Results 681-700 of 1,150 for speaker:Frank Fahey

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: I move amendment No. 23: In page 13, between lines 43 and 44, to insert the following: "(3) An act which— (a) is done outside the State on board an Irish ship or Irish controlled aircraft, and (b) if done within it, would constitute an ICC offence, is deemed for the purposes of this Act to have been done within the State.".

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: I move amendment No. 24: In page 14, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: "(4) In this section— "Irish controlled aircraft" has the meaning given to it by section 1(1) of the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1973; "Irish ship" has the meaning given to it by section 9 of the Mercantile Marine Act 1955.".

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: These amendments seek to apply the same responsibility for acts committed to everyone, regardless of their status as civilians or non-civilians. Article 28, however, sets out additional responsibilities of military commanders and other superiors, and imposes added responsibility on such people. To accept the Deputy's amendments would not accurately reflect the provision of the Rome Statute....

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: I move amendmentNo. 27: In page 14, to delete lines 13 to 26 and substitute the following: "14.—(1) In proceedings for an offence under this Part— (a) the measures specified in paragraphs 1 and 5 of Article 68 (protection of victims and witnesses and their participation in proceedings) shall, where appropriate, be taken during the investigation and prosecution of the offence, and (b) the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: On Committee Stage, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform indicated that some aspects of the amendment merited inclusion. He asked Senators for time to consider the wording in conjunction with the Parliamentary Counsel and to consult the Garda authorities and the banks on the proposal's operational and practical implementation. The amendment would have the effect of broadening the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: On Committee Stage, the Minister indicated that he would revert to the Parliamentary Counsel on these amendments. Their purpose is to permit applications for account information and account monitoring orders for criminal investigations in the State or an EU member state, together with applications from EU member states for orders for freezing property or evidence to be made in private. A...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: On Committee Stage, the Minister indicated it was unlikely he would be in a position to accept these amendments. He consulted the Attorney General on them. The effect of amendments Nos. 3 and 5 would be to delete the provision that an account information or account monitoring order made for criminal investigations in the State or an EU member state would be effective as if it were an order of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: Amendments Nos. 6 to 14, inclusive, relate to interception provisions. Amendments Nos. 7, 8 and 11 were raised by Senator Cummins and Senator Brian Hayes on Committee Stage. Amendments Nos. 7 and 11 would bring all documentation on notification of member states of interceptions or applications to member states for interceptions within the terms of the Interception of Postal Packets and...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: Amendment No. 17 was raised on Committee Stage and provides that a statement of evidence of a witness taken in accordance with a letter of request and certified by or on behalf of the court or tribunal is admissible as evidence of any fact stated therein if such oral evidence would be admissible. As the Minister indicated on Committee Stage, subsection (10) of this section provides for a...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: An amendment similar to this one was tabled on Committee Stage. It requires other member states to serve documents in this country requiring persons to attend hearings in another state within a reasonable time prior to the hearing. As the Minister indicated on Committee Stage, it would not be prudent or correct of us to impose such a provision on other states. The onus is on other states to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: Senators raised this issue on Committee Stage and the Minister indicated then that the subsection Senators wish to delete is an important provision permitting the courts to refuse to grant measures where they do not have jurisdiction. It is a provision that has featured previously in legislation dealing with orders. As has been previously indicated, the same wording may be found in a civil...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: This amendment was proposed on Committee Stage. The Minister indicated then that he did not consider that it served any purpose and that he did not propose to accept it, subject to further consultation with the Parliamentary Counsel. The proposed amendment appears to attempt to ensure that any order made under the 1994 Act prior to the commencement of the section is not nullified in any way...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: I thank the Senators who have contributed to this constructive debate on the Bill. This is important legislation which will strengthen our hand in the fight against terrorism and transnational crime. Effective co-operation among the member states of the European Union and among states worldwide is of increased importance in recent times. We must ensure that our international boundaries cannot...

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: The Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 was introduced in this House over 12 months ago and a number of amendments were made during its passage through the House. I am glad to have the opportunity to return to the Seanad to report on further amendments made to the Bill in Dáil Éireann. One Government amendment and two Opposition amendments were accepted on Committee Stage, while two...

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: Amendment No. 2 extends the existing force majeure leave entitlement in section 13 of the Parental Leave Act 1998 to employees in respect of persons with whom they have relationships of domestic dependency, including same sex partners. Many Senators will recall that the absence of a provision extending force majeure to same sex partners was criticised during the passage of the Bill through...

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: Yes. The amendment resulted from the acceptance of the case made by Senators.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: Sons and daughters are already covered by the legislation. The purpose of this amendment is simply to include same sex couples. It is intended to ensure equality between same sex couples and heterosexual couples. This worthwhile amendment is in the interests of equality and is supported by the Government.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (10 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: Amendment No. 3 is a textual amendment, which I accepted on Report Stage on the basis that it improves the text of the Bill by offering greater clarity in respect of the provision in question. Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 are textual amendments which I accepted on Committee Stage on the basis that they also improve the text of the Bill.

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: Indeed we are.

Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements. (17 May 2006)

Frank Fahey: Say No To Ageism week takes place from Monday, 15 May to Friday, 19 May 2006. It is an initiative of the Equality Authority, the Health Service Executive and the National Council on Ageing and Older People. Say No To Ageism week provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the barriers to equality for older people created by ageism. Ageism diminishes the status of older people in society and...