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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self-Employment: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2019)

Gerald Nash: I would like to come in before Mr. McMahon concludes. We have had extensive hearings on bogus self-employment, but I would like to hear from the chief officer in the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Minimum Wage (16 Oct 2019)

Gerald Nash: Last week we learned through the media that the Government planned to defer the planned 30 cent an hour increase to the minimum wage. The Government has not just postponed the planned increase to the national minimum wage, it has, in fact, cancelled it for at least another year. Under the National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Act 2015, the Government can either accept the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Minimum Wage (16 Oct 2019)

Gerald Nash: The National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Act 2015 makes it clear that there is essentially one annual opportunity to do this. The reason that we set up the commission in the first place was to take the politics out of setting of the national minimum wage and to make sure that work always pays. The reality is - and 150,000 of the lowest paid workers in Ireland know this from the harsh...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Gerald Nash: Did the Senator not sort this out before the budget with Deputy Michael McGrath and her Fianna Fáil colleagues?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Gerald Nash: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to take No. 13, the Industrial Relations (Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2019, before No. 1. I wish to reflect on the points so articulately and eloquently put by Senator Marshall. We should never forget what the conflict inflicted on far too many people on this island, on our neighbouring island and elsewhere.I absolutely agree that "Lost...

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2019: First Stage (15 Oct 2019)

Gerald Nash: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the provisions relating to the constitution of joint labour committees, so as to provide for cases where organisations of employers or of workers fail or refuse to engage in consultation with the Labour Court prior to the appointment of representative (employers) members or representative (workers) members, as the case...

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2019: First Stage (15 Oct 2019)

Gerald Nash: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Gerald Nash: I would appreciate it if the Acting Chairman indicated to me when the end of my four minutes was approaching.This is a timely debate. I thank our Fianna Fáil colleagues for the motion. Gangland crime is not restricted only to Dublin and areas that are considered to be cities. The nature of the drugs trade in Ireland and elsewhere means that gang crime and all that goes with it has...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I move amendment No. 1:In page 7, line 6, after “audit” to insert “or otherwise”. This is a straightforward amendment which was proposed in the Dáil by my colleague, Deputy Kelly. It provides for broadening the scope of the women who can be included in the tribunal. I would appreciate the Minister's view on this. I would also like to say, as I am sure the...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I am sure that the Minister will use this opportunity to clarify why the word "primarily" was used. I appreciate if he would respond to Senator Bacik on that issue, which is an important point to make, and he is free to use that opportunity. On the remarks that the Minister made about the IT glitches and the revelations overnight, including on the Tuesday that was referenced as the date...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: As I said during the Second Stage debate yesterday, this is not just about the concerns of the group or of women who are affected. This is about culture change and making sure that our systems change. We have a tendency in this country, unfortunately, when issues like this arise for the bureaucracy to circle wagons around itself to protect itself and for the political system to protect...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: We are pressing it.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I move amendment No. 2:In page 10, line 18, to delete “audit.” and substitute the following:“audit, or (c) seeking damages under paragraphs (a) and (b).”. This is essentially a technical amendment. Our party's view is that the suggested wording we are putting forward would tighten up the section somewhat. That view was also expressed in the Dáil. It is...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: No.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: Can I get an elaboration on this section? The Minister was very clear as to the reason we proposed to introduce this particular amendment. I understand it was not taken on Report Stage. It was discussed on Committee Stage.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: On what basis was it ruled out of order?

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: Is the same device being used here?

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: The Minister knows what we were trying to achieve with this amendment. Now is the time where we are establishing-----

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I appreciate that is the case under Standing Orders. I beg the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's indulgence to allow me put on the record of the House the reason we tabled this particular amendment. Deputy Kelly was very clear as to the reason. Amendment No. 3 is supported by the 221+ group for very good reasons. We are now setting the rules of this tribunal and, in essence, this amendment is...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I appreciate the motives of the Cathaoirleach and the Minister. The Minister is not obliged to respond to me but I am grateful that he did.