Results 141-160 of 743 for speaker:Jim D'Arcy

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: If I am not mistaken, Senator Terry Leyden was out with Gadaffi also.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: The Senator is like the Beach Boys - he gets around.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I welcome the Government's jobs initiative which comprises a selection of bold ambitions, including making Ireland the best small country in the world in which to do business. It is easy to be cynical, but I know Senator Darragh O'Brien is not a cynical person. The plan offers hope and is presented with a genuine commitment to get the country moving again. I say with conviction that the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: Does the Leader agree that the jobs initiative is a way forward for the country?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: A report issued today by the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, states that almost half of the wastewater treatment plants which serve urban centres are failing to achieve national and EU standards. The report also indicates that treatment plants in Cork city, Dún Laoghaire, Meath and Dundalk must meet the requirements relating to nutrient reduction. There is a need for the House to...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: Sinn Féin is the only party in Europe which is opposed to the property-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I also wish to congratulate the Government on the success of the visit of the Chinese Vice President. I welcome the trade agreements that have come from that visit. The Government's strategy is based on reducing public debt, solving the banking crisis and creating jobs. In that regard, I congratulate the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, and the IDA on today's...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I have to tell Senator Cullinane that Deputy Adams was conspicuous by his absence from the announcement today.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: He is probably too busy working out how to solve the human rights problem in China. It is a great day nonetheless and hopefully with some new job announcements due in the next few weeks, we will get the country back on its feet. Before finishing, I must recognise the fair mindlessness of my colleague Senator Darragh O'Brien who acknowledged the work of the Government on the Chinese visit.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I note that it is reported that divergent views have been expressed by Cabinet Ministers on when to hold the referendum on the fiscal compact treaty. While that is understandable, I urge the Leader to express to the Taoiseach the necessity for holding the referendum at an early date, and in any event not later than the end of May. We must put this question to the people as soon as possible,...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: That was inappropriate. To which party was the Senator referring?

Seanad: Action Plan for Jobs 2012: Statements, Questions and Answers (6 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: The Minister is welcome to the Seanad. I congratulate him on his work. Due to the massive downturn in the construction industry, many are unemployed in that sector, including professionals such as architects and engineers. In that regard, there is a significant untapped market in the Middle East for such people. I have been contacted by people in Kuwait, Iraq, Libya and Qatar. One of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: Aontaím leis an Seanadóir Darragh O'Brien go bhfuil sé in am rud éigin a dhéanamh faoi morgáistí agus na daoine atá i bhfiacha. Tá cúpla mí imithe anois ón lá ar tháinig an Keane report amach. Aontaím gur cheart don Aire teacht isteach chun an ábhar seo a phlé sa Seanad. Os rud é go bhfuil mé ag aontú leis an Seanadóir O'Brien chomh minic, caithfidh go bhfuil sé...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: Iarraim ar an Cheannaire cuireadh a thabhairt don Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála teacht anseo agus an polasaí atá ag an Roinn sin maidir le tíortha san Meánoirthear a mhíniú dúinn. Tá go leor comhlachtaí tógála, ailtireachta agus innealtóireachta ag iarraidh obair a fháil sna tíortha sin, ach níl mórán cuidiú ó Enterprise Ireland á fháil acu faoi láthair....

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: Senator Darragh O'Brien welcomed the schools building programme, and he has dealt with it very adequately.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I support the call from many quarters for an independent inquiry into "The Frontline" presidential debate. RTE is the national broadcaster and as such it is important, as Senator Mullen has stated, that trust is maintained in it. It has been suggested that we hold an internal inquiry. There is a saying in Haggardstown: "Ask my brother am I a liar." I am not implying anything, other than...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I support the call by Senator Darragh O'Brien to the effect that the Government be asked to speed up the response to issues relating to mortgages and the mortgage arrears implementation strategy. I am of the view that said response is imminent but there is a need to get it into the public domain. There are a number of reasons for which people are obliged to surrender their homes. Everyone...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: We need a strategy for those who wish to remain in their homes and who also wish to continue to own them. I assure Senator Darragh O'Brien that the committee established by the Taoiseach in this regard represents his commitment to dealing with the matter in question. If it were possible, I would prefer if the Leader sent a message to the Government indicating that the Seanad wishes this...

Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (14 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: We must pass the fiscal compact treaty to remain at the heart of the euro. Ireland is the only English-speaking country in the eurozone, which is an advantage in attracting foreign direct investment. I am from Dundalk where it has just been announced that 1,000 jobs will be created by PayPal. I am not saying the Government was totally responsible for this. I make the point because Senator...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (21 Mar 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Government is implementing 60% of its election pledges in its first year-----