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Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (Resumed). (21 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: Gabhaim buíochas as ucht an tseans a bheith agam cur leis na díospóireachta an-tábhachtach seo. Ba bhreá liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire. Tá brón orm nach raibh mé in ann a bheith anseo don chuid is mó den díospóireacht ar ábhar atá an-tábhachtach go deo. Nach bhfuil sé soiléir gur chóir go dtabharfaí tús áite do dhaoine le míchumas i gcónaí inár sochaí? Is é...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (Resumed). (21 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: Whereas that may be costly in the short term, proponents of ABA rightly point out that the savings will be made in the longer term. As a result of providing ABA, the children will be able to proceed to what we might call more normal school, if one will pardon the expression. We could be penny wise and pound foolish——

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (Resumed). (21 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: ——if we deny to children the necessary services which may be costly in the short term but which will more than pay for themselves in the long term. I am not saying ABA suits everyone, but many of those children will progress to what one might call a more mainstream form of schooling. Not only will we save on the costs in the long term, we will do right by this vulnerable section of...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I agree with much of what Senator Alex White said. The key point is to seek, where possible, to obtain convictions. However, I am somewhat concerned about the use of language alluding a reluctance to take a "moral stance". The law has an interest in enforcing morality. It is true that not every issue of morality should be subject to the interests of the law. However, it is certainly the...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: The more I read the Government's proposed section 6, the more I wonder. The intent behind the discussion that took place on this matter in the Dáil and the Minister's proposal on Second Stage that we come back with suggestions on whether those who used or availed of the sexual services of trafficked persons should be criminalised was to reduce trafficking by creating a serious disincentive...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: It is a matter of evidence.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, before section 3, to insert the following new section: 3.—The Minister shall promulgate a code of victim's rights in respect of victims of trafficking which shall address the following issues: (a) protection of private life of victims; (b) appropriate medical assistance to victims; (c) secure accommodation; (d) recovery and reflection period (minimum 3...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: While I thank the Minister of State for his response, I am unconvinced by much of what he has said. Reference was made to the Human Rights Commission's concern that in criminal legislation there might be some kind of incentivising of trafficked persons to give evidence in such a way as might — I think what is being suggested — bring into question the possibility of a fair trial or that...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I thought the Minister of State was about to mention himself and I was going to include him in the roll call of good will. However, I am not convinced of the Government's bona fides on this issue.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I was referring to the fact that Government Members are making excellent points but that there is no give from the Government on the proposals.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I did not dispute that.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: Perhaps I should not have interrupted the Minister of State when he was raising the question of sincerity. I should have waited for an opportunity to comment on it myself. I will do so now, with apologies. I want to make it clear that I was not impugning the Minister of State's sincerity or that of any individual member of the Government. The Minister of State is wrong if he imagines that...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: While I am inclined to press it, I realise that if I press every amendment unsuccessfully, we will be here all night. Can the Minister of State give us any commitment that this matter will be reconsidered in advance of Report Stage?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I will not press the amendment. I will introduce a further proposal on Report Stage.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 9: In page 8, before section 6, to insert the following new section: "6.—A person who— (a) sexually exploits a trafficked person, or (b) takes, detains, or restricts the personal liberty of a trafficked person for the purpose of his or her sexual exploitation, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable upon conviction on indictment— (i) to imprisonment for...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I take it from the Minister of State's comments that because the definition of "trafficking" includes the provision of the person with accommodation or employment and the end user in the example I gave who engages in the making of pornography, which would come under the definition of "sexual exploitation" in the legislation, would be criminalised if he or she were using the services of a...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I am concerned that the Minister of State has mentioned the issue of control because I do not see where control comes into it. My amendment tries to criminalise the end user. I am not referring to prostitution per se but to the possibility that a person working in the sex industry in Ireland could purchase the services of a trafficked person in the making of pornography. If the Minister of...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 10: In page 9, before section 11, to insert the following new section: 11.—(1) Subject to the subsequent provisions of this section, a person who is an alleged victim of trafficking, or section 3 (other than subsections (2A) and (2B)) of the Act of 1998, shall be given leave to remain in the State by the immigration officer concerned. (2) Subject to the subsequent...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 11: In page 10, before section 12, to insert the following new section: "12.—A person who is a victim of an offence under this Act shall not be prosecuted for entry into, or presence in the State for carrying out labour or sexual acts where those sexual acts were a consequence of the trafficking of that person.". Again, I wish to withdraw this amendment with the intent...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I compliment Senator Alex White on his amendment. I will delay further comment until he brings it forward again on Report Stage.