Results 41-60 of 218 for speaker:Tony Kett

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister of State. As someone who cut my teeth with him around the streets of Drumcondra in our early political days, it is a pleasure to see him in the position he now holds. I wish him luck and congratulate him on the fine work that he has done so far. The Fine Gael motion asks the Government to do something about the escalating drug culture. I counter that by congratulating...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Tony Kett: That is not what I said.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Tony Kett: The Senator is wrong, I did not say that.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Tony Kett: Senator Bannon's problem is that he does not listen.

Seanad: Independent Monitoring Commission Bill 2003: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2003)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister and the Bill. I was thinking as I listened to the Minister that he is taking benchmarking a little seriously because every time he is here, we have to be here and we may look for more. This is a very important Bill because 30 years of violence have left a legacy of pain and distrust. It is understandable that pain and distrust would endure even while serious progress...

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Defamation: Statements. (10 Dec 2003)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister again. It is becoming a habit. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. It is a topic involving serious difficulty. I understand why the Minister decided to adopt so much of the advice he received from his consultations, although I heard him being accused of having made up his mind on certain issues. However, it is probably one of the most important pieces...

Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate the Leader for adding this important issue to the clár. While I do not recall this issue being discussed in the House in the past, it is an issue that will occupy significant debate time in the future. I compliment the voluntary organisations working at the coalface in this area. The helping hand they give to the unfortunate people who suffer...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (4 Feb 2004)

Tony Kett: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Second Stage. (4 Feb 2004)

Tony Kett: I welcome the legislation, which transposes EU directives into domestic law. I welcome all legislation which seeks to assist or enhance the lives of people who feel marginalised or feel they are on the periphery of society. We have come a long way over the past ten years in terms of legislation and people's attitudes to equality. The Government parties were at the helm when most of the...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for bringing forward this comprehensive legislation. Unlike Senator Terry, who chastised the Minister for not being here often enough, I think the Minister is here far too often.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: It is meant as a compliment. As the Minister is working so hard, he is making Senators work equally hard. The purpose of this Bill is to reform the law relating to the administration and management of the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána ombudsman commission will replace the Garda Complaints Board. The Garda Síochána in its 1999 annual report admitted that the force was not in a...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (11 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Second Stage. (11 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Bill. The Minister is to be congratulated on his ongoing commitment to ensure that the changes required in legislation for the times we live in are occupying his mind. While I might feel overworked as a result of this, I believe the Minister is making a meaningful contribution to the laws of this land. This Bill will be welcomed by many, particularly those who have been taken to...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Second Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Bill. I promise that I will say nothing about the fact that the Minister is once again in the Seanad. This Bill will set up a private security authority to supervise and monitor the industry. The main function of the authority is to operate a licensing system for the providers of the services. I hope this will improve standards and give confidence both to those involved in the...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Second Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: It seems that drugs are sold in discos all the time. If a doorman, or whatever he might be called, were trained in all these areas, he would be confident in his ability to do the job, and the venue patrons would be equally confident there are people working there trained to a standard which makes patrons feel safe. In this way the situation would be much improved. The right of recourse to the...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Second Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: That settles that. I welcome the Bill. It is another advance over a range of issues in terms of how we live our lives. It is unfortunate that we must bring in so much legislation to regulate society and to protect ourselves from ourselves.

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I have a certain amount of sympathy with Senator Terry's amendment. It is the case that gardaí moonlight in this sphere of activity, as do members of the Defence Forces and even prison officers to a lesser extent. It is also true that gardaí may go to a premises and seek the licence from the individual operating the security service, with whom the gardaí may also have worked. The same does...

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Second Stage. (31 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I thank my colleague, Senator Feeney, for sharing time. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Callely. It is a while since we sat shoulder to shoulder on Dublin City Council. He is the living example of what hard work and commitment does for a person. If I ask a question which the Minister of State may have already addressed in his contribution, I apologise. I was at a meeting of the...

Seanad: High Level of Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements. (1 Apr 2004)

Tony Kett: I thank Senator Minihan for sharing his time. That we are having this debate is a sad reflection on our society. It is high time we as a nation accepted we have a serious problem with alcohol. It is shameful that we have had the highest increase in alcohol consumption in Europe in the past decade. Many of us enjoy a drink and drink sensibly. However, an attitude has crept in that it is macho...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2004)

Tony Kett: Given the report in today's newspapers that the Road Safety Authority is of the opinion that one third of all fatal road accidents and one quarter of accidents involving pedestrians are alcohol related, will the Leader ask the Minister for Transport to make a special plea to all road users this weekend to slow down and not to drink and drive and to ask pedestrians to take care on their way...