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European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, line 19, after "Communities", to insert the following: "and by bodies competent under the treaties governing the European Communities". There is currently no reference in paragraph (c) to bodies competent; they are specifically excluded by the existing wording. It is appropriate that the wording be extended to cover not only the institutions of the European...

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, lines 21 and 22, to delete "those treaties" and substitute "the treaties governing the European Union". This amendment relates to paragraph (d). I believe that "those treaties" is rather vague, and I propose that this be deleted and replaced with "the treaties governing the European Union", which would make the reference clear. Amendment No.13 deals with a...

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I accept the Minister of State's argument.

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 4: In page 4, line 25, to delete "inserted by" and substitute "as substituted by". This is also a technical amendment. It seems to me that "substituted by" is the desirable wording on this occasion. Section 3 of the 1972 Act was "substituted" in 2007, and not "inserted". That was the wording used at the time.

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: It is repetition of the language that was in the original Act.

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I am guided by the Minister of State again.

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I oppose this section. We had some reference to this already on Second Stage. The section refers to the European Communities Act 2007 and to the additional authority that was granted under that Act to allow the line Minister to specify indictable offences and to incorporate them into secondary legislation through statutory instruments. This is an inordinately wide ranging power that has...

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I will not press it to a vote. I reiterate the Labour Party's continued opposition to this aspect of the European Communities Act 2007, which is mentioned in this section. I accept that no change in this respect is proposed in the Bill before the House. As the Oireachtas implements the provisions of the Lisbon treaty, this issue will have to be addressed. We will have to consider whether...

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 5: In page 5, lines 1 and 2, to delete subsection (4). It seems to me that section 5(4) is superfluous.

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I accept the Minister of State's explanation.

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 6: In page 5, line 9, to delete "Article 28 or 29" and substitute "Title V". The Bill provides for the scrutiny of those Common Foreign and Security Policy decisions covered by Articles 28 and 29 of the Treaty on European Union. I suggest that this section should be broadened to include a reference to any Common Foreign and Security Policy decision under the entire title...

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I will not press the amendment.

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: The section deals with updating the definition of "measures". It largely involves a terminological change. Deputy McCormack's point is valid in the broader context of the section dealing with scrutiny and the need to update the legislative powers of scrutiny. The Lisbon treaty gives extra powers to the Oireachtas to consult the Commission in devising policy, in addition to the watchdog...

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 7: In page 6, subsection (4), line 1, after "shall" to insert "by resolution direct the Clerk of the House to". This is a minor matter related to the manner in which we conduct our business. There is no specific mechanism for the House to notify the Minister in writing. The only action either House can take is to act by resolution. Therefore, I suggest the Bill should...

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: As the Minister of State said, this is an important section. I welcome it and the fact that he and his staff have included it in the body of the legislation. Its inclusion reflects the enhanced role of the Oireachtas. It will be a matter for the Oireachtas to tease out the mechanisms required for the implementation of its new role with regard to subsidiarity and other powers granted by...

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 8: In page 6, subsection (1), line 7, after "instrument" to insert "or enactment".

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: It was statutory instruments, which were given effect by the Act, to which I referred. My suggestion was that it be extended to cases where primary legislation would give effect to an EU instrument. I accept what the Minister of State has to say.

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 12: In page 6, subsection (2), line 27, after "act" to insert the following: "but subject to the constitutional rights of any person affected,". This amendment would insert a retrospective reference which would ensure that the constitutional rights of the person referred to would be protected.

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 14: In page 7, subsection (2), line 7, to delete "Communities" and substitute "Union". The final summation in this section is that "The European Communities Acts 1972 to 2007 and this Act may be cited together as the European Communities Acts 1972 to 2009.". When the Lisbon treaty is passed we will no longer have European Communities Acts but European Union Acts....

European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Oct 2009)

Joe Costello: Does the Minister of State accept the need for the amendment while saying he will not make it at present?