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Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: I thank Deputies for their contributions to this important debate. In an ideal world there would be no need for such legislation. However, for as long as there are groups and individuals bent on usurping the democratic institutions of this jurisdiction, the State must have at its disposal the means to protect itself. We know from bitter experience that those organisations have few qualms,...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: I am not talking about the Garda Ombudsman but about the Garda Inspectorate, an entirely independent body which is responsible for all Garda activities, including the special detective unit. That some sections of the Act have either not been used or have been used very little is irrelevant. The important thing is that we have such sections in place in case they prove necessary. It is no...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30 June 2007. The resolution before the House seeks approval for the continuance in force of those sections of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 that would otherwise...

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: What about the Green Party?

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: You were given the money and you did not spend it.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: You spent three years in control of Galway City Council and fought among yourselves.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: A number of issues were raised. The Green Paper on pensions, as mentioned by Senator Terry, will outline the many policy choices and challenges we face in the pensions area. The Green Paper will be finalised in the coming weeks and published thereafter. The Senator asked for information on deferred members of occupational pension schemes who did not qualify for the preservation and...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: I confirm that what Senator Terry said is correct. It is a survey of 55 schemes each with at least 1,000 members.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: Part 2 of the Bill, which amendment No. 1 seeks to delete, allows for the Minister, with the consent of the Minister for Finance and approval of the Government, to enter into an agreement with the contractor for the provision of prisoner escort services. It also provides for the conditions under which a person can be certified as a prisoner custody officer and the circumstances in which such...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: ——given the sensitivity of the issues in question. It is not, however, necessary to provide in legislation that there be no delay.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: The effect of the second part of the amendment providing for the suspension of a prisoner custody officer pending a decision on a complaint concerning his or her conduct could result in the encouragement of vexatious complaints from prisoners in order to have prisoner custody officers removed from duty. I am satisfied section 7(9), which provides for referral of complaints to the Minister,...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: It should be emphasised that the Minister is obliged to respect the constitutional rights of all persons, including prisoners. It should also be noted that the amendment is to Part 2 of the Bill which relates solely to the prisoner escort service and agreements for the provision of such services. It would not have any effect of relevance to escort services. Moreover, this Part is an...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: I have no further comment to make.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: The Deputy should go to the bar.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform addressed amendment No. 8 on Committee Stage. The issue received consideration but the view reached was that it would be unwise to prescribe a mandatory procedure in prison rules when we have a new start-up position regarding the investigation of alleged breaches of prison discipline. In light of ongoing experience we may find...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: I have listened to the Deputy's comments. Although I cannot address the position tonight, I am prepared to convey the point made by the Deputy to the Tánaiste. We will get his views on that before tomorrow's session.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: I take the point made by the Deputy, but I clearly must ensure my boss is happy with the decisions I take. The Deputy should not push it. Amendment No. 12 is an improved text to that proposed by Deputy Howlin. Government amendment No. 13 is an alternative to amendments Nos. 11 and 14 from Deputy Howlin. On Committee Stage, the Minister agreed that prisoners should not, through sanctions,...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: The Parliamentary Counsel has proposed the wording in amendment No. 13 as an alternative. The word "election" would cover voting at general, local and presidential elections as well as elections to the European Parliament. This wording has also been approved by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Amendment No. 14, as a consequence, is unnecessary. The...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: I am prepared to discuss it with the Tánaiste.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Frank Fahey: A member of Dáil Éireann in lieu of amendment No. 10.