Leinster House which highlighted the potential of our west coast. The presentation stressed that Ireland's west coast was like the Saudi Arabia of renewable energy with reference to the oil resources Saudi Arabia has. In his reply the Minister of...

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: The Senator should look at his party councillors in the north east-----

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: -----where he will see an interesting stance being taken. Often there is a difference between what party spokespersons say in the Oireachtas and what party Deputies, Senators and councillors say locally.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: Imagine that.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I can give the Senator many examples.

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: The grid is a key element. I have been heartened to work with a group called the Louth Economic Forum. It was set up by the county manager in Louth, Mr. Conn Murray, who got groups together under the chairmanship of Padraic White, former head of the IDA. He is an articulate, intelligent man who can see the wood for the trees, if Members will excuse the pun. The group has developed a nine...