Results 241-260 of 1,150 for speaker:Frank Fahey

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: I want to make it abundantly clear that these security officers will not have general Garda powers, a point mistakenly made by Senator Cummins.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: Their powers are set out in subsection (4) and they mainly relate to what might be termed ordinary checking of identity, examination and seizure of articles, search of a person, which is confined to the removal of outer garments only such as coats, hats, jackets and shoes, power to refuse entry and the use of reasonable force, if that is required. No mention is made of powers of arrest in...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: The one area where special provisions apply in regard to the detention of persons is the courts in accordance with a judicial direction. That is directly related to a person being found in contempt of court. Subsection (9) merely confirms that the security officers are no different from any other member of the public or from any other security personnel with whom we all come into contact in...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: With the good Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform currently in office, Senator Cummins can be assured that when the legislation is passed, he will not have to wait long for the Minister to implement the provisions of the Bill. With regard to Senator Tuffy's point on the indiscretion of personal searches, this is exactly what might happen to the Senator or I in any shopping centre in...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: They have powers to search and maintain levels of security in shopping centres. These powers are clearly set out.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: The question marks being placed by both Members over the security industry are unreasonable and unfair.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: We are lucky to have a significant private security industry employing thousands across the country. They do excellent work in guarding property, shopping centres, hospitals and public and private institutions. To reflect negatively on those companies, which are highly professional, in the way Members have is very unfair. Those companies will tender--——

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: Let us be fair and straight about this. Members have questioned the vetting, training and personnel of security companies.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: I can reel off the names of private sector companies providing significant security services for the public and private sectors in shopping centres, hospitals, banks and every form of institution. We have nothing to worry about if those companies tender to provide security services for the Houses of the Oireachtas, the National Library, the National Museum or elsewhere. It is not an issue. I...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: There has been vocal opposition from Senators, rightly so, in regard to the delay in the 2,000 gardaí coming on stream. Here is a proposal which will provide 500 extra gardaí on the streets of Dublin.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: Some gardaí will still be here or in the courts but only a minimum presence will be required, not the significant rostered service in place at present. I recommend the section to the House.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: I wish to clarify this matter. Members of the public have exactly the same rights in this situation as they would have in an airport, a shopping centre or anywhere else.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: Schedule 5 is a repeat of the existing disciplinary code, which the Minister will review in conjunction with the Garda Síochána representative bodies. The area of disciplinary procedures will be reviewed in light of the provisions of the Bill. Section 102 deals with the question of false claims. I assure the Senator that those issues will be dealt with in that context.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Frank Fahey: Ní dóigh liom go bhfuil aon fhocal Gaeilge ar "ombudsman". There is no Irish translation for that term.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (26 Jan 2005)

Frank Fahey: An election would address it.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Jan 2005)

Frank Fahey: I will come to Clare.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Feb 2005)

Frank Fahey: The Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 amends the Parental Leave Act 1998 to implement a Government commitment in the Sustaining Progress social partnership agreement. This commitment is to strengthen the parental leave scheme in line with the agreed recommendations of the social partners arising from the working group on the review and improvement of the Parental Leave Act 1998. The...

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Feb 2005)

Frank Fahey: No.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Feb 2005)

Frank Fahey: I thank all the Senators who contributed to a very useful and interesting debate. I take on board all the points that have been made. All of us, particularly those who are parents, would have a natural inclination to have the maximum amount of parental leave paid at the highest possible rate. In reality we must strike a balance on the matter. The issue was debated at great length in the...

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Feb 2005)

Frank Fahey: It is fair to say that it is a question of resources and of agreement between the social partners. We have come quite a long way and I am the first to accept that we have a long way to go, but a balance must be struck. Senator Terry's proposal has significant cost implications. Everything goes when one is in Opposition, but if Fine Gael were in Government tomorrow, choices would have to be...