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Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 24: In page 11, between lines 47 and 48, to insert the following: "and by the insertion after subsection (5) of: '(6) Notwithstanding anything in this section the Tribunal may make available to the public copies of its decisions regarding appeals under this Act subject to the deletion of any material which might identify the appellant unless he or she so requests'."....

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: The Minister has referred to the amendment requiring the tribunal to publish decisions. However, the amendment states the tribunal "may make available to the public copies of its decisions".

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 25: In page 14, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "7.–The Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000 is amended in section 5(3)(a) by the insertion after the third and fourth references to the 'High Court' of 'or the Supreme Court',". My colleagues and I have tabled this amendment because we believe it important that an applicant should have the right to...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister for giving of his time to this debate. I also thank him for accepting amendments tabled by the Labour Party and also the amendments he has made in light of issues we have raised. I agree with Senator Terry that the purpose of our amendments is to ensure the system in place is fair and humane and that asylum seekers are not deterred from coming to Ireland. I hope the...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Waste and other service charges are an unfair form of taxation. They are not income related and waivers do not address this aspect. Often, those on low incomes must pay. For example, in South Dublin County Council, of which I am a member, people are entitled to waivers if their sole income is from social welfare or if they are entitled to family income supplement. This means that those on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I agree with Senator Brian Hayes. The Leader of the House and other Fianna Fáil and Progressive Democrats politicians should come clean regarding their positions on the introduction of third level fees. Despite what people like Senator Norris are saying, the available evidence shows that the participation rate of people from all social backgrounds has improved since the abolition of third...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: That is not true and I suggest Senator Norris reads Professor Clancy's report on the matter.

Seanad: Private Business. - The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (12 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: The Labour Party supports the aim of this Bill – the provision of a modern framework for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. As with any Bill, public or private, Government or Opposition, we have the responsibility of ensuring the enactment of the best possible legislation. We will suggest a number of changes to the Bill on Committee Stage but are happy to co-operate with the...

Seanad: Private Business. - The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (12 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I agree with the sentiments expressed by other Senators about the good work done by the college and welcome this initiative.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Will the Leader organise a comprehensive debate on the issue of housing? We should examine the needs of older people in terms of sheltered housing, housing for returning emigrants, affordable and council housing and housing for single people. We are not delivering on our housing programmes. Even within current Government funding, local authorities are not delivering as much as they should and...

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements. (19 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for his presentation. I welcome the work of the local drugs task forces and the progress made to date on the strategy. Drug taking is, and will continue to be, a growing problem. A drugs transaction between two young people took place recently beside me at a bus stop in my area. They were not the stereotypical drug addicts. While we must recognise...

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements. (19 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Exactly. That is something we do not have here. Perhaps we should try to work with business people to try out this type of service which would be a runner and could make money. Art and multi media centres are very important because young people are interested in these aspects which would harness their creativity in a positive way. More must also be done about investing in facilities for young...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (19 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister for his Second Stage contribution. I agree with him that the Bill which is long-awaited is badly needed. Much of relates to a 1978 report. I welcome broadly the provisions to address the limits in the present law. It is important to modernise the legislation. I welcome the fitness to be tried provision and, in particular, the "not guilty, by reason of insanity" verdict to...

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: My contribution will be brief. Much of what I wish to say has already been said by my colleagues in the Labour Party. I reiterate that the Minister failed to deliver on the Government's commitment in the Fianna Fáil manifesto to extend BreastCheck nationwide by 2002. That is disappointing. I welcomed the announcement in recent weeks that the programme would be extended to counties Carlow,...

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: The Minister promised in his party's manifesto that the BreastCheck programme would be extended nationwide by 2002.

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Yes.

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I can understand that certain services have to be delayed but when it comes to peoples' lives, the Government should introduce a service to ensure lives are saved. For example, Deputy Cowley who comes from County Mayo has said screening is known to reduce the number of deaths by 20% to 30%. Each year we fail to implement a nationwide screening programme lives will be lost that need not be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: As Senator Norris said, Dr. Tom Hyland was recognised for his work on education in East Timor yesterday by being awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Limerick. He is continuing his work. I note that the Senator is helping his fundraising efforts by holding one of his one man Joycean shows. The Leader should ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to come to the House in order that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I support the amendment to the Order of Business. We have a duty to uphold the Constitution and not pass unconstitutional legislation. The legislation is unconstitutional. Article 15.2 does not allow a person to be a Member of both Houses of the Oireachtas. This had to be enshrined in the Constitution. How can this be done, therefore, in legislation with regard to a county councillor who is...