Results 1,681-1,700 of 8,196 for speaker:Alice-Mary Higgins
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I have come to my final minute.
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I will conclude. That inequality is damaging to children and it creates an insecure and unequal environment in school. Bearing in mind that decisions should be made within three years anyway, the Bill would allow that any child who is over three years of age and is starting to attend school could do so on an equal basis with other children. I urge the Minister to seek high standards. I...
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: On a point of order, I want to put on the record-----
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: Yes. I want to put on the record that it is inappropriate that a money message would have been flagged at this point. It is, of course, at the discretion of the Ceann Comhairle-----
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: It is because we were told-----
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: -----a money message is not relevant to this House and the intention was stated-----
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I simply want it noted that it is at the discretion of the Ceann Comhairle as to whether a money message is even needed. It is a poor indication of bad process.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I welcome the Minister to the House. There are many welcome measures in the Bill to which others have referred. Since they have already been spoken about, I will highlight a few of my concerns in respect of the Bill, particularly on taxation. Others have spoken at length about the fact that the measures introduced and choices made on tax relief in the Finance Bill afford larger benefits to...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 82:In page 26, to delete line 38 and substitute the following: “(b) is suitable on grounds of character, temperament and capacity, and”. I wish to withdraw the amendment but reserve the right to reintroduce it on Report Stage.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 83:In page 26, to delete line 39. I wish to withdraw the amendment but reserve the right to reintroduce it on Report Stage.
- Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I will address some of the concerns raised by Senator Richmond. The definition of "international tribunal" is that used under the Fourth Geneva Convention. I know there was concern as to what the definition might be. We are very safe in that all this language is taken from the Fourth Geneva Convention and its precedent. Section 3(1)(d) relates to the capacity of the Minister. It is...
- Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I take issue with the point on unlawfulness. We have been very clear. There are differing legal opinions. We have not seen the legal opinion of the Attorney General but Mr. Michael Lynn, Professor James Crawford-----
- Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: It is important to state this Bill is very careful in law. As others have indicated, we are open to Report Stage amendments to take even further cognisance of EU court rulings in respect of the laws in this area. The opinion we have had from Professor Takis Tridimas is the one given to the International Court of Justice. We are internationalists and our peace-building role gives us...
- Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I recognise the concern about this amendment. The inclusion on the board of a veterinary practitioner was our key focus. Does amendment No. 4, proposed by Senators Ó Domhnaill and Norris, which deals with having members of the Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation on the board address one part of Senator Paul Daly's concern? If the Minister was able to accept amendment No. 4,...
- Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I give my support to the Senator's concern for the welfare and treatment of greyhounds after their time racing. I recognise that the Government refers to their racing and breeding careers. As my colleague mentioned, we are willing to withdraw our amendment No. 29 in recognition that the Government has come a distance to meet us by proposing amendment No. 28. I have a small remaining...
- Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: Animal welfare is a pressing issue right now. I believe it needs to be treated exceptionally.
- Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 18:In page 22, line 24, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”.
- Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I second the amendment.