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White Paper on Defence: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2015)

Willie Penrose: ...contribution on the White Paper on defence. In any White Paper the use of precise language is important, as it provides the fundamental and serious intent of the proposals contained therein. I feel there are some signs of imprecision in the language used. The White Paper is an opportunity to develop new thinking on defence and security, rather than simply updating the White Paper of...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2015)

Willie Penrose: ...and conditions for the Labour Court to follow when assessing workers' terms and conditions and contains provisions to ensure that they are looked at in their totality. There is enhanced protection for workers who may feel they are being victimised for exercising their rights in the form of interim relief in the case of dismissal and that is important. This is a good start to remedy a...

Personal Solvency (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (11 Mar 2015)

Willie Penrose: .... No one is immune from the hardship which has affected all sectors of society. I have no time for, and even less interest in, arguments about who has been hurt the most or who should be made to feel the hurt a little more. I have no interest in the media circus that might surround high-profile cases of people who previously had great wealth but who are no longer rich. I would much...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Chairperson Designate (28 Jan 2015)

Willie Penrose: There is no conflict of interest. I just have a genuine interest in ensuring Irish musicians get a fair hearing. Many in the west feel Irish music does not get a fair crack of the whip. Some lawyer will come up with how a quota system will be contrary to some EU regulation. If the French can get over it, we should be able to develop a level of ingenuity to ensure we get over it and that...

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Willie Penrose: ...made valuable and constructive contributions, and if they are in government, they will surely be the very ones who will say privatisation will only happen over their dead bodies. That is the way I would feel if I were in that position. Privatisation would not happen because I feel so strongly about water provision and know the value of water, having been in the position I described in my...

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2014)

Willie Penrose: ...number one priority. While progress has been made, it is not uniform and in many areas of the country there are significant pockets of unemployed persons, especially in rural areas, who are not feeling the fruits of the recovery and must not be left out. Everyone is entitled to a fair shake. The State agencies, including IDA Ireland, seem to focus on the major towns and cities. We...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2014)

Willie Penrose: ...be open to considering various amendments because this is an issue that transcends politics. It is one in respect of which each and every one of us has a role to play in ensuring that our people are housed. It is something I feel we would almost elevate to a legal right, that of having a proper house and accommodation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta: Chairman Designate (3 Apr 2014)

Willie Penrose: ...role in the sustainability of rural economies across the south east and further afield. Coillte will play a critical role in carbon sequestration and reduction. What particular incentives does Mr. Moloney feel should be put in place to ensure the promotion and development of biomass as a renewable energy source? It is important for dealing with the reduction of greenhouse gas...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bull Beef Sector: Discussion (4 Mar 2014)

Willie Penrose: ...misinterpreted the detailed and excellent submissions, but some of the remarks made seem to point to some form of collusion between the larger multiples and the major processors. Do any of the witnesses feel this may be happening? Are the heavy hands of both intertwined behind their backs, unseen, unheard and unspoken, but delivering? I have one other question on the issue of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coastal Farm Holdings: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (20 Feb 2014)

Willie Penrose: ...the normal appeals system that was established in 2006 - the witnesses will know that I was deeply involved with and interested in that - or is it just the submission of documentary evidence? A person who feels aggrieved should be entitled to give oral evidence, backed up by whatever professional he or she brings to ensure that their case is adequately presented and that there is no...

Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (30 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: ...regulations. The Government should set about this work and report within six months. This would be a vital signal to the post office workers and the sub-post offices in rural Ireland because they feel threatened by the likes of letters from the Department of Social Protection indicating that payments for jobseeker's allowance and pre-retirement allowances will be lodged directly to bank...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Location of Wind Turbines: Discussion (8 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: Do the community groups represented here today feel there has been a failure to implement the EIS? How will the proposed strategic environmental assessment, SEA, work, particularly in relation to Article 3 of the EIA and all the facts outlined? What do they propose? That will come up for public consultation, where they will have a role. What do they see as the important factors that can...

Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (12 Jun 2013)

Willie Penrose: ...'s dilemma in that regard. The ECJ ruled that the Irish legislative mechanisms do not provide sufficient protection in these situations. I am deeply concerned about this matter and it is one I feel very strongly about. I have raised it in parliamentary questions to the Minister. It is important that an appropriate scheme be put in place to protect workers' pensions rights - workers...

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2013)

Willie Penrose: ...various representatives of professional organisations and the staff? This is the way it was and in effect, Members had a representative role. People did not talk down to one, lecture one or make one feel like nobody. Above all, they had respect for one as a public representative. I have a sheaf of letters I could show the Minister that I sent to senior managers in the HSE, none of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Management Company Issues (3 Oct 2012)

Willie Penrose: ...common areas, such as green space, communal hallways or corridors, which prevail in apartment blocks, to unilaterally take steps to resign from the membership of a management company, whereby they feel that they do not derive any benefit from their membership thereof and if the Act facilitates such an option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42129/12]

Social Welfare Code (16 Feb 2012)

Willie Penrose: .... By virtue of this consequence alone, such people do not qualify for participation in the various schemes or opportunities that might arise therefrom. They are left in no man's land. They feel bruised and isolated and deeply irritated and understandably so. As a result of these situations I have encountered in recent years I specifically requested that a commitment should be included...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Willie Penrose: ...of comment. Any proposed authority must be transparently independent of the Executive and-or ministerial control over the manner in which it exercises its functions, powers and obligations. I feel strongly about this issue. The Minister has probably replied to my next point and will state that this is a different matter. Other bodies have been established to exercise control over...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...that their clients do not understand the concept of strategic planned philanthropy. Some 50% of advisers have never had a discussion with their client about philanthropy and another 18% do not feel comfortable with the subject and only discuss it if the client raises it. Even though Ireland is gripped by recession, there is significant potential to increase the amount of money raised....

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (21 Jul 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...well made but the Constitution circumscribes his noble aspiration. Senator Mary White clearly missed the commitment Senator Mooney and I gave regarding the geographical integrity of counties. I feel as strongly about this subject as anybody and I have outlined my views on why it is important. Being told that a voter could not find a candidate's name in the polling booth reinforces the...

Seanad: Electoral Amendment Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...is extremely important. How advances could be made in respect of use of PPS numbers and the extension of the right to vote are issues for the commission. People who miss the opportunity to vote feel aggrieved. I refer to those who may have booked holidays before an election was called and who are obliged to be abroad on polling day. Other jurisdictions permit citizens travelling abroad...