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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I do not think that the chairman of the Sports Shooting Association of Ireland would make such a strong point for fear that his organisation might be next. Other bodies do not support practical shooting, and they have also made their position clear. The National Association of Sporting Rifle and Pistol Clubs have also supported the Minister's position, as has the National Target Shooting...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: That is not what is happening.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: Senators have expressed the view that they feel the Minister is acting unilaterally in not taking into consideration sound advice. Senator Alex White asked on what his advice is based, what his strategy is and how he reached this point. I will talk for a minute about the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party which seems to attract enormous interest in here and in the Sunday newspapers. Other...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I recognise that. There is no big deal about the fact that Members went to a parliamentary party meeting and queried the Minister on aspects of legislation. That happens every week. An item on the agenda is forthcoming legislation. People are invited to participate. It is not a matter of the Minister coming in and saying to the-----

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I will come to that. It is not a matter of coming into the parliamentary party meeting every Tuesday and facing Members who will ask a Minister questions. The opposite is the case. There is an invitation on the agenda to engage in conversation or debate regarding forthcoming legislation. I do not believe the Minister attempted to placate people by offering some safeguards or rubbishing...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I took note of what the Senator said about a turf war. I do not think it can be brought down to simply regarding it as a turf war between groups. If I tie into the question Senator Alex White asked a few minutes ago, I will show the Senator that it is not just a turf war between organisations.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I will come to that. I acknowledge the Senator's point as to why I can come in here and quote certain organisations. He is quite properly asking whether they are simply saying they do not condone or whether they support the Minister. I will come to that in a few minutes to explain on what their level of support for the Minister is based. I am not trying to be soft on advices from the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I would not take that letter as the final reason for the Minister coming to this position. We were also made aware that numerous Garda superintendents have made the same submission. A few minutes ago I responded to Senator Regan that other European countries have no difficulty in this area, and he has relied on that response to strengthen his case.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I will respond to him by making the point that it is not allowed in Great Britain, which has a total ban on handguns. The Senator asked if it is allowed in certain European countries why it is not allowed here. While I am not trying to take a direction from our nearest neighbour, the fact that handguns are prohibited in the UK shows that the sport is not permitted there. It depends on each...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: It is not scraping the barrel. The central point here is the co-ordination of the eye and arm movement. There is a world of difference between people running at a moving target with a very high calibre handgun versus standing still. The issue is one of safety. It brings me back to the points raised by Senator Mullen. Do we want people running with high calibre loaded guns, running...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: Therefore, I cannot accept the amendments.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I apologise for not replying to that point. The reality is that there is combat training involved. I would not say that it is training for combat purposes and it is important to stress that, but the activity engaged in is one that is about combat purposes. I am not saying that there is an ulterior motive involved, but it is certainly not a sport. That is what I believe.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I appreciate the courtesy but I am not accepting the amendments.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: Amendment No. 2 corrects a typographical error in the Health Acts. The error in question is in section 53(1B) of the Health Act 1970, as inserted by the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009. That section incorrectly refers to section 6(2)(c) of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act. It should read section 6(1)(c), as that is the correct cross-reference. Amendment No. 3 is consequential...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: Yes.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: Is the Senator speaking about the Mental Health Bill?

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I apologise, I lost track of what the Senator was saying.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I take on board the Senator's initial point and understand her fears in regard to amalgamation of certain services such as the Rape Crisis Centre and Women's Health Council. I reiterate the point made by the Minister on Second Stage that we are in changed economic circumstances. We must remember that mission statements outside of these groups must remain intact regardless. I will take up...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I believe it to be a most generous interim arrangement. I understand that aspects of the Mental Health Act are to be reviewed next year. The measure currently being introduced is an interim measure. I agree with Senator Fitzgerald that - I do not say this just to get off the hook on this one - we must ensure the necessary safeguards and protocols are put in place. In the meantime, we must...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

John Moloney: I understand from where the Senator is coming in this regard. Senator Fitzgerald asked who would bear responsibility for any difficulties that arise for patients, their families or the hospital concerned. Responsibility would lie with the HSE rather than the commission because the company involved is contracted directly to the HSE. Some time ago there was a change whereby the employees of...