Results 161-180 of 231 for speaker:John Carty

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2009)

John Carty: I compliment the Minister of State for putting this legislation through the House in his usual efficient manner. I join with Senator O'Toole in complimenting the Department officials for the work they have done.

Seanad: Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Dec 2009)

John Carty: I compliment the Minister of State and his officials on the way in which they have dealt with this legislation. I wish FÁS well at this critical juncture in the country's economic history. I also wish the new chairman of FÁS, Mr. Paul O'Toole, well in his new office.

Seanad: Farming and Agrifood Sector: Statements (9 Dec 2009)

John Carty: I, too, welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent, back to the Seanad. He has been here on many occasions and has made major contributions. It is obvious that he has put a great deal of research into his speech today, and he is always positive, which we need to be at present, in dealing with agriculture. I value the opportunity to make a contribution to a debate on a sector which is...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

John Carty: Is it the Mullingar accord?

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

John Carty: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and the fact that the Labour Party has introduced the Bill at this particular time of the year. It is important that we raise the awareness of gift vouchers and people's entitlements. The Minister of State gave a comprehensive reply and I do not intend to recite it all, but the Government is concerned that the sale of items such as gift vouchers...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

John Carty: I just wanted to put that on the record. Although the Minister of State, Senator Bacik and others have covered a certain matter, it is important that I do so again. The National Consumer Agency, NCA, produced a guide to the types of vouchers and gift cards available in the marketplace. One in particular, a travel agent's voucher, should be examined. A number of travel agents have gone out...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

John Carty: I will be brief. I join my colleagues in welcoming Senator Ó Brolcháin to the House. I wish him and his family well. It is nice to have a fellow Connacht man along with me, especially from the next county. I also join my colleagues in proposing a vote of condolence to the McLoughlin family. The loss of their son is a great tragedy for them and for his colleagues and for the Garda...

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

John Carty: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for his very comprehensive contribution on why the borrowings figure should be raised for Coillte which is to complimented on the work it has done in the 21 years since 1988. Senator Coffey spoke about many aspects of forestry which I we can enhance, particularly with reference to recreational facilities, on which much work has been done. I come...

Seanad: Employment and Competitiveness: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

John Carty: I welcome the Minister of State, my county colleague. He is a regular visitor to this Chamber and is always worth hearing. I also compliment the Tánaiste on her wide-ranging speech. It gave a comprehensive outline of what has been achieved in very difficult circumstances. I welcome the contributions from Opposition Members. They highlighted certain actions they believe should be taken...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

John Carty: I support Members in their call for a good debate on the banking situation. I will not talk now about the problems with which my constituents have approached me. I also seek a debate on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013. Will the Leader invite the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Brendan Smith, to come to the House within the next two weeks? This is an...

Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (10 Feb 2010)

John Carty: I welcome the Minister of State. I know he will make some interesting figures available to Senators when he makes his contribution. I thank the Labour Party for tabling this timely motion on unemployment among young people. I will not rehearse the unemployment figures among young people. The construction industry is on its uppers and I do not expect much to happen in the next three to four...

Seanad: Ombudsman Report on the Lost at Sea Scheme: Statements (18 Feb 2010)

John Carty: I welcome the Minister of State. He made a very comprehensive speech, with parts of which I wholly agree. I am delighted to note that he holds the Ombudsman in very high esteem. He has complimented her on the investigation she has carried out, which is very important. I accord my sympathy to the family in question and the many families which have suffered bereavement during the years in...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

John Carty: A couple of weeks ago, I called for a debate on the Common Agricultural Policy post-2013. I again request that the Leader ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to attend the House to discuss this important matter. There have been preliminary talks in Europe, so it is time we had a debate in this House. A number of Senators on the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and...

Seanad: Job Creation: Statements (3 Mar 2010)

John Carty: It is similar to the figure for two multinationals.

Seanad: Job Creation: Statements (3 Mar 2010)

John Carty: And the former Tánaiste.

Seanad: Job Creation: Statements (3 Mar 2010)

John Carty: I welcome the Minister of State and I congratulate him on his comprehensive contribution. I also welcome Senator Dearey, as I did not have the opportunity to do so previously. The Minister of State gave us a comprehensive report and I always like to look at the glass as half full rather than half empty. Over the past few weeks, a few positive developments have happened with a number of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Mar 2010)

John Carty: If the Senator had listened to the Taoiseach yesterday, he would know what he was doing.

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

John Carty: I would like to share time with Senator O'Sullivan. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick, on his first visit to the Seanad since his appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for fisheries and forestry issues. I congratulate him on his appointment and wish him well in his term of office. He has certainly hit the ground running since his appointment one week ago. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

John Carty: I support Senator Mooney in his call that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy Hanafin, be asked to attend the House. Tourism is of vital importance, as Senator Mooney rightly pointed out, particularly to my county of Mayo. I congratulate the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy Hanafin, on her appointment. I also commend the director of the National Museum, Pat...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

John Carty: Mayo has the credit for it. I ask the Senator to appreciate that. It was not called after any place in Roscommon.