Results 601-620 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I move amendment No. 17: In page 30, subsection (4), line 46, to delete "€5,000" and substitute "€3,000". We want people who break the law to be penalised but a fine of €5,000 is harsh for many offences. We propose a reduction to €3,000. I am reminded of a man from Donegal, whom I met yesterday, who received the grant of planning permission yesterday from the Minister's previous...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: Can the Minister clarify the words on page 30, lines 43-45: "Where the master of a boat fails or refuses to comply with a request made to him or her under subsection (3), he or she commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €5,000." Did the Minister say "may" or "is"?

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I thought the Minister put the word "may" on the record.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I move amendment No. 18: In page 31, subsection (1), line 43, to delete "€5,000" and substitute "€3,000".

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I move amendment No. 21: In page 34, subsection (2), line 5, after "and" to insert "may be subject". This amendment relates to the table of fines in section 28, and specifically to the provision in subsection (5) which states: Where a person is convicted on indictment of an offence specified in a Table, in addition to any fine the court may impose under this section—— (a) in the case of a...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I move amendment No. 22: In page 34, lines 26 to 36, to delete subsection (5) and substitute the following: "(5) Where a person is convicted on indictment of an offence specified in a Table, in addition to any fine the court may impose under this section, it may order the forfeiture of all or any fish and fishing gear found on the boat to which the offence relates.".

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I move amendment No. 23: In page 35, lines 23 to 49, to delete Table 1 and substitute the following:

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I move amendment No. 24: In page 38, subsection (2), line 3, after "appealable" to insert the following: "save for an appeal to the High Court on a point of law". This section may lead to one being guilty until proven innocent. Many high-profile examples can be cited of people convicted despite their innocence. Section 32(2) states "The judge of the Circuit Court on an appeal under subsection...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I move amendment No. 25: In page 59, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following new subsection: "(4) If satisfied, after considering the objection and any submission received, the Minister shall issue directions, including policy directions, to the Registrar General so as to remedy any matters giving rise to, or likely to give rise to, anomalies.". From what the Minister has said it...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: Report Stage was scheduled to be taken tomorrow. If it is in agreement for consideration to look at some amendments for Report Stage we would be prepared to take it at the time allocated, namely, 2 p.m. Would that give enough time to circulate the amendments?

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: We need time to submit amendments for Report Stage.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: If the officials have the capacity to circulate the amendments——

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: We have a few.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: The amendments would be similar to those taken on Committee Stage.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Independent group for tabling this motion. It is important to be proactive rather than reactive in the debate on health services. It becomes clear that this is a live debate when one speaks to those directly or indirectly affected by cancer. Unfortunately, whether through family, friends or the local community, Senators will all know...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: Give us the roads. It takes seven hours to travel from Malin Head to Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I received a letter yesterday evening from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell. I assume every Member received the same letter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: This letter is a perfect example of reactionary politics and political spin. The Minister is reacting to a situation in such a way as to justify his own position. In doing so, he referred to one part of the country, namely, Dublin. When the Minister is drawing up these analyses, could he outline how many new gardaí are sitting behind desks and engaged in administrative work, rather than...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: It is not being well looked after.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I move amendment No. 1: In page 11, line 27, after "fish" to insert the following: ", but for the avoidance of doubt does not include a seafishing boat". I welcome the Minister and his official back to the House. It was timely and fortunate that I had the pleasure of meeting members of the fishing fraternity — the drift net and draft net fishermen — outside the gates following yesterday's...