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Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (29 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following:“(e) the prohibition of the sale of any tobacco product other than in plain packaging to be determined by the Minister; (f) the prohibition of the sale of any tobacco product in a licensed premises or filling station.”.I welcome the Minister to the House. This is an issue on which everyone is on...

Seanad: Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (28 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tá pointí suimiúla sa reachtaíocht seo. Is dóigh liom go bhfuil an Teideal mícheart ar an mBille, áfach. I thank the Minister of State, as always, for coming to the House. We always have good debates when he is here. He is supported on all sides of the House for trying to clamp down on the evasion of motor...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I thank the Leader for having Minister of State Deputy Brian Hayes in the House last week to deal with the issue of illegal washing of diesel. There was a very good debate and it included the Louth Senators. Senators D'Arcy, Brennan and Moran participated. At the end of the debate, the Minister of State said the new dye was really the last attempt as part of the new procedures to address...

Seanad: Diesel Laundering: Statements (23 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I welcome the Minister of State. As previous speakers stated, he has the unanimous support of the House in dealing with this form of criminality. Senator Jim D'Arcy has been the Minister of State's ally on this issue at all times and has represented his interests in this matter very well in the Seanad. He will not let this issue be long-fingered. It has been going on for a long time. A...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming our guests from Korea. I also endorse Senator Bacik's comments in regard to the dreadful events yesterday in London, which many Irish people have made their home. We should express our sympathies to the Mayor of London, Mr. Boris Johnson, and send our condolences to the colleagues of the murdered man. I welcome the appointment of Ms Siobhan Talbot as...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: Glanbia grew out of the co-operative movement assiduously put together by a former member of this House, Mr. Horace Plunkett. I am sure the Leader, as a man from the southeast, will be delighted to send our congratulations to Ms Talbot on her wonderful achievement.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I thank Senator MacSharry for raising these issues, and indeed Members on all sides of the House. This is an important debate where the Seanad reaches out to help those in serious need because of what has happened to finance and banking in this country. In contrast, half of the bank rescue fund was paid to Anglo Irish Bank, which was a bank for approximately 18 people. Tens of millions,...

Seanad: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I thank the Minister of State. I was concerned about the traditional agreements of the kind that the Department is trying to correct. His sentiments and ambitions for the Bill all go in the right direction. I note that the legislation, the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill, contains a general wish to curb medical inflation, which we support. There is also a problem with...

Seanad: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I wish to address amendment Nos. 5, section 21, paragraph (g), and No. 6, section 24, paragraph (f) as the wording is similar. Section 21(2)(g) provides that the Executive shall take into account,"the terms of any agreement in place (whether entered into before, on or after the commencement of this section) between the Executive and any representative body of the suppliers of drugs,...

Seanad: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I am referring to section 21(g) which is similar to section 24(f). I should welcome the Minister of State while he is tries to locate his notes. I always welcome his views on these matters. Is it okay for me to proceed?

Seanad: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: Section 21(2)(g)provides that the Executive shall take into account,"the terms of any agreement in place (whether entered into before, on or after the commencement of this section) between the Executive and any representative body of the suppliers of drugs, medicines or medicinal or surgical appliances where the agreement relates, whether directly or indirectly, to the price of the item." Is...

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I welcome the Minister, who was nominated to the Seanad by Garret FitzGerald. A previous Taoiseach, Liam Cosgrave, nominated President Michael D. Higgins to this House. The Seanad will be playing a big role in the celebrations the Minister is organising. Muckross House and the RIC barracks in Caherciveen, in the Minister's home county, have been restored as part of a heritage project. Both...

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: Yes and Senator Norris will speak first if that is agreeable.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I wish to discuss the report by Senators Carl Levin and John McCain on the taxation habits of the Apple corporation in Cork. This is an extremely serious report of approximately 40,000 words and 152 detailed footnotes and references and it requires a response from us. I will give the House a flavour of it presently. The Fiscal Advisory Council should examine the issues involved such as how...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I welcome the Minister. I thank Senators Zappone, Quinn and Crown for their initiative. I represent 55,000 people. I do not feel the slightest bit undemocratic. I represent them under the 1937 Constitution, and do so proudly. The proposal to abolish the Seanad removes checks, balances and scrutiny. What kind of Government does not like checks, balances and scrutiny? I would like to...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: That is what they want.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: Shame.

Seanad: OECD Review of Irish Pensions System: Statements (15 May 2013)

Sean Barrett: I welcome the Minister. I was delighted that Senator van Turnhout quoted Mr. Frank Field, who has really interesting thoughts on the whole area of social expenditure. He is a most valuable member of parliament on the neighbouring island. I thank the Minister for bringing the OECD report to us. This is a problem we have been neglecting. The late Minister, Mr. Séamus Brennan tried on...