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Seanad: National Climate Change Strategy 2000: Motion (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: The trucks that deliver goods return empty.

Seanad: National Climate Change Strategy 2000: Motion (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: That is a challenge that surely can be solved. From a commercial point of view, it would make more sense to have trucks full on both journeys. This may necessitate a different use of trucks and I am not sure how this would happen. I am delighted to note the move by Europe to energy-efficient lightbulbs, which was mentioned by the Minister. I commented on this when I heard it had occurred...

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: On a point of order, although I may be mistaken, I believe Senator Bannon agreed to amendment No. 2 rather than section 2. My understanding was that he did not intend to press amendment No. 2 but rather the question on section 2. Perhaps I am mistaken.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: I understood the House was dealing with amendments Nos. 3 to 6, inclusive, together.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: My grouping list for Committee Stage indicates amendments Nos. 3 to 6, inclusive, 19 and 43 will be grouped together. A moment ago the television monitor in the House showed that amendments Nos. 3 to 6, inclusive, were being discussed together, with amendments Nos. 19 and 43.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: The Acting Chairman referred to sections. The grouping refers to amendments rather than sections.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: The confusion between amendments and sections is causing problems.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: I completely accept the Minister's point about wheelchair access in new buildings. It is essential that this is recognised on every occasion. I assume it pertains to any new building where this is not taken into account. I happen to have been involved in a business that always used trolleys and, consequently, this did not constitute a problem. On that basis, one could not have steps....

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: I do not have the Act of 1990 with me. I am sure it is correct to substitute €50,000 for €25,000. Is this a maximum fine?

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: I have a comment. Section 12(2)(f) states: a person who— (i) has at least 7 years' practical experience of performing duties commensurate with those of an architect in the State, (ii) is at least 35 years of age[.] Why is there a minimum age of 35? I believe the minimum age stipulation still exists for presidents in America, but I cannot remember what it is for our president. It may be...

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: Maturity?

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: I see.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: I can understand exactly the wording and I can picture Frank Lloyd Wright, mentioned earlier as someone who is one of those exceptions. It would be a shame if a youngMozart-like person, an achiever at seven or eight who passes examinations at 22, 25, 28 or 29, would be excluded from becoming an architect until he or she was 35 because of age. I do not know if it is too late for the Minister...

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: It is section 12(2)(f)(ii).

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: I can understand that. I would argue on regularly against the sort of ageism that is coming in, although it is usually ageism in the other way.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: It very often comes about from a group of people who are probably well over the age of 35 themselves and would regard 35 as being quite young. I will not push the matter at this stage but it seems a shame it was not mentioned earlier. It is a flaw, or at least a defect, in the Bill.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: Reluctantly.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: May we say a few words?

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Feargal Quinn: I congratulate the Minister and his officials on the Bill. It is contentious in certain areas, but the Minister has paid attention to our queries and concerns and has found an acceptable balance. Like Senator Bannon, I regret that we did not continue for five minutes. Perhaps I should have got to my feet and requested an extension. I do not like the thought of a guillotine and this is one...