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Seanad: Defamation Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: Amendment No. 25 is similar to that of Senator Walsh, and either would be acceptable. The basis is to ensure it is done in advance. The Labour Party would be happy to support Senator Walsh's amendment. The purpose of amendment No. 26 is to make clear that a brief response by the plaintiff at the end of the article is not sufficient. It should be a detailed response and this opportunity...

Seanad: Defamation Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister for his comments on amendment No. 26. I concur with Senator Walsh's views on amendment No. 25. Given the modern forms of communication available, the legislation should require that a reasonable attempt be made to obtain and publish a response "in advance" of publication. Many publications do not go to press daily and hold stories for days or weeks. It is not too much...

Seanad: Defamation Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: Amendment No. 29 is in line with previous amendments to strengthen the case to allow for the defendant to put in place a response in a timely manner.

Seanad: Defamation Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I move amendment No. 32: In page 21, subsection (6), line 19, to delete "applicant" and substitute "plaintiff". The amendment seeks to ensure consistency of language throughout the document.

Seanad: Defamation Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I will withdraw the amendment and consider the Minister's response.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: We had one three weeks ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: We asked other questions as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: We are ready anytime the Leader is.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I second the call by Senator Norris for a debate on rendition. It is important that we have such a debate next week, if possible. I also want to raise the issue of the impact of lifestyles on health, and ask for a debate on this matter. The release of more studies yesterday by the Department of Education and Science make for depressing reading. Once again, they refer to the lack of...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: We all welcome the announcement today that the Government is to launch a €15 million campaign to alert the country to the dangers of climate change and suggest what can be done about it. The campaign is based on a five-year strategy and will make the public aware of how it can meet the goals agreed under the Kyoto Protocol. According to this agreement, we must reduce our emissions level...

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Motion (28 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I wish to share time with Senator Doherty.

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Motion (28 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I am pleased to be speaking about the issue of reform so early in the life of the current Seanad. All too often, members of the public have questioned me about the relevance and legitimacy of this House. I am glad the Green Party has put forward this motion and would like to see cross-party support on the issue. Some may argue that a certain section of society would not be well served by...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: It is unfair of Senator Norris to tar all councillors with the same brush. As a former county councillor I know the vast majority of councillors would not dream of becoming involved in the antics referred to in the programme shown on television the other night to which the Senator referred. Using the Chamber to spread unsubstantiated allegations about the councillor body as a whole is wrong...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: There have been significant changes in the country since the Planning and Development Act 2000 was passed. Most Senators have received a report from the Irish Planning Institute which shows a threefold increase in the number of planning applications in the past decade. Planners are being swamped by the increasing volume and complexity of applications. It may be time for us to review the...

Seanad: Estate Management Companies (21 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister to the House. His presence is an indication of the importance of the subject of unregulated management companies. I understand a high level interdepartmental group is expected to deliver recommendations on this issue in the new year. While I recognise and welcome the fact that some form of resolution is in sight, residents affected by this legislative black hole...

Seanad: Estate Management Companies (21 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Like him, I welcomed the opening of the new office in Navan and the website last week. The Minister referred to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government's draft policy guidance and the fact that its Minister may tweak some of the recommendations. The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement is considering...

Seanad: Postal Services: Motion (21 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: An Post has achieved much in recent years. Not so long ago its management and staff were at loggerheads. I am glad to see that day has gone, that management and unions are working together for the good of the company and that any changes to its practices are implemented after discussion between both groups. More, however, needs to be done. The company has reached 78% of its projected 94%...

Seanad: Postal Services: Motion (21 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Acting Chairman but I hope he will be as lenient with me as he was with Senator Norris whose two minutes were more like five. I will be brief. We must take advantage of all technological developments to improve sorting and delivery services. The opening of the market could pose some threats to the future of the postal service. I urge caution because we can learn lessons from...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: It is the same as his party's was six months ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: Yesterday was the anniversary of the launch of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. On the same day we learned from a child safety expert, Dr. Alf Richardson of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, that the death rate of children in road crashes in Ireland is twice as high as in Sweden. Is it not time that more funds were allocated to road safety for children? The...