Results 721-740 of 26,223 for speaker:Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We are way over time.

Childcare: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding childcare. On Wednesday, 18 September 2024, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: -----as Deputy Howlin is suggesting, but in accordance with common law, should the judge see fit. Is that right?

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: This allows the judge to have discretion in this case.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Am I also to understand that because there is a Supreme Court case-----

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: -----there is potential for further changes, and that we are looking at an interim arrangement here, possibly.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Further change.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Yes.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is Deputy Howlin going to press the amendment?

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We have an irreconcilable situation.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for that, and for that stimulating and important conversation as well.

Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There are no amendments tabled on Report Stage.

Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Bill will be sent to the Seanad. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Messages from Select Committees (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of the Agricultural Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024 and has made no amendments thereto. The Select Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has completed its detailed scrutiny of the Parental Bereavement Leave (Amendment) Bill 2021 and in accordance with Standing Order 178 has...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I think we have two irreconcilable perspectives on this.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: While I do not wish to get involved in this discussion, what I do not understand is that the Minister is saying that, in the event of a child ageing out and having been found guilty, instead of having a sentence to be handed down or not handed down, it is a matter for the judge to determine in the courts. 7 o’clock It is a matter for the judge to determine in accordance, not...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To clarify, Minister, it is the use of the term "murder" as distinct from the sentence.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is the use of the word "murder".

Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Of course.

Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Of course.