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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: I am so excited about this that I did not even notice.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: Are any of the other representatives making a contribution?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: This is an important infrastructural project for the north Louth-south Down area and for the region in general. As Mr. Boylan outlined, it could have tremendous economic and tourism benefits for the area with the potential for 270 jobs. That would only be the tip of the iceberg because it would be like opening up a Brigadoon to the rest of the country and tourists from abroad. It is a...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: When I was a wee fellow and I had a sick stomach, my mother used to give me milk of magnesia. I believe Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill has milk of amnesia in his system. We know it was the then Minister, Ray Burke, who dealt with many of the mining licences that are in place at present.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: The loudness of the interruption signifies the weakness of the argument. Tomorrow, the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement will meet with business leaders from both sides of the Border to consider the best way to advance the Narrow Water bridge. While EU funding for the bridge has been secured, final approval has not yet been given. Tomorrow, Warrenpoint and...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: To conclude, the way forward is to work the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement, including the North-South body. We had a great debate at Stormont last week on the issue of suicide, which Senator Conway raised. Finally, could I say-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: On my way home last night, I stopped in Sexton's of Haggardstown and we had our own Border poll. It was almost unanimous, but it was very late.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: Listening to Senator Mullen, I am reminded what I used to be told going out to play football with the Geraldines: "If you cannot get the ball, get the man."

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: We never did that. As Senator Hayden said, after the leaving certificate, 76% of students go on to further or third level education. That is very high, even by European standards. I congratulate our education system, teachers and schools for how they look after our young students. At the same time, like Senator Hayden, I was also interested in a statement by the Ombudsman for Children,...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: It is the biggest job announcement ever by a Sinn Féin member.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: Write it down.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: Write it down.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: The discovery last week of mobile diesel laundering units in the Ravensdale area of County Louth shows us once again that the problem of laundered diesel remains a major issue for the region.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: It has not gone away indeed. The myth of laundered diesel being a victimless crime still abounds. It costs a fortune to clean up the toxic waste that is dumped on the side of the road from the diesel laundering process and this is taking money out of the pockets of every taxpayer in the county. Together with Senator Brennan I had the honour of attending the second meeting and the first...

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (23 Apr 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Aire as ucht an Bille seo a thabhairt isteach. In my humble opinion it is probably one of the most important pieces of legislation, if not the most important, which has come through the Seanad in recent times. It will be an excellent development with regard to education and training in the country, not only for our children but for...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: I wish to revert to an article in yesterday's edition of The Irish Times with the headline "€18 million bridge on Border hit by politics". It was a well-researched article but its thesis is not correct. I would like the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to confirm that because I have been involved in the project for a long time, as has Senator Brennan. Last week I visited...

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: On 23 April 2013.

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: The Pope at the bottom of the garden.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Jim D'Arcy: I would like to support Senator Brennan in his call for the Leader to urge the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, to ensure that the paperwork pertaining to the Narrow Water Bridge between south County Down and north County Louth is completed as soon as possible. Senator Brennan is being somewhat modest about his role as a premier community activist in Carlingford...