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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I support Senator Brian Hayes on mandatory sentencing. If what is happening is true — I am sure it is — then both Houses of the Oireachtas are wasting their time. We are all aware that when Members of this and the other House question decisions taken by the Judiciary we are quickly reminded that it is none of their business. It is clear from the cases referred to by Senator Brian Hayes...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I would welcome a debate in this House on the responsibilities of the citizen with obvious reference to the stomach-churning revelations made by Senator Brian Hayes. I compliment him on bringing these to light. His revelations bring into clear focus the very ugly face of the NIMBY syndrome. I recall reading an article about an incident on the streets of New York some years ago which was...

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2006)

Camillus Glynn: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. Tá an-obair déanta aige agus a chuid oifigigh agus gabhaim buíochas croíúil leo. I sincerely thank the Minister of State. This is important legislation and he has excelled in his capacity as Minister of State with responsibility for children. This legislation, as was agreed on Second Stage by Members on all sides of the House, seeks to protect...

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (2 Nov 2006)

Camillus Glynn: Next Wednesday.

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (2 Nov 2006)

Camillus Glynn: Next Wednesday at 11 a.m..

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I want to raise two matters. Will the Acting Leader arrange for the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come to the House for a debate on vandalism? The recent feast of Hallowe'en is a time when a considerable amount of wanton vandalism takes place but an act that is perpetrated throughout the year is the vandalising of telephone kiosks. As a result, Eircom removes...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Camillus Glynn: This time last year I raised the use of fireworks. This year, certainly in Mullingar, there was a significant reduction in their use.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Camillus Glynn: The situation is far from perfect but we are going in the right direction. A debate on this subject would be beneficial. This time last year I spoke about a young local man who suffered serious injury as a result of using fireworks. Will the Leader also arrange for a rolling debate on health? Members of the Opposition have sought debates on health under various headings and I would...

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: The Minister of State is correct.

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: On Thursday, 2 November 2006.

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: At 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday,1 November 2006.

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage. (26 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I warmly welcome the Bill, which shows that he has blazed a trail in this portfolio. The Bill deals with a section of society which needs the care and attention of the Government and Oireachtas. It is an important measure in ensuring that children in foster care are assured of better care where that is necessary and that foster parents will...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I support Senator Walsh's remarks on the planning process, especially his reference to commercial interests objecting for competitive reasons. There have been several recent examples of this in the midlands. I would welcome a debate soon on the subject during which Members could articulate their views and make suggestions that might find their way into legislation which would prevent this...

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I propose that we suspend until5 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: An editorial in last Monday's Irish Independent had another go at local councillors and asked whether what they do is democracy or "codocracy". This article is media codology. It is obvious that the writer, like previous writers, knows little or nothing about what a local authority member does. A number of Members, possibly including Senator Leyden and I, asked the Minister for Health and...

Seanad: Mental Health Commission Report 2005: Statements (19 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I welcome the Minister of State and the opportunity to speak on the annual report of the Mental Health Commission and the report of the Inspector of Mental Health Services. It has been a significant year for mental health in many ways. The Minister of State touched on this in the course of his contribution. I welcome, in particular, the additional resources devolved to the psychiatric...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I support Senator Kitt's comments about the Bank of Ireland closing a number of branches in small towns. This drives a coach and four through the concept of rural development. It is important to have a bank in a small town, particularly for the local business and farming communities. The House should call on the banks to reconsider this policy. It is a self-centred policy that does...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I am. It would be useful. I have spoken to several Members of the House about this and they would agree that the concept of the visiting committee should be re-examined and re-introduced.