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Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (9 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I thank the Minister for the explanations he has given. I have no difficulty with any aspect of this Bill. I would like to comment on an issue I came across, in a legal context, some time ago. In her 2006 judgment in the case of Irwin v. Deasy, Ms Justice Laffoy said that one of the problems with co-ownership is that if one of the co-owners is in debt, a judgment mortgage cannot be...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (9 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: We shall give the Minister the credit.

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (9 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I also want to acknowledge the work that has gone into this legislation. Quite a number of amendments were taken on board. The issue just mentioned by the Minister as regards the rent reviews is very contentious and has wide implications, but I believe what is included in the Bill is very appropriate. It is extraordinary legislation because it deals with so many statutes and complex...

Seanad: Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: The Fine Gael Party fully supports the Bill which has been well crafted and drafted by the officials. I expect that they, like us, have learned from the experience of the first Lisbon treaty referendum. This factor appears to have come into play in the drafting of the legislation. My party has no hesitation in supporting the formulation of the amendments, through the Constitution, which...

Seanad: Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: To state something as a matter of fact when it is self-evidently incorrect is not balanced or informed reporting. People in the media who are dealing with issues concerning the Lisbon treaty should at least do their homework. The EU Heads of State and Government say that this international agreement is legally binding, which means that it is. In addition, it is an agreement under...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I wish to say a few words about the procedure in this House. As Senator Alex White said, the debates this week have shown that were proper time to be allowed for debates on important criminal law legislation, in particular, the legislation could be improved. That is a simple fact. We do not mind working late and extra days to get the legislation right. History has shown that rushed...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: Senator Leyden is another disaffected member of Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: Then they vote the other way.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: On a point of order, I did refer to Deputy Mary O'Rourke as being the mother of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, but I meant to say she is his aunt.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: That is trivialising the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: The Leader is trivialising the issue.

Seanad: OECD and IMF Reports: Statements (10 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: What emerged when this IMF report was published was that the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance took a different view on it. The Minister for Finance was quite pleased that all the blame was laid on the Taoiseach for his management of the economy. Now we have the SGPSNEP, which is to follow up on what the IMF recommends in fiscal consolidation. We have a difference of view between the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: Today is 14 July, Bastille Day, and it is not surprising that legislation is being guillotined.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I am rather surprised-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I am surprised that the Leader has not learned his lesson. He tried this stunt last week with the Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill. He tried to have all Stages on the same day, but was forced to take them over two days.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I do not understand why he is trying this again today. This is important legislation. We all agree with it in principle, given the problems associated with law enforcement, but the procedure being applied is unacceptable and brings the whole House into disrepute. In The Irish Times today, Fintan O'Toole has a very good article entitled "Politicians prove they have no self-respect". He...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I thank the Minister for outlining the purpose of the Bill. He has not explained, however, why it was necessary to guillotine the discussion on this Bill in the Lower House and the reason it is necessary that we deal with all Stages of this Bill today. I assume that is taking place at his prompting. I raise that issue because we all share the same concerns about gangland and organised...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: The Minister should not be so sensitive. He is being extremely touchy.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 9, line 50, to delete "any member" and substitute "a Chief Superintendent". The first amendment relates to the evidential provisions as to the proof of existence of criminal organisations. As it stands, any member, or former member - following an amendment in the course of the debate in the Dáil - of the Garda Síochána can provide such evidence or opinion...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: The Minister did not speak on the amendment yet.