Results 601-620 of 1,338 for speaker:Kathleen O'Meara

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 18: In page 10, line 10, after "with" to insert "the following information so far as it is known to him or her". This amendment is reasonable and its object is to clarify the section.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I recall what the Minister said on Committee Stage and, once again, I will defer to his superior knowledge on this issue. However, we are relying on the Courts Service to amend its rules and I hope the Minster will ensure this happens.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 19: In page 10, between lines 21 and 22 to insert the following: "(2) Upon the request of a plaintiff in a personal injuries action, the defendant shall provide the plaintiff with full particulars of any matter alleged in the defence of the defendant and such other information as may reasonably be requested by the plaintiff within the knowledge of the defendant including...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 20: In page 11, line 18, after "alleges" to insert "and full particulars of the acts of the plaintiff constituting any alleged negligence or contributory negligence". Once again, this has been discussed on Committee Stage. Given the Minister's response to the other amendments, I do not expect him to accept this one.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 22: In page 12, line 45, to delete "7 days" and substitute "one month". This amendment concerns the swearing of an affidavit. We have had representations from the legal profession to the effect that the period of seven days is simply too short to effect what is required. I appeal to the Minister's sense of fairness. Even if he was unwilling to stretch it to one month,...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 1 to amendment No. 22: To delete "one month" and substitute "21 days".

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 24: In page 13, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: "(5) The court concerned may enlarge the time for lodgement of an affidavit under this section for sufficient reason.". On Committee Stage, the Minister said this matter was already covered. My advice was to re-table the amendment to seek clarification as we did not have a full debate on the matter. The...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 25: In page 13, line 24, after "where" to insert "a plaintiff decides to file such an affidavit or".

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 27: In page 14, line 14, after "conference" to insert "or any records thereof". The Minister said he would have a look at this amendment. On Committee Stage he said he was not sure whether this was already implicit in the legislation.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I accept what the Minister said and I will withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 29: In page 14, line 22, after "concerned" to insert "and the parties to the action". I assume amendment No. 31 is the Minister's response to what I have raised in amendment No. 29.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 32: In page 14, line 37, after "action" to insert "unreasonably". Having reconsidered this amendment, I believe it would be useful. On Committee Stage the Minister felt it was not necessary. However, perhaps during his long hours at the RDS he had a chance to consider it.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 33: In page 15, line 28, to delete "order of the Minister" and substitute "rules of court". During our discussion on Committee Stage on these amendments, I said I would consider re-tabling them on Report Stage on the basis that clarity is required. The amendments are designed to preserve the integrity of the rules of the courts system. They are useful amendments and I...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 35: In page 22, between lines 12 and 13 to insert the following: "(g) the Child Abduction and Enforcement of Custody Orders Act 1991;". I believe this amendment is self-evident.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I defer to the Minister's advice.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I agree with my colleagues on this side of the House. The need for the information Senator Henry referred to is becoming increasingly evident. There are calls from many quarters to make the information available. I hope the Minister will address the clear need. We cannot rely simply on anecdotal evidence. We must have solid, clear information and statistical evidence. I hope the Minister will...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 37: In page 22, between lines 30 and 31 to insert the following: "(a) The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for Ireland,". With the tolerance of the Cathaoirleach, before speaking to the amendment I note that we are being very lenient with the Minister. We accept his bona fides entirely and the need to advance the legislation whereas normally we would create a song...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I commend the Minister for his approach.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: When we discussed this on Committee Stage I said that balance is necessary and important, because quite rightly there is a demand that justice be seen to be done. The current situation is not satisfactory. We need reportage but not a free-for-all with people's privacy invaded. I ask the Minister to ensure that as far as possible a good balance is retained. I also suggested on Committee Stage...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move amendment No. 39: "(a) The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for Ireland,".