Results 741-760 of 1,150 for speaker:Frank Fahey

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: This is a drafting amendment, substituting the word "passing" for "commencement", as the Bill does not have a commencement date. It is similar to what Deputy Howlin has proposed and I commend it to the House.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: It will commence immediately.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: This is a drafting amendment consequent on the Government amendments made on Report Stage in the Dáil, which sought to amend all references to the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003. This particular reference was overlooked at that point so I commend the amendment.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: Amendment No. 4 proposes the insertion of "clipping" after "nail". The taking of a nail clipping is sufficient for identification evidence, rather than the taking of the whole nail, as may have been inferred from the text of the Bill. Amendment No. 5 refers to the insertion of "iris identification" for identification evidence. Although this is a relatively new and underdeveloped process it...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: By way of clarification, iris identification is not very well developed but the technology is moving very rapidly.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: The Deputy should be careful not to watch too much science fiction. It is correct to say significant development is taking place in this technology.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: This is a technical amendment to correct a typographical error which occurred in Schedule 3 to the Bill in reference to section 3 of the Geneva Convention of 1962, as amended by section 3 of the Geneva Convention Act 1988.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: Neither amendment is acceptable. The wording of amendment No. 14 would not be consistent with the requirement under EU and Irish legislation that all customers should be free to choose their supplier. On amendment No. 15, I am not necessarily against the proposal to extend contestability of connections to the distribution system level in principle if it can deliver more efficiency and...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: While the Deputy's proposal has some merit, further consideration would need to be given before providing for it in legislation. Unbundling of the DSO is required by July 2007 and legislation, most likely secondary legislation, will be required to deal with a range of issues necessary for the legal unbundling of the DSO. We would be prepared to give further consideration to the Deputy's...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I am advised that "the island of Ireland" is defined in section 3 in the context of and for the sole purpose of the regulation of an all-island wholesale electricity market, as set out in the Long Title of the Bill and as prescribed in subsection 3(6), and for no other purpose. This definition is drafted to ensure account is taken of the islands within the Irish jurisdiction in developing an...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I have no further response.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: It is not that I do not have a good heart. This section simply delineates the functions of the Commission for Energy Regulation in the development of the single electricity market. Further and more detailed provisions will be included in the all-island energy market Bill, which is being drafted in co-operation with our colleagues in Northern Ireland. We hope the Bill will be introduced in...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: Government policy is clearly set out in the Green Paper on energy policy. The development of further physical interconnection and the integration of our energy market with our neighbours' through the development of the Single European Market, SEM, and regional energy markets is a cornerstone of Government policy. The amendments proposed by the Deputy do not fit with the section dealing with...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: The Minister dictates policy and the regulator implements it. I am sure this will continue to happen if and when the Deputy's party ever gets into Government.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I will respond to the points Deputy Broughan has raised, even though they are not relevant to this Bill. While they are fully understood, they are best dealt with in the context of further policy developments. Consultations in respect of the energy Green Paper are ongoing and seek to determine what further work should be done to alleviate fuel poverty. Serious consideration will be given...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I move amendment No. 20: In page 6, line 46, to delete "customers," and substitute "customers.". These amendments clear up typographical and printing errors which occurred in the text of the Bill as a consequence of it being amended on Committee Stage. Report Stage is the appropriate vehicle for tidying up these unavoidable errors, thus ensuring the text of the Bill is not open to challenge...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I move amendment No. 21: In page 7, line 4, to delete "section," and substitute "section.".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: With regard to amendment No. 22, the use of the term "or endorse" might suggest that responsibility for the criteria document and the important matters it deals with would be removed, at least in part, from the CER. It must be clear that the CER is fully responsible for the contents rather than simply endorsing them. With regard to amendment No. 23, the current text of the subsection will...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: There is a wide range of administrative sanctions which may be implemented by the designating body which do not require statutory underpinning. There is a difference between allowing for the body to charge a fine to its members and the court enforced fines provided for in this Bill. The fines in the Bill are for serious safety breaches. There is also the ability to impose administrative...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I move amendment No. 23a: In page 8, lines 39 and 40, to delete "(in this section referred to as a registered electrical contractor)" and substitute the following: "(in this section referred to as a 'registered electrical contractor')".