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Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 20: In page 43, subsection (3)(a)(ii), line 11, after "intimidation" to insert the following: "or to the prohibition of publication of information tending to identify any person the court considers ought not to be identified". I am interested in hearing the Minister's response.

Seanad: Rail Network (28 Sep 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: There is a need for the Minister for Transport to sign the railway order for the Kildare route project. The Minister announced the route in August, which I took to mean that he would sign the order immediately. A week ago, I enquired at what stage works were because I am anxious that they proceed. I discovered that Iarnród Éireann was waiting for the order to be signed before starting...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I wish to raise the increase in gas prices, which came into effect at the weekend. They will rise by 34%, despite a drop in gas prices on the international market. The Labour Party will support the calls of the National Consumer Agency for Bord Gáis to submit to the energy regulator new proposals for gas prices. This follows other increases with which ordinary people have had to deal in...

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I move: That Seanad Éireann will establish a petitions committee and initiate procedures for civil engagement with the Seanad through a right of individuals, community groups and organisations to petition the Seanad and make a request to the Seanad to take a view or initiate or amend legislation in relation to matters of public interest or concern. The motion sets out clearly what I would...

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I had hoped the Leas-Chathaoirleach would be in the Chair to comment on it.

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: The Earl of Mayo tried to make a petition concerning a road from Fintown to Doochary, County Donegal, to the effect that the road should be made passable for traffic.

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: That was on 31 March 1925. A debate ensued because the Seanad had not decided on the right to petition at that stage. The Dáil had ruled out the proposal and the Seanad had not taken a view on it. The petition was defeated but it referred the question of whether to take petitions in future to a sub-committee. I could not find out what happened after that. It appears the idea was not...

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: Someone might also come up with a similar petition here.

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: The 1,000th petition, which was received today, came from secondary school students and pertained to the consumption and availability of cheap alcohol. Hence, this would be a great way in which to engage young people in the workings of the Seanad.

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: Yes. This model differs from the European Parliament model, which is concerned with airing one's grievances. It also differs from the e-consultation that was carried out in respect of the Broadcasting Bill, although that was welcome. The right to petition goes much further. There is real dialogue and the public has a significant instigative role, which is extremely important. This...

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: This proposal could be implemented in terms of Seanad reform without requiring a change in legislation. If Senator O'Rourke adopted this measure, she could change the Seanad in terms of public and civil engagement. It could mark the Seanad as being separate from and more progressive than the Dáil. People could feel a sense of ownership of the Seanad that may not be the case at present....

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: The House could mark itself out in this regard. This is an ideal role for the Seanad.

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I welcome in general the consensus in the debate and the very thoughtful contributions about the proposal from both sides of the House. I welcome the Minister's positive attitude to the proposal. I should be gratified if the Committee on Procedure and Privileges set the ball rolling, as he said. Senator O'Rourke has suggested that this should be the first item on the next agenda of that...

Seanad: Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I do not have anything to add, except to thank the Minister of State and his staff for their work on the Bill.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I second the amendment.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I second the amendment.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 5: In page 25, line 32, after "State" to insert the following: ", or for the service of the person's sentence, or balance of the person's sentence, outside the State,". The amendment is designed to avoid a shuttlecock situation whereby a person who is liable to a sentence in Ireland is surrendered on the basis that, following the processing of that person in another...

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 6: In page 31, line 38, after "may," to insert the following: "if it appears to the Court that the sum or any part of it is a sum which might be realised by the person to whom the order is directed,". This important amendment relates to the issue of the circumstances in which a person may be imprisoned for failure to pay a fine. There are strong international legal...

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I support the Bill and thank the Minister, the Minister of State and their staff for their work on the issue. I welcome the Minister's acceptance of some of the points the Labour Party raised in its amendments, including those on Committee Stage, although he did not necessarily accept the points we made in other areas. This area needs to be monitored to ensure that the legislation will be...

Seanad: Schools Building Programme. (12 Oct 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: This matter, which I have raised previously, concerns the need for new accommodation for St. Andrew's national school in Lucan. The Department of Education and Science accepts the school needs a new school building because the present building is not suitable. It is old, has limited capacity for increasing accommodation and is not an appropriate site for expansion. When I raised the issue...