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Domestic Violence: Motion (27 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "affirms that domestic violence is a heinous crime and cruel wrong that affects the safety and welfare of vulnerable persons in the home, including children; agrees that the National Crime Council in 2005 reported that 15%, about 1 in 7, of women had experienced violence; acknowledges the...

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: Now it is in the back of the car.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: God be with us.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second and Subsequent Stages (27 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: I thank all the Senators who contributed to the debate. I will clarify some of the issues raised. Senator Cummins referred to the lack of sentencing guidelines and training. The Minister already referred to the new sentencing information system being introduced by the Courts Service. In addition, the Judicial Studies Institute makes a valuable contribution to judicial training. The...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second and Subsequent Stages (27 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: A fundamental bedrock of any democratic system of government is access to the courts, which are ultimately responsible for the vindication of people's rights. That is why this Government has made resourcing and reforming the courts system a major priority. We have only to consider the great progress made on the ongoing refurbishment of courthouses around the country to realise no one can...

Seanad: Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: I did not realise Senator Henry was not planning to stand for election again. In that case I join the other Senators in saying what a wonderful job she has done here. She is one of the kindest and best people. As a gesture, if she is not going to be back here, I am prepared to accept the second reading of the Bill.

Seanad: Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: I commend Senators Henry and O'Toole, supported by Senator Quinn, on their initiative in presenting the Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007. The Government accepts the principle of the Bill which addresses the important and sensitive topic of legal capacity for adults with intellectual disabilities. In common with Senators Henry, O'Toole and Quinn, the Government recognises the need...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: ——the fines system in our courts. The operation of the first part of the strategy will determine how the other issues will be approached in a second Bill. There are a wide range of issues to be resolved with the courts and the Department of Social and Family Affairs. Nevertheless, it is clear that the provisions in the Fines Bill should reduce the number of persons imprisoned for...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: I thank the Deputies who have contributed to the debate on this Bill which contains significant measures in the programme of reform of the prison service. I acknowledge the points raised by the Deputies tonight and will bring them to the Tánaiste's attention. He has stated his determination to ensure that our prisons are modern and humane and can take their place as models of how a 21st...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: In respect of the points made on the planning provisions in the Bill, the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006 dealt with planning permission for developments of strategic importance. At the time, the Tánaiste took the view, however, that largescale prison developments were in a unique position, not just because of the security aspects but also because of the public...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: Deputies Cuffe and Burton seem to be labouring under a misapprehension in this regard. Under section 86 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, prisons are already exempt from normal planning procedures. Rather than circumventing planning procedures, the Tánaiste is introducing them and providing in this Bill for a specific planning regime for largescale prison developments that...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: As regards Deputy Burton's queries on the role of the rapporteur and the action to be taken on foot of the receipt of that report, as the Tánaiste stated, section 23 provides for the appointment of a rapporteur to receive submissions relating to the proposed development and the rapporteur shall prepare a report that shall summarise the submissions received and identify the main issues...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: ——or decide either to proceed or not proceed with the development on foot of the rapporteur's report and environmental impact assessment.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: In the event a development is to proceed, prior approval of the Houses of the Oireachtas will be required under section 26.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: It has already been stated on several occasions that the Thornton Hall site was the least expensive suitable site offered, from over 30 that were put forward. I am not going to rehearse those arguments. With regard to Deputies Howlin's and Burton's queries as to a timescale for the development of Thornton Hall, the closing date for the receipt of tenders for development was 31 January 2007....

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: ——a contract, with construction to be completed within three years.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: As already stated, the tenders are being assessed and the intention is to select a preferred tenderer by April 2007 and sign a contract, with construction to be completed within three years. I assure Deputy Howlin that he will have ample opportunity to change the entire process if he can identify a cheaper site.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: On the point of access to the site, which was raised by Deputy Burton, the existing road has been deemed adequate following a traffic survey by professional consultants. However, following an approach by local residents, the Irish Prison Service is examining the purchase of a small portion of land to provide an alternative route. Nothing has been finalised at this point. Deputy Cuffe raised...

Animal Welfare. (1 Feb 2007)

Frank Fahey: I am taking this debate on behalf of my colleague the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, and I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Section 26(1) of the Wildlife Act 1976 as amended——