Results 21-40 of 93 for speaker:James Carroll

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I beg the Chair's pardon, although I am complimenting the man on his skill and foresight. The forum is working on nine different work plans. These are not aspirational plans that will sit on a shelf but are being implemented as we speak. One of them relates to renewable energy. Many counties could learn from this group and what it is doing. It also focuses on other areas such as tourism,...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I call for a debate on the four year plan. I received numerous calls on this matter to my constituency offices in Drogheda and Ardee this morning. People are asking where are the job creation strategies of the plan. However, the State cannot click its fingers and create thousands of jobs. The four year plan creates the conditions for the creation of those jobs, as highlighted this morning...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (17 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: My first memory of the late Senator Kieran Phelan was when I was a parliamentary assistant to Deputy Margaret Conlon from Monaghan and Senator Wilson, the late Senator Kieran Phelan, the Minister of State, Deputy Maloney, took Margaret under their wings. That meant such a huge amount to Deputy Conlon, as a brand new TD in here in 2007. Senator Feeney was such a great source of support to...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts (16 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I thank Senator Mooney for sharing time. This is a significant international and EU-wide issue that goes to the very heart and the basis of the European Union project. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, stated last August that Ireland would support Serbia's progress based on a positive assessment from the chief prosecutor of the ICTY regarding Serbia's ongoing...

Seanad: Vehicle Tax Code (9 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister of State for taking this Adjournment matter which concerns the new declaration involving the taxation of a commercial vehicle. This issue has caused major unrest in my area. I have received numerous representations about it in my constituency offices in Drogheda and Ardee. People may have had their vehicles taxed for years without any problem, but difficulties have...

Seanad: Vehicle Tax Code (9 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The provision of a VAT certificate has been requested by some local authorities, which is where the confusion may have arisen. I wish to raise one other matter concerning the taxation of vehicles. Given the tough economic times, it might be wise to charge precisely one quarter of the annual road tax for a three-month tax disc, or half the annual...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

James Carroll: I wish to request a debate on the subject of reducing VAT as a stimulus measure. I am particularly interested in the reduction of VAT to 5% in respect of energy upgrades, repairs, maintenance and improvements to private dwellings. A move such as that to which I refer is allowable under the sixth EU VAT directive. There would be five benefits to a move of this nature, namely, it would lead...

Seanad: Food Harvest 2020 Report: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick. I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on Food Harvest 2020 - A Vision for Irish Agri-food and Fisheries. It is of great importance to the north east. My parish of Monasterboice and the neighbouring areas of Termonfeckin and the Ardee area are great agricultural areas in the north east. People there wish to see the benefits of the...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (Resumed) (21 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: -----that could be an innovative approach. Mr. Dan Flinter is heading up the golf strategy. There are Members with many different ideas and we might get an opportunity to deal directly with him to link up our various ideas and look at what Portugal is doing in this specific target market. In my own area, the Louth Economic Forum has developed a nine-point plan for economic regeneration in...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (Resumed) (21 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: I have a number of specific questions and instead of dealing with the gambit of areas, I thought I might ask the Minister some pointed questions on the issue. Following on directly from what Senator Burke said about the golf tourism strategy, the Minister might elaborate on that area in her reply. Something of significant benefit would be to develop the amateur angles. Senator Burke said...

Seanad: National Spatial Strategy Report: Statements (14 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Killeen, and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran, for his contribution. I found it interesting to listen to Senator Buttimer. It is rare to hear him speak at a broadly monotone level as usually the volume at which he speaks rises and falls. However, he made some pertinent points.

Seanad: National Spatial Strategy Report: Statements (14 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: Exactly. Consensus is essential.

Seanad: National Spatial Strategy Report: Statements (14 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: The implementation of the national spatial strategy is extremely important for the country and the regions and for County Louth from where both I and Senator Dearey come. Great work has been carried out on improvements in infrastructure, transport and on creating sustainable development and economic growth in Louth, but often we wish some elements were done in a different way. It is time we...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: It would be remiss of me as a County Louth man not to acknowledge the presence of Mr. Paddy Keenan on the GAA all stars team. It is a tremendous day for the GAA in County Louth.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

James Carroll: It is good news for County Louth. I reiterate the point made by Senator Norris about the cystic fibrosis centre which is much needed. I hope the project will move quickly and without delay. Yesterday the Dignity 4 Patients group which represents victims of sexual abuse in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital held a press conference in Buswells Hotel following a meeting with the Minister for Health...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

James Carroll: I echo the words of Senator Leyden in regard to the announcement of the jobs creation strategy outlined yesterday by the Taoiseach. In particular, I want to focus on tourism. I had the pleasure some weeks ago to attend the great dig that took place at Annagassan in County Louth, where the ancient Viking site of Linn Duchaill was discovered. According to Dr. Mark Clinton, the dig...

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries Legislation (29 Sep 2010)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister of State for being here at 10.50 p.m. on a Wednesday night to respond to this Adjournment matter, the focus of which is on the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 which urgently needs to be updated. It was introduced at a time when raffles, sweepstakes and lotteries were the main focus. However, times have changed; we are now living in the electronic era. We must, therefore,...

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries Legislation (29 Sep 2010)

James Carroll: I appreciate the Minister of State's comprehensive reply. While we can learn from other countries such as Australia, we should be aware that we may also inherit some of their problems. Australia, for example, has a huge problem in that gaming machines have been installed in almost every public house in the country. I hope we will not take the same path. As the Minister of State said, we...

Seanad: Civil Marriage Registrars. (13 Jul 2010)

James Carroll: Ar dtús ba mhaith liom fáilte a chuir roimh an Aire. My motion relates to couples in the north east who wish to say "I do" but who must say "I would if I could but I cannot". Numerous constituents have contacted me about the lack of available registrars in the Louth-Meath area to perform civil marriage ceremonies. One constituent who wishes to marry on a Friday next March-April 2011 has...

Seanad: Civil Marriage Registrars. (13 Jul 2010)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister for his response. As stated in the Minister's reply, the country is divided into eight regions, each region equating to an area covered by the former health boards. The Minister will be aware the north east has in recent years exploded in terms of population. We need to examine this issue in terms of increasing the number of civil registrars in the area. As the...