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Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Order for Second Stage (25 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (25 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I assure the Acting Chairperson that I will not use the bell in terms of what I have to say. While I welcome the Bill on behalf of the Fine Gael group and it does important things, there is a lot of technical stuff in it. Let us be honest: there is nothing sexier than superannuation when it comes to passing legislation. I will start with the Title, which I am sure could be snappier, but...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: As a practising barrister, I believe deeply in the value of juries. It is very important that people have an opportunity to go before a jury of their peers to put their case to people who are not jaded, who have not heard it all before and who are not preconditioned to have a particular view on it. I agree with what Senator McDowell has said about the difficulty that district judges face in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: I want to raise an issue that has not received much attention in Ireland, namely, the aggression of China in respect of the international waters around it, specifically the Second Thomas Shoal, which is an area of natural resources within the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines. This is not something I am asserting; it has been established by the arbitral tribunal established by the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: Gabhaim ar dtús mo fhíorchomhghairdeas leis an Leas-Cheannaire agus leas-cheannaire Fhine Gael, an Seanadóir Seán Kyne. Ba mhaith liom a rá go soiléir go bhfuilimid thar a bheith sásta dó go mbeidh sé sa phost sin. We know he will do a good job and look forward to the final few months of this Seanad. I raise an issue that relates to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Admissions (3 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: I dtús báire, gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Butler, as teacht anseo, cé nach bhfuil an t-ábhar seo ina Roinn féin. Táim an bhuíoch di go bhfuil sí anseo chun freagra a thabhairt dúinn. Baineann an cheist atá agam inniu leis an nGaeloideachas, go háirithe i mo cheantar féin i gCoill na Silíní....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Admissions (3 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: Tá an ceart ag an Aire Stáit - tá an-díomá orm leis an bhfreagra sin. Ní thuigim é, chun an fhírinne a rá. Tá a fhios againn go bhfuil daoine de shíor ag iarraidh Gaelcholáistí dá dteaghlaigh. An fhadhb eile atá ann ná, seachas Coláiste Iosagáin agus Coláiste Eoin, níl Gaelcholáiste ar...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (3 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. Tá a fhios agam nach ligfeadh sé don Aire Stáit teacht chuig an Teach gan deis cainte a thabhairt dom. Cuirim fáilte roimh an mBille ar son Fhine Gael. Aontaím leis an Aire Stáit faoin tábhacht a bhaineann leis. Léiríonn an t-easpa leasuithe ag an gCéim seo an méad...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: Apologies have been received from Deputy Mark Ward and Senators Lynn Ruane and Vincent P. Martin. I remind members and everyone else present to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode because they interfere with the sound system and make it difficult for the Debates Office staff reporting the meeting. They can sometimes interfere with the television coverage as well. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: Before Mr. Garrett comes in, I will clarify that the Bill is sponsored by Deputy MacSharry and is not an IPAV Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: The Senator should note that we are over time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: We are well over time. I will let the Senator come back in shortly if he needs to do so. I am sure Mr. Garrett will have a short and pithy response to his questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: We must move on. I will let the Senator back in later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: I am about to call Senator Gallagher. There will be time for Mr. Davitt to come back in later if he still wants to address this issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: It is not up to Mr. Davitt to question Mr. Garrett on points he has made. If Mr. Davitt wants to make comments about the Bill, he is welcome to do so. However, I cannot allow him to put comments to another witness for that witness to answer. There is no difficulty with discussing a matter or addressing anything any member has said. However, the discussion should not be between the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: Senator, hang on a second. We will follow the order. Does anybody else wish to comment? I call Deputy Smyth and then Deputy Pringle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: Senator Davitt, members may not just jump in. Mr. Garrett is answering a question from Deputy Pringle. Please allow him to continue without interruption.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: I ask the Senator Davitt to stick to the rules.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: I thank Mr. Davitt. Does anyone want to come in on the second round?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)

Barry Ward: The second round is only three minutes but Ms Kearney wanted to come back in.