Results 241-260 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There has to be a prospect of immediate and serious harm. This is the kernel of what is proposed to be inserted in the legislation. Senator O'Toole made extensive reference to section 3(2) of the Mental Health Act. This provides a greater clarification of the precise definition of mental disorder. This subsection simply states "In subsection (1)" and is only by way of clarification.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have to accept the Cathaoirleach's ruling. However, this was a point of substance raised by Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Section 3 (1)(a) is the kernel of the amendment proposed in substitution of the reference on disability. Inserting it in this context predicates the power of the officer making the determination on the prospect of a person causing immediate and serious harm to himself or herself. One must remember that the legislation enables medical inspectors to be appointed. Any State must have power to...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: That is all the Government is proposing. We can argue about to whom it might or might not apply.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am not avoiding the question. Senators must consider the context in which this power is being conferred.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The context is that of an immigration officer, or a medical inspector, examining a person where there is the prospect of that person causing immediate and serious harm to himself or herself. We can return to this issue on Committee Stage. Senator Morrissey asked how an immigration officer could police such a section. The legislation expressly provides for the appointment of medical...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There have been no consultations on the matter since 1946.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I indicated on Second Stage, the Government intention is to replace the term "disability". This term was imported directly from the 1946 order into the current text of the Bill. The term was differently understood and had a different connotation then from what it has now. Clearly, its use in the particular context of the provision is not only inappropriate, but does not achieve the...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The present position under the 1946 order, as consolidated — the particular definition was inserted in 1975 — would be much more extensive than as envisaged under this proposal. The immigration officer would have had wider powers under the orders than will be conferred by this legislation, or a wider measure of discretion because of a much more extensive definition. The second issue...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: This amendment sets out a series of criteria for the guidance of immigration officers for deciding whether to give or renew a non-national permission to be in the State. These cover a number of factors, as listed in the amendment, to the extent that they are known to the immigration officer or represented by the non-national to the officer. As a matter of operational practice the renewal of a...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The word "in" is superfluous to the section.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Government has brought forward this amendment to ensure that the correct reference in the relevant provision will be made to this Bill when enacted rather than to section 4 of the Immigration Act 2003. It is a purely formal amendment.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jan 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I will draw Senator Quinn's point to the attention of the Minister. It was a point made by other Senators as well. I will also convey to the Minister the strong feeling I detected in the House that there is a need to bring forward comprehensive legislation in this area. I thank the Seanad for the substantial co-operation it extended in this matter despite understandable resistance to the...

Seanad: Proposed Stadium at Lansdowne Road: Statements. (5 Feb 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It always did.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Responsibility for the provision of services to young persons with specific needs such as the individual mentioned by the Deputy in the Dublin region is a matter, in the first instance, for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. While it is not usual practice to comment on individual cases, given that detailed reports have already appeared in the media, I will comment on a number of aspects...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (10 Feb 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Responsibility for the level of funding to be provided for child care services in the Ballymun area rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the Northern Area Health Board. My Department has asked the regional chief executive of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to respond directly to the Deputy on the matter which he has raised.

Written Answers — Residential Facilities: Residential Facilities (10 Feb 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Responsibility for the residential facility in Dublin 11 referred to by the Deputy rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the Northern Area Health Board. My Department has asked the regional chief executive of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to liaise with the Northern Area Health Board and to respond to the Deputy directly.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am tempted to make a point of order.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Even on Second Stage.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2004)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It concerns the relevance of the Deputy's contribution.