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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: On a related matter, we recently discussed mandatory sentences and Members expressed concern about the fact that mandatory sentences were not being implemented. At the time, I suggested it would be useful to have a debate on the matter. In this respect, it was interesting to hear a distinguished barrister this morning outline the reasons mandatory sentences are not imposed. If we want to...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: This is not the kind of material one would receive from Departments. For example, it shows that Ireland has fewer acute beds than the European average and is spending less of GNP than the European average. It also contains positive material from the Government's point of view. I am simply pointing out the issue. It highlights work at ground level and particular counties, including County...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I have spent much time over the last week looking at both the proposals for a press ombudsman and press council of Ireland brought forward by the media. I have also read very carefully this Bill and the Privacy Bill 2006. I am completely opposed to some measures in the Privacy Bill. They are not right and go too far. I will not support the...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I will do so. That was a nice link on the part of the Acting Chairman.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I take it that the phrase, "and has refused or failed to do so or has done so in a manner that is not adequate or reasonable having regard to all the circumstances", means that partial privilege is allowed in certain circumstances but that if a publisher refuses to implement what has been asked of it by the press council or press ombudsman, partial privilege will no longer be extended and...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I would like to be associated with the congratulations to a former Member of this House who has been elevated to Minister of State, Deputy Haughey. I wish him well in his work. He was an active Member of the Seanad when he was here with us. There has been much discussion on the issue of management companies that run housing estates or apartment blocks. Difficulties have arisen from them...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Do I have eight minutes?

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: My Independent colleagues and I wish to be associated with the words of the Leader and Senator Brian Hayes. I understand Senator Ross served alongside Mr. O'Brien in the House for a short time. I knew him through his involvement in other areas, particularly his close connection with the INTO. His involvement in that organisation began when he studied at the De La Salle teacher training...

Seanad: Genealogy and Heraldry Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Senator Mansergh is in the right party.

Seanad: Genealogy and Heraldry Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I wish to share time with Senator Quinn.

Seanad: Genealogy and Heraldry Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I suggest Senator Quinn and I have six minutes and that the additional two minutes be given to Senator Mooney.

Seanad: Genealogy and Heraldry Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Tréaslaím go mór leis an Seanadóir Ó Riain as ucht an Bille seo a thabhairt chugainn. Tá sé thar a bheith tábhachtach go mbeadh plé agus díospóireacht ar an méid atá ann. Agus mé ag féachaint air, caithfidh mé a rá go bhfuil sé an-tarraingteach. Tá sé tábhachtach go mbeadh sé ordaithe go rialta ó thaobh dhearcadh an Stáit de. Sa mhéid sin, táimse an-sásta...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: The sad part of the programme is that there was little new in it. I offer my congratulations to Senator de Rossa, the newly appointed auctioneer.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Senator Ross and I tabled a motion in May 2003. Every item, bar one, mentioned in last night's programme was included in the debate. Various people spoke in the debate, including Senator Scanlon who spoke as an auctioneer. Not enough has happened. The Minister was as good as his word in establishing a commission, which has since reported, but nothing has happened. The only revelation...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: There are important issues that we must consider.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: He said with a straight face it would be delivered.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: I am happy with that.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Will the Leader respond to an issue discussed earlier in the week which concerned the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley? I do not wish to speak about the personal aspect. If he made a mistake, he can deal with that mistake. However, I am interested in raising the issue which was under discussion. Other Members, including the Leader, were of the opinion it would be important to have a...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: The Senator did not say a word when the Minister referred to a figure of €3 billion in the House.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Joe O'Toole: Given the brains available to the meeting in Malahide, why did the Senator's party fail to work out that calculation?