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Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: Is the practice of non-incorporation adopted in all legislation or is it particular to this legislation?

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 4a: In page 4, line 20, after "passing" to insert ", unless the High Court on the application of the sentenced person concerned determines that it would be unjust for this Act to apply to that person". Amendment No. 4a refers to a slightly different issue in that it deals with whether one can apply this legislation retrospectively. I do not believe the Minister has dealt...

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (Resumed). (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 8a: In page 5, line 39, after "who" insert "is in the State having". This issue was also raised on Committee Stage. The amendment seeks to make the paragraph read more logically because the person who is to serve their sentence here should be in the State. Section 6(1) refers to "a person who fled to the State", but it does not clarify whether the person would still be...

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (Resumed). (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 22a: In page 8, line 38, to delete "in custody". The purpose of this amendment is to delete the words "in custody" after "remand the person". It seeks to rule out the possibility that the person would not be remanded in custody. I raised this matter on Committee Stage and want to hear the Minister's response.

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (Resumed). (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 31a: In page 10, lines 24 and 25, to delete ", if the High Court so directs,". I would like to hear the Minister's response to this proposed amendment.

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (Resumed). (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 31b: In page 10, line 34, to delete "paragraph (b)" and substitute "paragraphs (b) and (c)". I welcome the earlier Government amendments which dealt with some of the issues we raised. However, the Government amendment does not deal at all with the issue of remission which was the purpose of this amendment and amendments Nos. 31b and 31c. Has the Minister reconsidered that...

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (Resumed). (23 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister and his Department. Obviously we welcome the general gist of the Bill. Even if the person had not absconded, it is positive that he or she should serve their sentence in their own state. I thank the Minister for taking on board some of the issues raised on Committee Stage and incorporating them in his own amendments.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I understand that Second Stage of the State Airports Bill 2004 is being taken in the Dáil today. There has been criticism of the way in which that Bill is being rushed through the Lower House without proper debate or issues being clarified. Will the Dáil still be sitting when this House debates that Bill, or will we just be treated as a rubber stamp with no opportunity to debate whether...

Seanad: Hospital Services: Motion. (30 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I, too, would like to speak about the new wing at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, which is lying idle. I am told by a local Labour representative that one of the local newspapers this week contained a photograph of the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and a consultant for that hospital regarding the announcement of a new system which they...

Seanad: Hospital Services: Motion. (30 Jun 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: The system relates to elderly patients with chest illnesses. The idea is that these patients would be seen as out-patients, thereby freeing up beds. The article also refers to the appointment of three new consultants. That is great news, a good story and a good photo opportunity for the Minister of State. However, as Members are aware, the new wing built at a cost of €96 million, one part...

Seanad: Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (1 Jul 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I welcome the legislation in principle. There is no doubt that we need alternative forms of inquiries into matters of public interest. This type of commission of investigation was recommended by the Law Reform Commission and, it is to be hoped, will be useful in terms of inquiries. The Labour Party has raised issues of concern about the legislation in the Dáil and we will do so again in this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: My colleague, Senator McCarthy, mentioned the use of Oireachtas envelopes. There has been much muddying of the waters about these envelopes. There is nothing wrong with a Member of the Oireachtas using Oireachtas envelopes when writing to his or her constituents. The impression has been given by many commentators, including political commentators, that there is something wrong with that.

Seanad: Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: The Labour Party amendments raise a similar point to that raised by Senator Brian Hayes. Amendment No. 2 proposes that the commission's terms of reference be approved by a resolution of both Houses of the Oireachtas. Amendment No. 3 proposes that the terms of reference may be amended by a resolution of both Houses of the Oireachtas. Our amendments have the same objective as that outlined by...

Seanad: Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: The Minister of State appears to suggest that if one allows the Oireachtas to set the terms of reference there would be less focus in drawing them up. I do not understand that reasoning. Ultimately, the Government will determine whether or not a proposal is passed in these Houses. If the Government allows the Opposition to have an input, it will mean there is a better chance of considering...

Seanad: Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: Perhaps a bigger crowd.

Seanad: Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 16: In page 12, subsection (3), line 34, after "evidence" to insert "and, where evidence adverse to the good name of such a person is disclosed under subsection (1), the commission shall not rely on or disclose such evidence in a report unless the person concerned has had an opportunity to challenge such evidence by cross-examination and by presenting contrary evidence...