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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: I welcome the decision by Facebook to remove the page of one particular far right activist who has propagated misinformation and conspiracy theories for a long time. That is a welcome move, however, at the same time we recognise that there are many other pages online that are ignored by Facebook, such as pages that spread misinformation and abuse about which nothing is done. A great feature...

Seanad: British Government Legacy Proposals: Motion (13 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: I thank Senator Currie for the initiative behind this motion and her words. She has an insight into the matter that many of us do not have. Some of us do. All of us have connections with Northern Ireland and Britain. The reality is that, over generations, we have been inextricably linked with those parts of these islands, if I can put it in those terms. My own grandfather was from...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: I would like to join with other Members who remarked on the passing of Paddy Moloney, who was a Blackrock resident. He will be missed for his good humour and patience with people as much as for his skill and music. He was a great member of the community and someone who contributed at every level. I was aware he went into hospital last night but I am sorry to hear that he passed away. He...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: Today is National Women's Enterprise Day and it is appropriate to acknowledge the many women involved in business throughout the country who do sterling work at both local and national level. I want to acknowledge a number of excellent businesses in my own area run by women that are unparalleled. I could talk about numerous shops, restaurants, accountancy firms and lawyers in the area but I...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: I have a brief question on order and procedure. I recognise what the Senators are doing. In light of what they have said about the definitions they propose to insert in the context of later amendments that make reference to the term "humanitarian assistance", for example, a proposed new section 9 under amendment No. 12, is it in order to discuss those amendments now to give us all clarity...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: I understand where the Senators are coming from. Given the Long Title makes it clear what this Bill is and the link into the international treaties and agreements to which we are subject, I wonder if this is necessary. I acknowledge what Senator Ruane has said but I would be interested to hear what the Minister of State has to say. I would have thought that this is probably covered by what...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: I am sympathetic to what Senators are proposing to put in here. However, the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and the ECHR already apply. There is no doubt about that. That fact has been recognised by courts in this jurisdiction, in Strasbourg and elsewhere. In the circumstances, I do not think it is necessary to put this in, notwithstanding the legitimate concerns and issues...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: I had not looked at this from the perspective that the Senators are coming from and had not considered it in the context of the protocol. On Second Stage I indicated that there should be additional references to recklessness in sections 6(1)(b) and 7(1)(b) in terms of whether the person had a reasonable cause to believe or whether the person was reckless as to whether he or she believed...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: This amendment is misplaced. It misunderstands the importance of giving as many tools as possible to prosecutors. In making amendments to this Bill intended to ensure that the wrong people do not get caught up in prosecutions, there is a danger that we may end up making it more difficult for legitimate prosecutions to be undertaken. If it was only necessary for a person to know that "entry...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: I think we have got away a little bit from what this Bill is trying to do. It is important to recognise that there is an enormous distinction between what happens in Italy, in terms of this kind of issue and what happens here. The Bill is designed to have effect here and is designed to refer to the prosecutorial authorities here in Ireland, not those in Italy. One of the most important...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: I want to be clear, because I mentioned the issue of recklessness earlier. I support the presence of the word "reckless" in this provision. It expands upon and allows for greater scope for prosecutors to identify people who have been involved in offending under this legislation. It is important to note, however, that there is a difference in law between recklessness and a mistake and they...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: The Leader will remember that last week in this Chamber a number of colleagues raised the issue of antisocial behaviour on our streets. A particular video was going around on social media showing a Deliveroo driver being attacked. In the aftermath of that, I was contacted by a number of people and I subsequently put out a call on social media for people to share their experiences with me....

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire freisin ar an ábhar an-tábhachtach ar fad seo. I start by saying "Congratulations". The achievement of the Government and the Minister's Department in the roll-out of the vaccination programme has not just been exceptional but has been a watershed in terms of dealing with this virus. The Minister deserves great credit for it. We can rightly be...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cláir Ghaeilge: RTÉ (6 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: Gabhaim leithscéal as a bheith beagáinín déanach. Bhí orm dul go dtí an Seanad ach bhí mé ag éisteacht agus mé san oifig. Tá ceist agam faoi fhógraíocht go bhfuil súil agam gur féidir liom cur ar na finnéithe. Is dócha go dtagann se faoi ghné a bhaineann le cláir Ghaeilge. Nuair atáimid ag...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cláir Ghaeilge: RTÉ (6 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: Gabhaim buíochas agus tuigim an méid atá ráite ag Dee Forbes agus an fáth go bhfuil sé fíor nár mhaith le comhlacht fógra a dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge. Tuigim freisin go bhfuil sé deacair do chomhlacht atá i Londain fógra a dhéanamh don mhargadh atá anseo in Éirinn. Ag an am céanna, ámh, dúirt Dee...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cláir Ghaeilge: RTÉ (6 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: Chun a bheith soiléir, níl mé ag labhairt amháin faoi fhógraíocht trí Ghaeilge ach fógraíocht a bheith ann le duine atá ag labhairt le blas Éireannach. Maidir leis an bhfógraíocht atá ar siúl as Béarla ó thaobh cultúir de, tá gach rud atá déanta ag teacht ón mBreatain, ó Shasana...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cláir Ghaeilge: RTÉ (6 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: Is cinnte an méid sin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: This week we are focusing on some of the huge infrastructure projects the Government is planning, and I welcome the news about them. However, I also look at how they will be implemented and how much regard will be had to the views of local communities in respect of those projects. There appears to be a crisis in our local government, both in terms of the powers of councillors to do the jobs...

Seanad: Situation in Belarus: Statements (5 Oct 2021)

Barry Ward: It is a pleasure to speak on this motion. As the Cathaoirleach indicated, this is an important matter, which has been discussed in this House on a number of occasions. I acknowledge the fact that the Minister, Deputy Coveney, has come to the House himself to speak to Members about this. The things he said are important, and I will go into them shortly, but I also want to acknowledge his...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2021)

Barry Ward: We all know the difficulties young people have faced in getting time to sit driving tests and the knock-on effect that has had on people who have to travel to or need to drive for work. I welcome the work done by the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, to address the backlog and provide an opportunity for people who need licences to get tests early. However, I was contacted by a young woman...