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Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: I am amazed that the regulatory impact assessment, regarding which I spoke and received no response, has been ignored in this case, yet the Government declared it would issue a White Paper to ensure that no legislation would be enacted without a regulatory impact assessment. This was pointed out by the OECD in 2001. It must be pointed out to Senator Mooney that he is saying exactly what I am...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: The only thing one can do is get in an expert consultant for each of those areas. The cost would be outrageous for a company. This will only apply to companies registered in Ireland. It will not apply to their competitors registered outside Ireland. I am frightened at the implications of this. I am delighted to hear Senator O'Toole has recognised that the words may be too strong and that they...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: I just want the Minister of State to put my mind at rest. I assume these proposals about compliance will apply to Departments, State-sponsored bodies and local authorities. For example, when a person becomes a member of a local authority they will be accepting compliance.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: Why not?

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: It is one law for one person and one law for another. It applies to those who create the wealth of the nation but not others.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: The Minister of State did not reply on the issue of State-sponsored bodies. I assume the Bill applies to them.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: A Chathaoirligh—

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: I oppose the section. While I will not go over the issues again as we have covered this in great detail, I am disappointed. We have had very good Second Stage and Committee Stage debates but, as far as I can see, not one point has been taken. I am not sure of the point of having a Seanad if the Government simply listens to us and then brings the Bill to the Dáil. We might as well be clear on...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: In financial matters.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: No.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: I suggest that we do not take Report Stage tomorrow. I was pleased that the Minister of State indicated his intention to carefully consider the proposed amendments tabled by Senators and make changes to the Bill. I have the impression that it will not be possible to give attention to the Bill before tomorrow. I urge the Minister of State to reconsider and take Report Stage at a later date,...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: The Minister of State listened with attention to our contributions and indicated that he would consider the points we made. He mentioned the Lower House on half a dozen occasions during the debate. If his intention is not to accept any amendments on Report Stage tomorrow, it would be much better to wait until he has considered the contributions made in the House during the Second Stage and...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: While I understand the Minister of State's point, the purpose of the Seanad is to provide Senators with an opportunity to hold Second Stage and Committee Stage debates and to give the relevant Minister sufficient time to consider the points made during the debates before taking Report Stage. If the Minister of State is indicating that he will not have time to give much attention to the...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: It would be helpful if the Minister of State would indicate when he intends to introduce the Bill in the Dáil. I was given the impression from his earlier comments that he intended to do so after the summer recess, in which case there is no hurry and we will have time to take Report Stage at a later date.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: If it is not likely to be concluded before the summer recess—

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: —we should not debate it tomorrow. I assume that the way to proceed is to wait until the Order of Business tomorrow, when I will make the case that it would be disrespectful to the House to consider taking a large number of Report Stage amendments. The House accepted all the Government amendments, whereas not one non-Government amendment was accepted. The Minister of State is now giving the...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: It would be helpful if the Minister of State was to indicate a willingness to accept some amendments tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: When I first read the amendment, I felt I should support it. However, having listened to the Minister's comments, I am impressed by one feature of the intoxicating liquor Bill, namely, the ability of a judge to close a premises, or part of it, for a short period. I am reminded of the introduction of the system in rugby football whereby a player can be sent to the sin bin for a period of ten...

Seanad: Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (22 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: I echo the sentiments expressed by Senators Kett and Terry. On Second Stage, I indicated my criticism of the Bill and of the length of time its passage was taking. The Minister has explained the reasons for the latter. He also stated that he will take account of some of the worthy amendments that were tabled and will consider them in the context of the intoxicating liquor Bill. His...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - School Absenteeism. (22 May 2003)

Feargal Quinn: My motion refers to the need for the Minister for Education and Science to investigate the reported instruction to schools by the National Educational Welfare Board to do nothing in relation to systems geared to reducing truancy. The Minister should come to the House to explain the reason for this instruction. I welcome the Minister of State to discuss this most important topic. I am...