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Seanad Éireann Vol. 213 Thursday, No. 3 2 February 2012 DÍOSPÓIREACHTAÍ PARLAIMINTE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES SEANAD ÉIREANN TUAIRISC OIFIGIÚIL—Neamhcheartaithe (OFFICIAL REPORT—Unrevised) Déardaoin, 2 Feabhra 2012. Business of Seanad ………………………………175 Order of Business …………………………………175 Dublin-Monaghan Bombings Inquiry: Motion ………………………192 Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage ……………………………193 Second Stage …………………………………193 Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements …………………………219 Adjournment Matters Employment Rights ………………………………241 Health Services ………………………………246 Long-Term Illness Scheme ……………………………248 SEANAD ÉIREANN ———— Déardaoin, 2 Feabhra 2012. Thursday, 2 February 2012. ———— Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m. ———— Paidir. Prayer. ———— Business of Seanad An Cathaoirleach: I have received notice from Senator Jim Walsh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation to outline if he has had any prior evaluation undertaken to assess the impact of the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011, and if any estimation has been made as to the number of jobs that will be put at risk, and may be lost, following its introduction. I have notice from Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh of the following matter: Go dtabharfaidh an tAire Sláinte soiléiriú maidir le todhchaí na seirbhísí banaltracht poiblí i gCloch na Rón i gContae na Gaillimhe, i gConamara agus in Árainn tré chéile. I have notice from Senator David Cullinane of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to discuss the supports offered to those suffering systemic lupus erythematosus, and the need to include treatments in the long-term illness scheme. I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Order of Business Senator Maurice Cummins: It is proposed to take No. 18, an all-party motion re the Dublin- Monaghan bombings, to be taken without debate; No. 1, Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 18 and adjourned at 1.45 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed six minutes, and the debate to resume next Tuesday afternoon, if not concluded today; and No. 2, statements on foreign affairs, to be taken at 3.30 p.m. and conclude not later than 5 p.m. Following the Tánaiste’s speech questions not exceeding two minutes will be taken from the group spokespersons and those of all other Senators shall not exceed one minute. The Tánaiste will take three questions at a time. I have forwarded a list of the names of those who indicated they wished to speak to the Cathaoirleach. 175 Order of 2 February 2012. Business Senator Thomas Byrne: On the Order of Business regarding the statements on foreign affairs, why are there not separate time slots for the Leaders? That is not included in the timetable the Leader set out. It is remarkable that the issue of jobs is not higher up on the Government’s agenda. The European Council which the Taoiseach took part in during the week concluded that much more needed to be done, particularly in Ireland. We have yet to see any jobs plan from the Government. At the start of this Government’s term we had the jobs initiative, previously called the jobs budget, which was a “tax now, worry about the jobs later” initiative. Unfortu- nately, it has not worked. I stated during the debate on the Bill which passed those taxes into law that I hoped it would work but that I also hoped I would not be in the House in a few months time saying that it has not worked. It has not worked. Unemployment continues to rise. Youth unemployment is 29%. Does the Government intend to set up some kind of national youth employment fund similar to those in the United Kingdom and other European Union countries? When will the Government publish its plans on unemployment, which is the most pressing issue? Various plans were announced by the previous Government, including on agriculture. This Government is following on from our plans. I demand a debate on unemployment, which is the most crucial issue. The numbers are very high. We have a rate of 14.2% and a youth unemployment rate of 29%. I heard a Senator talk yesterday about a village in the west in which she reckoned there was an unemployment rate of 80%. If that is the case it is frightening. Every effort on the part of the Oireachtas and the Government should be focused on that issue but that is not happening. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to call for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to come into the House for a debate on the issue of unemployment. I wish to move motion No. 6 on the Order Paper. I do not want to divide the House on an issue such as this one but it is one on which the Government should provide time to debate. The Government parties should consider adopting a united front in regard to that initiative. An Cathaoirleach: Has the Senator moved two amendments to the Order of Business? He can only move one. Senator Thomas Byrne: No. I have moved one amendment to the Order of Business. On motion No. 6, I am asking the Leader to provide Government time for a debate on it. I will not call for a division on that issue. It is too important a diplomatic issue for us to divide on it in the House. Tabling of the motion follows on from a well publicised debate that the Fine Gael Party had the other day. It seems that it would support this motion. There seems to be no reason this motion could not be put by the Leader and taken on an all-party basis. I encour- age and urge that. Senator Susan O’Keeffe: It is probably a red letter day or a red dress day for women in Ireland who are delighted about the publication of the Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill, which will be introduced in this House later today. It is fitting that the Minister, Deputy Hogan, has chosen to introduce it through the Seanad given the work that has been done here in the past in raising the issue of encouraging more women to enter political life. I also welcome a conference being held in DCU today on a subject of great interest to many Members of this House, the importance of ethical journalism. Perhaps we can be grateful to Mr. Rupert Murdoch after all for showing us how low the bar went and how much work needs to be done. The conference on ethical journalism at DCU is being sponsored by the Global Editors Network. It represents 700 editors across 40 countries and it has launched a campaign for ethical journalism. That is a good thing. If we are to have a debate on this issue in the 176 Order of 2 February 2012. Business House, we might bear in mind that campaign and invite the Global Editors Network to address the House at a later stage, given that this is an issue that is close to our hearts. It would be good to see Ireland take a lead in encouraging and supporting ethical journalism. I would like to raise a touchy subject, that of the issue of a referendum, and suggest to the Leader that when we talk about the fiscal compact treaty next week we would concentrate our energies on the fact that we are seeking to bring stability to the eurozone. Rather than having a row on whether we should vote on it at this point, we should concentrate on what fiscal compact treaty is, its weaknesses and merits and if it can bring stability to Europe. That is what the Government is trying to achieve not only for Ireland but for Europe and for the world. I ask that the Tánaiste reiterate his condemnation of the events in Syria. The violence of last year, which has resulted in the death of at least 5,000 people, is continuing unabated. The UN Security Council is discussing this with the Arab League. I urge the Leader to ask the Tánaiste to reiterate his condemnation of the violence in Syria and the repression of civil rights there. Senator Martin McAleese: I am happy to add my support to the motion mentioned by Senator Byrne in regard to a papal visit for the simple reason that it is a good opportunity for the Government to reassure the Irish people that our continuing diplomatic relations with the Holy See, the Vatican, are as close and as cordial as they were prior to the decision to close the embassy to the Holy See. On that point, I request the Leader to ask the Tánaiste whether the decision not to maintain a resident ambassador to the Holy See was a political decision or was based on the recommendation of the Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade? As we heard, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade will be in this House this afternoon to make a statement and respond to questions from Members. However, due to time constraints there will be limited opportunities for Members to make substantial inter- ventions at that time. As a result, I ask the Leader to put a number of questions to the Tánaiste.
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