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Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (11 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I move amendment No. 6: In page 8, line 15, after "and" to insert ", for the purposes of any legal proceedings,". We were also in disagreement on this on Committee Stage. It seems to be taken that a declaration by the Minister that a country is a party to the convention is de facto evidence of that fact. I understand from communicating with the Department on Committee Stage that this is in...

Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (11 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I thank the Minister of State for his courtesy in dealing with the Bill and his staff for drafting it. I was not involved in the Second Stage debate and came to the Bill late but I realise its importance and welcome it. Given the growth in world trade and shipping generally, it is becoming increasingly important to protect our marine environment and ensure the safety of our ports.

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (11 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action he intends to take to bring replacement jobs to Wilton, County Cork following the loss of 172 jobs at Roches Stores; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31916/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will clarify the term city station status that was used in a recent parliamentary question reply in referring to Garda stations; the implications of city station status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32158/06]

Written Answers — Driving Instructor Register: Driving Instructor Register (11 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the letter of 26 September 2006 regarding The Driving Instructor Register of Ireland Limited. [32161/06]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (11 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 257: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the training specification for the BER inspection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32385/06]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (11 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 258: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the body which will provide the training of BER assessors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32386/06]

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: First Stage (12 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me. I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006 and to provide for the indexation of fines for road traffic offences.

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: First Stage (12 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (12 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to address the concerns of naval personnel with regard to the time spent on sea going duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32340/06]

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill will attempt to deal with some of the gaps left in recent road safety legislation. During the course of other legislation going through the House, we have tried to include some of the measures contained in this Bill by way of amendment but have failed. I hope will the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, will see the Bill in the...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The Minister is wasting my time.

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Within weeks of passing the last road safety Bill, we were back correcting flaws and oversights. The Government has an obligation to ensure legislation is robust and that the agents of Government implementing its administration are equipped with the resources and means to do the job. This applies to the Garda, the Judiciary, the new Road Safety Authority and the local authorities. Clear...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: We must be far more forensic in our analysis of what is going on so public policy can counter the difficulties that exist. We are regularly informed it is not only speed and alcohol that lead to accidents but also driver fatigue, driver distraction as a consequence of mobile telephone usage, poor road surfaces, inadequate public lighting and so on. The reality is we do not know enough about...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I accept that is often the case.

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: A recent survey by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety showed that 70% of drivers stopped by the Garda because of erratic driving had taken drugs, prescription drugs in many cases. A public awareness campaign in conjunction with the medical profession to inform people about the impact of such drugs on driving behaviour is essential. Section 5 amends the provision which allows for an...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The Minister must make sure they do it.

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: When will it be commenced?

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: It does not.

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: That position is catered for in the legislation.