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Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: I welcome the Minister. The purpose of the framework decision on the European arrest warrant is to create a common area of security, freedom and justice within the European Union. One of the corollaries of the free movement of persons within the EU is that there should also be free movement of judicial decisions whether they are in the form of sentences, convictions or decisions to institute...

Seanad: Mental Health Services (11 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: In December last, I praised the budget 2012 commitment to invest €35 million in mental health services, of which €23 million was dedicated to developing community mental health teams for adults and children. Along with many others with an interest in mental health, I was alarmed to read in a newspaper report over the weekend in The Irish Times that part of the €35 million investment in...

Seanad: Mental Health Services (11 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: The Minister of State knows the value of community-model mental health services. While I appreciate her comprehensive response, she need only come to the House for the Order of Business on any day to hear about the effects of the ongoing failure to provide community mental health services. The issue is raised repeatedly by Senators. The process of filling posts must be fast-tracked. I...

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment)(No. 3) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: Amendments Nos. 8 and 9 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: Is the amendment to the Order of Business agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment)(No. 3) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: As it is now 3 p.m. I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day: "That amendment No. 16 is hereby negatived, in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed to, the Title is hereby agreed to, and the Bill is hereby reported to the House."

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (12 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: I welcome the Minister to the House and I welcome the Bill. I was very disappointed this morning that we did not get an opportunity to debate the resolution to establish the constitutional convention. I was extremely frustrated, but I have issued a statement to outline what I would have said on that occasion. I do not have a difficulty with us using this method to select 66 members. In...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (12 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: I do not know if a convention is needed, but the fact that it is on the convention is important. Part of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is about the evolving responsibility of children and their voices. The example given about the Army is not comparing like with like. It is about ensuring that children have a voice. I would encourage that as much of the convention's business...

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: I call Senator David Norris.

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: That is fine. I will return to Senator Norris later.

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: The Senator, without interruption, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: Senator Bacik referred to the proposals for constitutional change, many of which I support. There has also been considerable discussion of the constitutional convention. However, we seem to have forgotten the need for a referendum on children's rights. I thank the large number of my colleagues who attended the briefing this morning by the Children's Rights Alliance on why we need an...

Seanad: Developments in the European Union and Ireland's Presidency of the European Council: Statements with An Taoiseach (18 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: With the agreement of the Chair I wish to share my time, allowing Senator Zappone two minutes and Senator O'Donnell one minute, respectively. On behalf of the Independent Members whom the Taoiseach nominated to the Seanad, it is an honour for me to warmly welcome him to the Seanad. There are many issues I would like to raise on the question of reform, but today I will limit my comments to...

Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: I move: In page 16, before section 23, to insert the following new section: 23.—The following is substituted for section 44 of the Act of 2003— "44.—(1) A person shall not be surrendered under this Act if: (a) the offence specified in the European arrest warrant issued in respect of him or her was committed or is alleged to have been committed in a place other than the issuing state,...

Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: I am disappointed that this has been rejected on the basis that the Attorney General has not had time and because the clock is ticking down. I appreciate the Minister's honesty in saying that. When I tabled the amendment I considered our EU obligations in complying with the European arrest warrant framework. I was very careful with the language used. I appreciate it needs to be considered...

Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: Obviously the Bill only came to this House last week. Perhaps this might encourage the Minister, as he has done on some occasions, to bring Bills to the Seanad first, where we will give them due consideration.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: I welcome the Fianna Fáil proposal to take all Stages of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill, which I would wholeheartedly support. Although I have not had an opportunity to discuss it with my group, I know there would be much support. Today's newspapers carry reports of a case heard in the Dublin District Children's Court yesterday about the HSE's inability to find...

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: I thank the Minister, particularly for his words at the end of his speech. Group spokespeople will now have eight minutes each and I call on Senator Averil Power to commence.

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: I have four more speakers and I am quite conscious of time to ensure we allow the Minister to respond.

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: Time, Senator. I want to allow the Minister to speak.