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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: This is where the Invisible Man originated.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Regarding a comment made by Senator Cannon, while I accept that the term "normal resident" is not contained in the legislation, section 4 states: "his or her sole or main residence". Reverting to the example of a house built by a son or daughter in a cottage garden, the old house is the main residence of the parent or parents while the new house is the main residence of the son, daughter or...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: The people would own two residences.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I made that point.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Is that issue not covered?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: While I have a lot of respect for Senator Coffey, I am one of those who believes implicitly in the concept of local autonomy. This is clearly an area where the local authority can shine. With all due respect to the Revenue Commissioners, they are far removed from the local scene, regardless of whether we believe it.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: The entity that is best placed to collect these charges in the most efficient way possible is the local authority. We must bear in mind that in the case of the town council, there is something in it for the nine members if it is a rating authority, and there is definitely something in it for the county council. Therefore, they will make certain this system works. The more money available...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I have been asked by the Leader to clarify that No. 39, Private Members' motion 33 regarding measures aimed at reversing unemployment, should be taken at 5 p.m. and conclude not later than 7 p.m. and not at the conclusion of No. 3 as previously stated. I further call on the House to agree to an extension of 15 minutes to allow us to complete Committee Stage and push on Private Members' time...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I am trying to be helpful to Members on all sides of the House and to the Minister. The Bill must be reprinted in any case because an amendment has been accepted and Report Stage will be taken on another day.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Is the other side of the House not satisfied that 15 minutes is enough time to complete Committee Stage?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: By way of being helpful to Members-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: In that case Committee Stage will resume following Private Members' business. Progress reported; Committee to sit again.

Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I have made my position on this matter clear. The Minister cannot accede to my request. The Bill provides, "A county council shall, each year," which means that every year it must make a return to a rating town council within its administrative area. This does not apply to the former town commission county councils as I understand the Bill. The rate struck by the former town commissions...

Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Tomorrow afternoon.

Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I have always been an advocate of giving additional powers to local government and its members but with power comes responsibility and those members must take on board the responsibilities devolved to them. This often involves taking hard decisions. I look forward to the remaining Stages of the Bill. I thank the Minister and I was particularly pleased that in his opening statement he...

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I compliment everyone concerned. In some ways this echoes the words of Padraic Colum's poem The Old Woman of the Roads, "O, to have a little house! To own the hearth and stool and all!". Since taking over the portfolio of housing, the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran, has been very proactive in the whole area of housing and homelessness. The Bill affords Members of both Houses an...

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: This is an innovative measure and the Minister deserves great credit for it. As everybody in local government knows, apartment complexes have produced many difficulties and this measure will invest in former tenants of apartments home ownership pride, which is very significant. I accept this area is complex and that it has been difficult but notwithstanding that, the Minister has taken the...

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: As Government spokesperson on the environment, heritage and local government, I thank the Minister of State on behalf of the Government side of the House. The job has been very well done. It is a flagship Bill and I have no doubt it will serve communities throughout the country well in the future. The passage of the Bill through this House initially was one of the better events that have...

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Ag 10.30 a.m. amárach.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: On behalf of the Government side of the House, I thank the Minister. This is the first Bill in many years whereby a funding base has been provided for local authorities - it is an extra string to their bow. Concerns were expressed by Members on the other side of the House, which I respect. The response and assurances given by the Minister certainly addressed my concerns and I have no doubt...