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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: I want to make sure that the representatives of the Law Society have an opportunity to comment. There should be time to get back to Mr. Davitt if he has anything left unsaid.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: Gabhaim ar dtús mo fhíorchomhghairdeas leis an Leas-Cheannaire agus leas-cheannaire Fhine Gael, an Seanadóir Seán Kyne. Ba mhaith liom a rá go soiléir go bhfuilimid thar a bheith sásta dó go mbeidh sé sa phost sin. We know he will do a good job and look forward to the final few months of this Seanad. I raise an issue that relates to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I want to raise an issue that has not received much attention in Ireland, namely, the aggression of China in respect of the international waters around it, specifically the Second Thomas Shoal, which is an area of natural resources within the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines. This is not something I am asserting; it has been established by the arbitral tribunal established by the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: Last week in this House, I raised the issue of an allegation of an attack that took place in Phoenix Park. I acknowledge that the Garda has taken swift action in response to that. A number of organisations have been involved in supporting the young men at the centre of that attack. It is very important that an arrest has been made. I will make no further comment on it. However, it is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: The Chair was asked to instruct the Member to withdraw their remark-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: -----and the Chair did not even address the request.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Order for Second Stage (25 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (25 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I assure the Acting Chairperson that I will not use the bell in terms of what I have to say. While I welcome the Bill on behalf of the Fine Gael group and it does important things, there is a lot of technical stuff in it. Let us be honest: there is nothing sexier than superannuation when it comes to passing legislation. I will start with the Title, which I am sure could be snappier, but...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: As a practising barrister, I believe deeply in the value of juries. It is very important that people have an opportunity to go before a jury of their peers to put their case to people who are not jaded, who have not heard it all before and who are not preconditioned to have a particular view on it. I agree with what Senator McDowell has said about the difficulty that district judges face in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Seirbhísí agus Tacaíochtaí Gaeilge (20 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: Go raibh maith agat. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Chambers, and déanaim comhghairdeas leis as ucht an post nua atá aige ina pháirtí féin. Go n-éirí leis sa ról sin. Ba mhaith liom a rá inniu gur cheart go mbeadh cosaint ann do dhaoine an síneadh fada a úsáid agus iad ag déileáil leis an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Seirbhísí agus Tacaíochtaí Gaeilge (20 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as an bhfreagra sin. Aontaím leis maidir le tábhacht na hoibre atá déanta ag an Rialtas agus ag an Stát ar an ábhar seo. Ag an am céanna, agus cé go bhfuil an-meas agam ar an dlí a deireann go mbeidh 20% den fhógraíocht trí Ghaeilge agus cé go bhfuilimid ag déanamh na hoibre...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: This is Pride month, as we all know. Dublin Pride will take place on Saturday, 29 June. We have come so far as a country in acknowledging the special nature of people who have pride in their sexuality and are showing that to us. We have acknowledged their right to equal access to marriage and other things in this country. It feels like we have come so far and yet we also know there are...

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit leis an rún tábhachtach seo a phlé agus cuirim fáilte roimh an rún freisin, ar son an ghrúpa Fhine Gael. I welcome the motion on behalf of the Fine Gael group and I hope it will pass because it is an important measure. The reality of our situation is that we are an island on the periphery of Europe. Having joined...

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: It is a nonsense term that is absolutely designed to instil fear in people about foreigners as they come here. That is what it is. It is low-level racism towards people coming to this country. Of course they are not vetted, but we know who they are. It is not the case that many people are floating around Ireland from other countries and we have no idea who they are. That is not true...

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I want to raise a point of order.

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I do not believe a Member is entitled to-----

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I do not believe a Member is entitled to make that allegation-----

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I do not believe a Member is entitled to level an accusation of theft or stealing against other Members in the Chamber and she should withdraw that remark.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Discussion (18 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I remind members and everyone else present to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode as they interfere with the sound system and make it difficult for the parliamentary reporters reporting the meeting. Television coverage can also be adversely affected. I am delighted to welcome witnesses from the Legal Services Regulatory Authority. The purpose of this part of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Discussion (18 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I thank Dr. Doherty for being succinct. I should have mentioned the apologies received at the start. We have received apologies from Deputy James Lawless and Senator Lynn Ruane. I will also mention the long-standing practice, which I know Dr. Doherty has not breached because I have read the opening statement that nobody should be criticised or charges should not be made against anyone or...