Results 61-80 of 93 for speaker:James Carroll

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

James Carroll: Gabhaim buíochas leat, a Chathaoirligh, as ucht deis a thabhairt dom labhairt ar an rún muiníne sa Taoiseach agus sa Rialtas. Tá áthas an domhain orm seans a bheith agam ráiteas a dhéanamh ag an am seo. To table a motion of no confidence in the Taoiseach is truly extraordinary. The Opposition has now done so in less than three years in the case of two Taoisigh which has been unheard...

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (16 Jun 2010)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister for attending. This is my first time to be in the House when the Minister is present. At 26 I am the youngest Member of the Seanad and I am aware the Minister was a Member in her 20s also. I understand she was the youngest ever Member and if I have half the success in my political life that the Minister has had I will be delighted. I have six key points that I would...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

James Carroll: I support colleagues who raised the issue of the redress scheme for Dr. Neary's victims. A number of Members have raised the issue in both Houses. With Oireachtas colleagues in the north-east region, I have met victims who are excluded owing to the current parameters of the redress scheme. It is such a unique and heart rending case in many respects that I hope the Leader will take on board...

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

James Carroll: Gabhaim buíochas as an deis labhairt ar an rún seo faoi smart travel agus faoi rud eile sa Seanad. Tá áthas an domhain orm seans a bheith agam ráiteas a dhéanamh anois. I welcome the Minister of State. He was the Minister in the House when I made my debut in Seanad Éireann. I also congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, who spoke earlier. I have not heard as many towns...

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

James Carroll: When the smarter travel initiative was launched in February 2009 it had an estimated implementation cost of €4.5 billion, a vast amount of money when examined in the harsh light of today's economic vista. The Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, in his extensive contribution, mentioned spatial strategy reform and how this ties into public transport reform and improvement. This will be key...

Seanad: Car Scrappage Scheme (28 Apr 2010)

James Carroll: Gabhaim buíochas as an seans an ráiteas seo a phlé. Is é mo chéad rún ar an Adjournment. When the car scrappage scheme was introduced in the budget last December it had the effect of bringing confidence back to the car industry. Confidence is an intangible concept and is of critical importance to consumers in their respective markets and I welcome that it has returned to the motor...

Seanad: Car Scrappage Scheme (28 Apr 2010)

James Carroll: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, for that comprehensive reply on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan. I read in The Irish Times today that the director general of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, Mr. Alan Nolan, said the scrappage scheme has had the desired effect, as noted by the Minister of State, on sales and the scheme is on target to produce...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

James Carroll: I appreciate the Cathaoirleach allowing me to speak at this late stage. I echo the comments of Senator Ó Domhnaill and Senator White about the credit review process. A key element is that within six weeks AIB and Bank of Ireland must produce reviews of their lending plans for the SME sector, including farmers and small businesses, a number of which are under threat, as has been mentioned...

Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

James Carroll: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognises the high esteem in which the Office of the Ombudsman and the work it does is held; notes the publication by the Ombudsman of a Special Report on the Lost at Sea Scheme; the forensic and painstaking manner in which the report was compiled; the Ombudsman's request that the Houses of...

Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

James Carroll: I will put a date on it, but I hope the Minister of State will stay in his role. He will enjoy it, although it will be a great challenge for him. Gabhaim buíochas as ucht an deis labhairt ar an rún seo sa Seanad. Ta áthas an domhain orm seans a bheith agam ráiteas a dhéanamh ar thuarascáil an Ombudsman. I do not want to rehash my speech of 18 February for which Senator Twomey was...

Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

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Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

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Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

James Carroll: I will cite some facts, although I am sure the Minister of State will reiterate them. The lost at sea scheme was a limited scheme introduced in June 2001 with a closing date for applications of 31 December. It must be remembered that the scheme was specifically targeted at people who had been fishing and wanted to continue fishing. It is also important to remember it was a time-limited...

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...

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 (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: 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 (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: 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...