Results 1-20 of 93 for speaker:James Carroll

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

James Carroll: Gabhaim buíochas leis na Seanadóirí go léir as ucht na focail deasa a shín siad amach chugam. Tá mo chlann ar mo lámh dheis agus mo chairde ar mo lámh chlé. Is iad na daoine a chuir mé anseo i Seanad Éireann. Gabhaim buíochas leo. I thank Senators for their kind words. This is my first day as a Member of Seanad Éireann and I hope all other days I spend here will be as easy as...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

James Carroll: One always needs a good woman behind them, a lesson I have learned. To the people of Drogheda east who elected me to the county council in June I wish to clarify that lest they think I will skive off to Dublin and forget them, I will continue to be their full-time public representative. I thank the people of Monasterboice, Togher, Clogherhead, Termonfeckin and Drogheda town who elected me...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

James Carroll: Exactly. I thank the Leader of the House, Senator Cassidy, and all Members of the Fianna Fáil Seanad group for their superb advice during recent weeks. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kind introduction and the Clerk to the Seanad, Ms Deirdre Lane, for her assistance and guidance during the past two weeks. I hope to work closely with them in the future and to not cause any rows in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

James Carroll: In the light of yesterday's budget, I ask the Leader to facilitate a debate on commuting. The carbon tax introduced yesterday will only be effective if alternative arrangements are made in densely populated areas such as the one I represent in Drogheda, Laytown, Gormanston and Dundalk. The stick was introduced yesterday of increased petrol and diesel prices for commuters, but unless...

Seanad: Climate Change: Statements (10 Dec 2009)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran. It is my first time to hear him in the Chamber and I wish him the best of luck in his job. He has done a top job so far and should keep it up. Speaking as a 26 year old, when my age group sees targets and goals for 2020, 2030 and 2050, we think these are long distant and will never impact or come to pass. When I think of 26 years from now I...

Seanad: Climate Change: Statements (10 Dec 2009)

James Carroll: That is right. However, as time moves on we see that actions can make a difference. Senator Quinn mentioned Easter Island and the catastrophes that have already occurred on the planet. As national legislators and policymakers, we have a role and responsibility to ensure we make a difference locally. In that way, we might impact upon the big polluters such as the United States, China,...

Seanad: Climate Change: Statements (10 Dec 2009)

James Carroll: I propose that the debate be extended until 2.15 p.m.

Seanad: Budget 2010: Statements (10 Dec 2009)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, to the House as this is my first time here when he has been present. I look forward to his reply. Yesterday's budget was tough but necessary. It would certainly not be fair to weigh down the generation in my age group in their 20s or the next generation with excess debt. By the end of this year, the national debt will be approximately €76...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

James Carroll: I welcome Senator Ó Brolcháin to the House. I am here nearly three weeks and know exactly what he will go through in the next while. If I can be of any assistance to him, he need only ask. This is a huge honour for his family and friends, something I experienced three weeks ago. It is a great day and I hope he makes the most of it because the hard work starts tomorrow morning. I support...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

James Carroll: I welcome Paschal Mooney's re-entry to the Oireachtas as a Senator. I was told by an usher today that I am now the third newest Member of the 23rd Seanad, after only six weeks in the House, and this is something of a shock and surprise. I reiterate the call made by numerous Members as regards a debate on the commission of inquiry into banking. It is sheer political opportunism by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

James Carroll: A Member of the Opposition has already proclaimed he would love to take down the Government, regardless of how this might be done. Such a proposal would therefore seem to indicate a desire on the part of the Opposition just to get its pound of flesh, as opposed to focusing on the issue at the centre of the problem. On a separate issue I encourage the Leader to facilitate the examination by...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

James Carroll: I reiterate what Senator Hannigan said. I wish the Taoiseach the best of luck in representing us in the talks on Northern Ireland. They stayed up until 5.30 a.m. The talks continued until late the previous night also. He is doing us proud. I hope the discussions can come to a positive conclusion today. I support the call by Senator Ormonde for a debate on the role of third level colleges...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

James Carroll: That notion could generate much debate and division. I know people who take positions on both sides of the argument. It is important to examine whether there is duplication and a cross-over on a number of courses provided by institutes of technology and VECs. Given the tough economic times, we are in a unique position to consider the broad range of issues that could not be tackled...

Seanad: Head Shops: Statements (3 Feb 2010)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Curran. It is the first opportunity I have had to do so since I became a Member of the Seanad seven weeks ago. His presence and that of the Minister, Deputy Harney, show how seriously the Government is taking this issue. I welcome that both were present and I congratulate the Minister on her performance on "Liveline" earlier today regarding savings...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

James Carroll: I want to reiterate what Senator Keaveney had to say as regards the North. This is day ten of the negotiations and so many issues are being tied up in one. It seems the 13 members of the DUP are holding up the transfer of the policing and justice powers in a manner that could threaten the viability of the North's institutions and undermine all the good work achieved over so many years. It...

Seanad: Ombudsman Report on the Lost at Sea Scheme: Statements (18 Feb 2010)

James Carroll: Gabhaim buíochas as an deis labhairt ar an rún seo sa Seanad. Tá áthas an domhain orm seans a bheith agam ráiteas a dhéanamh ar thuarascáil an Ombudsman. This is my first opportunity to speak in my new role in Seanad Éireann with the Minister of State, Deputy Tony Killeen, present. I look forward to working with him until June 2012. As Senator Twomey said, we all acknowledge the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

James Carroll: I did not have an opportunity yesterday to welcome Senator Dearey to the House. As a former colleague of his on Louth County Council, I have always known him to be very articulate and motivated. He will be a good and able Member of the House. It is weird that, despite being two and a half months in the Seanad, I am the fourth newest Member. At this rate of turnover, there will be 40 new...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

James Carroll: I offer a word of warning to Opposition Senators that eight Fine Gael and two Labour Party members of Louth County Council are coming to get them. I ask the Leader to facilitate two debates, the first on the smart economy and research and development, an issue raised yesterday by Senator Mary White. On Monday the Louth economic forum announced its plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

James Carroll: As somebody who represents County Louth, I warmly welcome the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, of a new cross-Border initiative to enforce parking fines and toll evasion penalties on motorists travelling between the Republic and Northern Ireland. The initial project will begin today and will run until the end of November. Data on vehicle ownership will be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

James Carroll: I seek a debate on tourism and ask the Leader to indicate when statements on the subject will be held in the House. I do so in the light of the focus which will be placed next week on the St. Patrick's Day Festival and tourism in job creation in Ireland. I note the global Irish economic forum held at Farmleigh House laid great emphasis and a focus on this issue. Consequently, I look...