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Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: I thank the many Deputies who contributed to this debate for their generally positive comments. It is clear that we all share an abhorrence of the evil trade of trafficking in human beings and wish not only to tackle it in Ireland but to contribute to tackling it internationally through police co-operation and heightened awareness. The provisions of the Bill were generally well received and...

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: Nonetheless, the Minister is reviewing the 2000 Act and will be recommending changes to it in due course. Deputies Terence Flanagan and Feighan mentioned that we had not signed the Council of Europe convention against trafficking. In fact, Ireland signed the Council of Europe convention on 13 April 2007. Deputy Flanagan also inquired about the confidentiality of reporting suspected cases of...

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Referral to Select Committee (1 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: I thank Deputies for their contributions and broad support for the reform proposals set out in the Bill. While it undoubtedly contains many technical proposals and measures, its aim is to update our land and conveyancing laws to meet the changed needs of the 21st century. The Government recognises the need for an up-to-date and streamlined conveyancing code that will reduce the time taken...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: Yes.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: I have no difficulty. I would be delighted to listen.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: It is unusual for the Members seeking to contribute to be in the House at all.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: He has even strayed back to the Blair era.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: Deputy Durkan has made a few himself.

Order of Business (27 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: It was not its only shock.

Seanad: Realising Equality and the Traveller Community: Statements (28 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: I thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for the opportunity to address the House on a theme of particular importance. We have a well established legislative and administrative infrastructure to support equality principles. The provisions of the Employment Equality Acts and the Equal Status Acts, together with the work of the Equality Authority and the Equality Tribunal, have given us a very firm...

Seanad: Realising Equality and the Traveller Community: Statements (28 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: They are as constructive as ever.

Seanad: Realising Equality and the Traveller Community: Statements (28 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: If the Senator is going to quote what I said, will he do it in an honest manner?

Seanad: Realising Equality and the Traveller Community: Statements (28 Nov 2007)

Seán Power: I thank Senators for what were, in the main, constructive contributions. I acknowledge the lecture from Senator Twomey and thank Senator White for clarifying the situation. I will not go back over the ground I already covered. I tried to give an honest assessment of the situation as I see it and mentioned that, despite the significant investment we have put in place, we have not achieved...

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Tobacco Products) (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Power: The Deputy might not be the best judge.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Seán Power: They are telling Deputy Durkan for a long time that his time is up but he proved them wrong.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Seán Power: We will ensure that does not happen.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Seán Power: Money back for Eircom shareholders, what about that one?

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Seán Power: It is in the national development plan.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Seán Power: No.