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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: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I did.

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I said there had to be a balance between Departments.

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I am enjoying listening to Senator Power give us the Sinn Féin policies.

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: It is gone septic. We should be finished by now.

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I did not criticise them.

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: The Senator should calm down.

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: Sinn Féin is decommissioning schools in the North.

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: Senator Mooney forgot to mention the War of Independence.

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: The Senator does not need to worry about the GAA. We will be all right there. He does not need to worry about that now.

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after ''Seanad Éireann'' and substitute the following: ''recognises the Government's approach to education expenditure which aims to provide for a quality primary and second level education system and to enable further education and training and higher education to make a full contribution to Ireland's development and recovery, consistent with...

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I am not going into the jobs initiative. That was not a particularly helpful intervention from Senator Power. This motion proposes no alternatives. However, I always acknowledge, as I did yesterday, Fianna Fáil's education spokespersons' often constructive approach to education legislation and their helpful suggestions for amendments. The Government amendment to the motion acknowledges...

Seanad: Investment in Education: Motion (8 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: Where is Senator Norris now?

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (7 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: I thank the Minister for bringing the Bill before the House and showing generosity in accepting amendments where it was possible to do so. I also thank his officials for their input. I am pleased the Teaching Council has been given oversight in the area of continuous professional development for teachers. This new power will have a significant effect on the quality of teaching and learning...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: On Safer Internet Day, I also welcome the announcement by the Ministers, Deputies Rabbitte and Quinn, that all second level schools are to receive high-speed broadband. This is a great example of co-operation between Ministers and joined-up thinking by Departments. The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources will pay for the installation and the Department for Education...

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: The Tánaiste is welcome to the House and I thank him for coming here. What progress has been made on assessing the recognition of the National Transitional Council in Libya. I raised this question with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on the Adjournment and subsequently wrote a letter to the Tánaiste's office on 29 November. I am aware, and I do not know if the two are...

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: Could the Minister deliver that message to Enterprise Ireland?

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

Jim D'Arcy: The Minister could let it know that it can work away with the businesses.