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Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: This matter was discussed on Committee Stage. Section 43 provides for the making of an order of recognition conferred on the independent Press Council provided it meets the standards set down in Schedule 2 to the Bill. The section requires both Houses of the Oireachtas to consider the matter. The order of recognition cannot be made without the approval of both Houses. The Senator proposes...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I note from the Bill that the Press Council comprises 13 members. I hope that is not an unfortunate portent for its future.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I subscribe to that superstition and I have never attended a political meeting of 13 within my organisation or created an entity of 13 within my organisation or party. Of course I have had to attend public meetings with 13 present. Senator Mullen has made an interesting point, worthy of examination and support. Some legislation provides for a quorum or at a minimum envisages the fixing of...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I thank Senators for the very detailed consideration they gave this legislation. Towards the end of the life of the last Seanad a debate was initiated which excited great interest in this Bill. While I will not repeat my view of the Bill, it is a progressive and codifying measure. I hope it leads to a better relationship between the press and the people for the future. I found the...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 1: In page 10, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following: ""2005 Council Decision" means Council Decision 2005/671/JHA of 20 September 2005 on the exchange of information and co-operation concerning terrorist offences;". While this is a large group of amendments they are all technical in nature and provide for clarifications, typographical and grammatical corrections.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Do Members want more detail?

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, correct the alphabetical sequence of the definitions of "2005 Council Decision" and "criminal conduct". Amendment No. 5 confirms that the definition of "criminal proceedings" covers proceedings relating to whether a person has benefited from assets or proceeds of crime. This amendment ensures consistency with the definition of "criminal investigation" in...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 2: In page 10, to delete lines 24 to 26.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 3: In page 10, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following: ""criminal conduct" means any conduct— (a) which constitutes an offence, or (b) which occurs in a designated state and would, if it occurred in the State, constitute an offence;".

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 4: In page 10, to delete lines 36 to 39.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 5: In page 10, between lines 41 and 42, to insert the following: "(a) proceedings to determine whether a person has benefited from assets or proceeds deriving from criminal conduct or is in receipt of or controls such assets or proceeds,".

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Amendments Nos. 6, 13 and 14 do not arise out of Committee proceedings so I move to recommit.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 6: In page 11, to delete lines 39 to 41 and substitute the following: ""designated state" means a member state and any other state designated under section 4;". Amendment No. 14 introduces a new section 11 to the Bill. It is a saving provision which seeks to ensure that the assistance which can currently be provided to states under the Criminal Justice Act 1994 continues...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 7: In page 12, line 37, to delete "Protocol or" and substitute "Protocol,".

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 8: In page 12, line 38, after "Convention," to insert "Framework Decision or 2005 Council Decision,".

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 9: In page 13, line 2, to delete ", subject to subsection (2) of section 73".

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 10: In page 14, line 41, after "assistance" to insert "in criminal matters".

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 11: In page 15, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following: "(h) Schedule 8 sets out the English text of the 1959 Convention and the First Additional Protocol thereto,".

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 12: In page 19, line 26, after "Second" to insert "Additional".