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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: It is an honest answer.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: The Minister should not be so patronising.

Judicial Council Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: The Labour Party supports the Bill on which my colleague, Senator Bacik, has already spoken. I see no reason to rehearse her comments in welcoming the Bill. In the interests of brevity and to ensure we can pass the Bill in the short time available to us, I merely wish to seek further clarity on section 18(7)(b) which states that the personal injuries guidelines committee may "consult with...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I ask the Minister again if he believes that we have indulged Eir for long enough in respect of the interventions that have been made in these Houses in recent days? One interpretation of Eir's activities is that it wants to scupper the national broadband plan.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan. [28828/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: Does the Minister not believe it is high time we called out Eir for the nonsense in which it is engaged at present and call its representatives out for the blaggards they are in respect of their latest interventions on providing for the national broadband plan?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his most recent interaction with An Post in relation to Brexit. [28575/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal Charges (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 33. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a bin waiver will be introduced for persons with incontinence and disabilities; and the GDPR concerns that have been addressed since he last addressed Dáil Éireann on the issue. [28566/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 34. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when local authorities will complete their climate adaption plans; and his role in scrutinising such plans. [28567/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 37. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan. [28568/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Applications (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 430. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be finalised on a carer’s allowance claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [28678/19]

Parole Bill 2016: Fifth Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I congratulate the originator of the Bill, Deputy O'Callaghan. The Bill proves how we can all work together. We come here and make our arguments, and we win some and lose some, but we all support the broad thrust of the Bill. It is a fine Bill. It is a model of how Members of the House, if they all put their minds to it, can all work together on issues on a non-partisan basis. Well done...

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I move amendment No. 56:In page 24, after line 14, to insert the following:“Victims of crime: right to information 29.(1) Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 is amended by inserting the following as subsection (2A):“(2A) A victim of an offence may request from the Parole Board information regarding any application to the Board to be considered for...

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: This is a sensible amendment. I do not think there should be any cause to oppose this amendment. Is there?

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: What I am trying to do is to have a reference to the impact on the victim inserted more firmly and unambiguously into the legislation. If my interpretation of the legislation thus far is correct, the impact of the granting of parole on a victim is not listed as a criterion that the board must take into account. The Minister says it is provided for in general terms, but there is no specific...

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: Perhaps the originator of the Bill might a view on this matter?

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I thank Deputy O'Callaghan. We have to legislate on the basis that there are all types of scenario. Victims come in many shapes and guises, but we have to legislate for reasonable grounds. Victims are referenced in the Parole Bill, but, as I understand it, they are only to be notified when a hearing is scheduled to be held, rather than when an application is made. The Criminal Justice...

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I move amendment No. 48:In page 17, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following:“(b) any continuing effect whether long-term or otherwise of the offence on the victim of that offence and the likely impact on the victim of a grant of parole,”.”. This amendment and amendment No. 56 speak to the issue of protecting the rights of victims in this process. The Criminal...

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I am seeking the guidance of the Chair from a technical point of view. I have two specific amendments on the rights of victims. These are amendments Nos. 48 and 29, which relate to the right of victims to information. Forgive me if I am way off track, but I am seeking to buttress the rights of victims in respect of notification. There is a specific request in my amendment that we would...

Cork Mail Centre: Motion [Private Members] (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Sherlock: When I raised this issue in November, I believe I was the first of the Cork Deputies to raise it. I brought it up again six days ago. I do not believe there is an economic justification for the closure of the Little Island mail centre in Cork. I would like to examine the justification for the decision in greater detail because we have not seen a detailed justification. To provide clarity...