Results 601-620 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform commenting in a magazine article last week stated that inequality is an incentive in the Irish economy. I think this is most inappropriate for an elected Member, but for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to say that is quite out of order. Will the Leader ask the said Minister to come and outline for us exactly what was behind...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 4: In page 7, paragraph (a), line 41, to delete "one year" and substitute "two years". This is one of the most important sections of the Bill. We welcome the Bill's overall aim to reduce the number of fraudulent claims. However, I have great difficulty with the prospect of limiting the right of genuine claimants to bring forward cases. The reduction of the limitation...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister for his response and his recognition of our proposal to increase the limitation period from one to two years. He has approached the matter from both a legal and sympathetic point of view. The purpose of the amendment is to ensure that we do not discriminate against people who may, some time after an accident, suffer from injuries or problems not initially identified or...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 6: In page 8, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following paragraph: "(c) the insertion in subsection (1) of section 5, after 'disability' the words 'or incapacity',". If disability is accepted as a ground for affording a longer period, the legislation should not discriminate against somebody who is incapacitated for a period following an accident or serious illness....

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I concur with Senator O'Meara's remarks. The most important issue for someone following an accident is his or her recovery period — it is what is foremost in his or her mind rather than seeking compensation or redress. Therefore, we are reasonable to suggest that the timeframe for the letter of claim should be increased from two months to four months. It is still a very short time, but is...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I am disappointed the Minister has not accepted these two reasonable amendments. We are not talking about the simple twisted ankle. We are taking this much more seriously and looking at genuine cases. We are all agreed on the need to cut out the fraudulent and exaggerated claims. We are dealing with serious cases where people take time and that time should be allotted to them. We are being...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: Will there be provision made to have the Book of Quantum reviewed periodically? Should it be reviewed annually or is there any provision to review it? It appears the Book of Quantum could remain in place without being reviewed for five years or more.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: Will the Minister reply briefly to my question of when a review of the Book of Quantum will occur?

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I should have spoken on amendment No. 40 before the Minister made his contribution. Section 31(2) only seems to permit a report of proceedings and a report of the judgment. It contains nothing which would permit the publication of the results of systematic research or those of academic studies of trends or aspects of family law cases. Research of this kind has proven extremely valuable in...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I take it from what the Minister said that while he is not accepting amendment No. 40 today, he is indicating that he recognises its substance and will bring forward a proposal along similar lines. I thank him.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: A great deal has been said about these amendments. Like the Minister, I want to ensure that journalists cannot report on, and perhaps identify, individuals in the family law courts. We have to protect such people at all times. Amendment No. 46 relates to the categories of persons who can report on cases. The Minister has already addressed this subject. Does he envisage that students will be...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I agree that "researchers" is a more appropriate term. Will the Minister consider allowing individuals, other academics or consultants commissioned by the Courts Service or the Government to report on family law cases? The information that emerges from such research can be very valuable and we can learn a great deal from it. We hear of many people who are unhappy with the manner in which such...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I do not propose to pursue my amendments Nos. 43 and 46.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I also raise the issue of Carmichael House which, it was announced at the weekend, may have to close. This house, which accommodates 46 important support groups which help needy people, is under threat of closure because it needs funding of €300,000. On 17 May last the Taoiseach opened Carmichael House, wished those working there well and congratulated them on the work they are doing. The...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, line 19, after "period" to insert "shall be reviewed every three years and". I welcome the fact that the Minister has the power to extend the period of adoptive leave. If this power is to be utilised to its best advantage, the Minister should be obliged to review the period from time to time. In this amendment I propose that the Minister should review the...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I second the amendment. It is worthwhile and would be of benefit to those who would ultimately be in need of it.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 4: In page 6, between lines 42 and 43, to insert the following: "(3) An employee who is engaged in a process of foreign adoption, shall be entitled, in accordance with regulations made by the Minister, to a maximum of two weeks off work— (i) without loss of pay where placement subsequently occurs, or (ii) with loss of play where no placement subsequently occurs to...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Jun 2004)

Sheila Terry: I am sorry the Minister has not accepted the amendment and I am left with no option but to withdraw it.