Results 141-160 of 231 for speaker:John Carty
- Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 Oct 2008)
John Carty: I welcome my former colleague in the other House, the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Michael Finneran, to his former haunt. I understand this is his first engagement in the House since his appointment. I am sorry he did not hold his current portfolio when I was a Deputy because a substantial amount of housing was built in County...
- Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 Oct 2008)
John Carty: He has not vanished.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (9 Jul 2008)
John Carty: I wish to share time with Senator Ann Ormonde. I welcome the Minister to the House to present this fine Bill. This is welcome legislation, particularly its provisions on public disorder and alcohol related harm, notably to young people. It is past time that action was taken to tackle drinking in public places, a practice in which underage young people engage and which causes considerable...
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (9 Jul 2008)
John Carty: And early in the morning.
- Seanad: Chemicals Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Jul 2008)
John Carty: I compliment the Minister of State and his officials on the efficient way he presented the Bill. It is a very important Bill and I welcome it.
- Seanad: Chemicals Bill 2008: Second Stage (3 Jul 2008)
John Carty: I, too, welcome the Minister of State to the House and compliment him on this comprehensive Bill. The main policy objectives of the Bill are to achieve a high level of compliance while keeping to a minimum the costs to the chemicals industry. The Bill provides a clear regulatory framework for business and allows for increased co-operation between the various national authorities involved in...
- Seanad: Chemicals Bill 2008: Second Stage (3 Jul 2008)
John Carty: We can always rely on Senator Burke to come up with a good one.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 May 2008)
John Carty: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I also welcome the fact that this Bill is commencing its passage through Seanad Ãireann. The legislation proposed in the Broadcasting Bill 2008 is both regulatory and reforming. I congratulate the Minister and his staff on the proposals in the Bill. It is comprehensive and covers a large area, with every aspect of broadcasting included. In...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)
John Carty: Will the Leader allocate time for a debate on eating disorders among young people? The number of sufferers is increasing and a debate is necessary on this important issue. Each week we hear or read disturbing news on obesity and how it affects our young people. I ask the Leader to respond to this request with urgency and to invite the relevant Minister to the Seanad as soon as possible to...
- Seanad: Transport 21: Motion (21 May 2008)
John Carty: I welcome the Minister of State and I congratulate him on his elevation to this position. I have little doubt he will give it the same dedication he gave to his previous portfolio and he will be successful. I will confine my remarks to what will happen in the west in the next few years. Great progress has been made. The N5 upgrade between Castlebar and the county boundary with Roscommon is...
- Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements (Resumed) (21 May 2008)
John Carty: I welcome the Minister to the House and I congratulate him on becoming Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food at this important time in our position in Europe, as far as agriculture is concerned. On a lighter note, I hope that this will not interfere with the Minister's attendance at those matches on Sundays in which Cavan will contend. I am sure Senator O'Reilly will concur with me...
- Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements (Resumed) (21 May 2008)
John Carty: The Senator will try and facilitate the Minister.
- Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements (Resumed) (21 May 2008)
John Carty: They both go hand in hand.
- Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements (Resumed) (21 May 2008)
John Carty: The benefits of our EU membership are countless but perhaps farmers make up the group that enjoys most support. From 1973 to 2006, Ireland received a total of over â¬41 billion from the EU. This is worth noting in light of the present mistruths being circulated regarding the veto. In terms of direct payments and market supports, 38% or â¬0.7 million came from the European Agricultural...
- Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements (Resumed) (21 May 2008)
John Carty: It was a retrograde step and one that I believe we will pay for but I hope that even at this stage we can get back to producing food in a proper way. I wish the Minister well. With regard to the veto, I have no doubt that when that time comes â remembering that no negotiating body should ever reveal its hand â the Minister will use his best judgment and advice from Government colleagues...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)
John Carty: I support the call by Senator Glynn to the Leader to request that the Minister, Deputy Ryan, come to the House to discuss the inland fisheries. There is a huge problem of over-fishing and in another year or two we will have to spend money restocking those lakes and rivers. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister to come to the House to debate this matter as soon as possible.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)
John Carty: I support Senator Boyle's call for a debate on the issues raised on last night's "Prime Time" programme. It is a damning indictment of circumstances in this country that people must live in the conditions portrayed on the programme. I ask that the Leader would contact the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, to ask him...
- Seanad: Protection of Employees (Agency Workers) (12 Mar 2008)
John Carty: I welcome the Bill proposed by the Labour Party as it has many good points. There is evidence of agency workers not being well treated by employers and it is time that protection was afforded to them. The Minister is well aware of this and has set out to strengthen the Employment Agency Act 1971. In May 2004, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment issued a discussion paper on...
- Seanad: Protection of Employees (Agency Workers) (12 Mar 2008)
John Carty: There was no vote in the matter. Ireland wanted to see progress and a balanced outcome. I should like to put that on the record of the House.
- Seanad: Forestry Issues: Statements (20 Feb 2008)
John Carty: I wish to share my time with Senator Ann Ormonde.