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Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: I apologise, that is correct.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: The amendment would have the effect of allowing persons other than barristers or solicitors of at least seven years standing to act as a member of an appeals tribunals. I do not propose to accept the amendment. The case law of the European Court of Human Rights and legal opinions obtained by the Office of the Attorney General point to the possibility that imposing a loss of remission as a...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: A number of issues were raised. The Green Paper on pensions, as mentioned by Senator Terry, will outline the many policy choices and challenges we face in the pensions area. The Green Paper will be finalised in the coming weeks and published thereafter. The Senator asked for information on deferred members of occupational pension schemes who did not qualify for the preservation and...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: I confirm that what Senator Terry said is correct. It is a survey of 55 schemes each with at least 1,000 members.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: What about the Green Party?

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: You were given the money and you did not spend it.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: You spent three years in control of Galway City Council and fought among yourselves.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30 June 2007. The resolution before the House seeks approval for the continuance in force of those sections of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 that would otherwise...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: I thank Deputies for their contributions to this important debate. In an ideal world there would be no need for such legislation. However, for as long as there are groups and individuals bent on usurping the democratic institutions of this jurisdiction, the State must have at its disposal the means to protect itself. We know from bitter experience that those organisations have few qualms,...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: I am not talking about the Garda Ombudsman but about the Garda Inspectorate, an entirely independent body which is responsible for all Garda activities, including the special detective unit. That some sections of the Act have either not been used or have been used very little is irrelevant. The important thing is that we have such sections in place in case they prove necessary. It is no...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: 30%?

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: What bet would the Deputy like to have on that figure?

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: The figure is going up. From 30% to 37% to 39%.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: I will hold on to the transcript of the Deputy's speech.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: The Deputy had us go from 30% to 37% to 39% so he is contradicting himself.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: The Deputy should bet on 37%.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: Can I clarify a general misconception? A student can have a postal vote to his home address if he is away in college on the date of the election.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: He can have it.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: This is an important point.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: Any student can apply for a postal vote now.