Results 741-760 of 1,338 for speaker:Kathleen O'Meara
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 32: In page 14, line 37, after "action" to insert "unreasonably". Having reconsidered this amendment, I believe it would be useful. On Committee Stage the Minister felt it was not necessary. However, perhaps during his long hours at the RDS he had a chance to consider it.
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 33: In page 15, line 28, to delete "order of the Minister" and substitute "rules of court". During our discussion on Committee Stage on these amendments, I said I would consider re-tabling them on Report Stage on the basis that clarity is required. The amendments are designed to preserve the integrity of the rules of the courts system. They are useful amendments and I...
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 35: In page 22, between lines 12 and 13 to insert the following: "(g) the Child Abduction and Enforcement of Custody Orders Act 1991;". I believe this amendment is self-evident.
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I defer to the Minister's advice.
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I agree with my colleagues on this side of the House. The need for the information Senator Henry referred to is becoming increasingly evident. There are calls from many quarters to make the information available. I hope the Minister will address the clear need. We cannot rely simply on anecdotal evidence. We must have solid, clear information and statistical evidence. I hope the Minister will...
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 37: In page 22, between lines 30 and 31 to insert the following: "(a) The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for Ireland,". With the tolerance of the Cathaoirleach, before speaking to the amendment I note that we are being very lenient with the Minister. We accept his bona fides entirely and the need to advance the legislation whereas normally we would create a song...
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I commend the Minister for his approach.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: It is only half the day; the other half is to come.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: Has Senator Henry been contacted?
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 45: In page 23, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following subsection: "(5) A court hearing proceedings under a relevant enactment shall, on its own motion or on the application of one of the parties to the proceedings, have discretion to order disclosure of documents, information or evidence connected with or arising in the course of the proceedings to third...
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: Can I take it that the Minister will deal with it on Committee Stage in the Dáil rather than on Report Stage in the Seanad?
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: This section relates to the in camera rule and proceedings being held in public. The legislation does not address the procedural inability of courts to order disclosure of certain aspects of family law proceedings and related documents in the interests of the parties or others affected, for example, children, nor does it enable witnesses or others with relevant information to disclose this to...
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: It can be tabled under my name and that of Senator Henry on Report Stage.
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 48: In page 24, subsection (3), lines 4 and 5, to delete all words from and including ", and" in line 4 down to and including "commencement" in line 5. This amendment deals with the issue of interest on costs, charges and expenses associated with certain judgments, orders and decrees. The reason we have tabled this amendment is that the section as it stands could...
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I will not press the amendment, but, from what the Minister said, I do not think my concern has been addressed. Does he agree there is an inherent unfairness in this section?
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: That is fine.
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: What about my point that this could constitute a disincentive to completing the process?
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: We are opposed to this section for the reasons set out in the amendments. There is no point reiterating them but we feel there is an inherent unfairness in the section as drafted.
- Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: The amendment appears eminently sensible.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)
Kathleen O'Meara: I agree with Senator O'Toole. I am very concerned with what I have read from well informed commentary in the media that the path being pursued will not succeed and will cause problems for the future.