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Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Senator Walsh makes a very good point. The making of appointments under Better Local Government has been a disaster from many points of view. It has divided local authority staff as between people who were promoted and people who were not. People believe the promotions were in no way transparent. Will the promotion boards be set up on an area basis or on a national basis? Will there be a...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Minister recently increased the age threshold for entry to the Garda Síochána. I understand that the retirement age is 57 and that gardaí with a minimum of 30 years service are eligible for a full pension. Increasing the threshold for entry means that somebody who has entered the Garda Síochána at 30 years of age will have only 27 years service and will not, therefore, be entitled to...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I appreciate that. The Minister made great play of the fact that he was increasing the age limit and I thoroughly agree with him. However, members of the Garda Síochána must resign on reaching the age of 57. If people who have reached the age of 30 have entered the Garda Síochána and served 27 years, the Minister will have no choice but to let them serve until they are 60 so that they can...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Minister of State without interruption, please.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Minister of State to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Minister of State to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Minister of State to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Members will have their chance to reply. Allow the Minister to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Allow the Minister of State to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: We have given this section a good airing.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendment No. 130 is an alternative to amendment No. 129 and amendment No. 131 is related. Amendments Nos. 129 to 131, inclusive, may be taken together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 1: In page 23, to delete lines 11 to 48 to delete page 24 and in page 25 to delete lines 1 to 24. I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. We need to debate the insurance liability issue further. We need to consult with other bodies, particularly IBEC and the bodies involved in the insurance industry. While I appreciate the assurances officials from the...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I thank the Minister of State for clarifying the position in respect of this matter. The amendment could not be discussed on Committee Stage. In view of what the Minister of State said, I am satisfied that the necessary guarantees will be put in place and that there will be no risk to anybody who may find themselves without cover should a serious accident occur. I welcome the fact that a...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I thank the Minister of State for the way he dealt with this important Bill and for the great insight he gave us into all aspects of it. Four main speed limits will be put in place as a result of the enactment of this legislation as follows: the 50 km/h which will replace the 30 mph limit; the new 80 km/h limit; the 100 km/h which will replace the existing 60 mph limit on national primary and...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: I am just coming to the point. The Minister of State has promised to run an efficient advertising campaign in the new year to bring home the importance of the changes to the public. He also referred to a meter to convert speeds from miles per hour to kilometres per hour. I hope the campaign will commence immediately after Christmas because the new limits will be confusing for members of the...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: That is agreed.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Senator's time is concluded.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Hospitals Building Programme. (15 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.