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Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Paddy Burke: This is an important section which gives the country the protection of the law. It will result in a decrease in monetary interest when leasing aircraft and so on. It will also help poorer countries to acquire aircraft and modernise many fleets. Given that it will be of major benefit to many countries, why have just six countries signed up to the convention?

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Paddy Burke: Is it correct that the Government is investing €40,000 in this company? This seems to be a very small amount to obtain a 20% shareholding in a company. Will the Government have any directors on the board or will it just have the shareholding? The Bill states clearly that the State will not have to invest further in the company. It states the company will not be profit-making and will be...

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Paddy Burke: Is the convention concerned with all types of aircraft, including helicopters?

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Paddy Burke: Including helicopter operations.

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Paddy Burke: Can any sanctions be taken against countries that do not sign up to the convention?

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Paddy Burke: If an aircraft moves to such a country, and if that country has a national air carrier flying into the jurisdiction of the country with the problem, can any sanctions be taken?

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Paddy Burke: I agree with the Minister and wish both him and his officials well with regard to this legislation. The cost of air traffic has been considerably reduced in the past number of years, and this legislation will also help in that regard. I welcome the Bill.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Paddy Burke: Allow Senator O'Meara to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Paddy Burke: Only two minutes remain.

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: I wish to share time with Senator McHugh. I welcome the Minister to the House and I welcome the guidelines on rural planning. To start where Senator Brennan finished, 105 submissions were received. I was disappointed as I thought there would be more than this on an issue as major as rural planning. I welcome the guidelines, nonetheless, and I hope they go some way towards rectifying the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: I support Senator O'Toole's request for a debate on waste management and recycling. Such a debate would be worthwhile in the context of the danger that the EU will impose substantial fines on this country. The costs of recycling and disposing of waste are increasing constantly. I support Senator O'Toole's demand for a debate as a matter of urgency.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: notes the failure on the part of the Government to fully implement commitments designed to reduce road deaths; and calls on the Government to ensure the immediate provision of: —a fully equipped and fully staffed independent traffic corps, —a complete roll-out of the penalty points system,...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: Is there a quick way for them to change speed limits?

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: Senator O'Rourke is correct. It is a disgrace.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: No, I said that it was a disgrace that people have to wait for tests.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: Amendment No. 33 is a Government amendment. It was also tabled by Senator Browne.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: My apologies. Amendment No. 33 is a Government amendment, which was also tabled by Senator Quinn and Senator Henry. Amendment No. 34 is consequential on amendment No. 33, therefore, amendments Nos. 33 and 34 will be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House. I also welcome the legislation, the passage of which I will not delay. The convention arises from the need to acquire and use mobile equipment of high value or economic significance and to facilitate the financing of the acquisition and use of such equipment in an efficient manner. It recognises the advantages of asset-based financing and leasing for this...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: Amendment No. 9 is consequential on amendment No. 12 and No. 11 is consequential on amendment No. 13. Amendment No. 13 is related to amendment No. 12 and amendment No. 14 is consequential on amendment No. 12. Amendments Nos. 9 and 11 to 14, inclusive, may be taken together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paddy Burke: Amendment Nos. 20 and 21 are consequential on amendment No. 22 and amendment No. 23 is related to amendment No. 22, therefore, amendments Nos. 20 to 23, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement.