Results 41-57 of 57 for feel "party:" . (isset($parties[ucfirst("$a[1]")]) ? $parties[ucfirst("$a[1]")] : "$a[1]") speaker:Kevin Humphreys

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank Members for their contributions. I can feel the passion and how strongly Senator van Turnhout feels. Senator Norris indicated at the outset on the first amendment how quickly the situation is changing, and how different the legislation would be if we were doing it ten years ago or even nine months ago. By constantly redrafting the legislation on each Stage we can examine the...

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jan 2015)

Kevin Humphreys: ...for applications from 16 and 17 year-olds with significant safeguards attached. It seeks to balance the right of such children with the need to protect their interests at a potentially vulnerable age. If the court feels it is appropriate, it can make an order that the consent of the parent or guardian is not required. Overall, the legislation provides that the court shall not make an...

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jan 2015)

Kevin Humphreys: ...room than in open debate. As Senator Mooney said, this is not a party political issue; it is about everybody working together to get the best solution possible in the short amount of time we have. I strongly feel the Bill represents a very progressive approach to meeting the State's obligations to the needs of transgender persons. The Bill is founded on a genuine commitment on the part...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: ...consideration for older people. There are contradictions in the ESRI report and I do not think Senator Byrne would agree with what it states about how austerity measures have hit older people. Senator Byrne probably feels, like me, that they were hit harder and that was not captured by the ESRI study. The switch programme is being carried out and will be published as quickly as possible...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (18 Nov 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: ...from the State. Officials in the Department are engaging with those in the Department of Justice and Equality in regard to this matter. It is open to any person who has been refused a private tenancy and who feels discriminated against on the basis of his or her gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race and membership of the Travelling...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2014: Discussion (10 Jun 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: ...structures, are members of the local communities. Local councillors will be on the forum, but it needs a more defined policy role. We can all be consulted. Sometimes, people in the inner city feel consulted up to their eye teeth but receive very few dividends in return. A master plan containing specific policies is already in place, but if the local community is to be empowered, the...

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: ..., to convince, for the most part, young women to go under sunbed treatment. It is a treatment. This involves burning their skin to change its colour. In theory it makes them better looking and feel better about themselves, etc. It is all part of a marketing ploy. I was pleased to see various school classes in the Visitors Gallery as the debate got under way. They were for the most...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Forthcoming Environment Council: Discussion with Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (4 Dec 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Minister for that. The committee feels this is a vital measure within the proposals.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: ...have annoyed them. If, as a person who paid the tax in May and who has every intention of paying the tax for 2014 in 2014, I received a demand for early payment of the tax in November, I would not feel I was getting good customer service. Does Ms Feehily not understand the reason for the resistance, annoyance and anger in relation to the demands in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: That is not the point. If one feels there is a need for outsiders to oversee the auditors, maybe one would be better off giving the outsiders the work in the first instance. I say that on the basis of the credibility problems that have arisen before now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Minister for his attendance and apologise for not being present for his opening submissions, as I was at another meeting. Please feel free to stop me if I am being repetitive but the process has been quite informative. The concept of having hearings on the heads of the Bill has been highly informative in respect of this joint committee's thinking and, it is to be hoped, when the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Private Residential Tenancies Board: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (16 Apr 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: I am not speaking about the committee's recommendations. We had a discussion earlier about previous appointments and are only feeling our way. This is part of the reform process. If it is deemed that we act as an advisory group on appointments, what is the formal structure for the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) with National Newspapers of Ireland (7 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: I feel strongly about the public private partnerships. They have been abused in the past. I am in favour of moving back to the spirit of the legislation introduced by Eithne Fitzgerald. With greater freedom, however, comes greater responsibility. The media must live up to that responsibility in manner information is reported when it is made available. Sometimes the banner headlines do...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: ...;n Laoghaire should be called Dublin Bay South. Dublin South-East has a stronger affinity with Dublin Central. The Minister needs to show some flexibility on this. My amendment is a common sense amendment that recognises the feelings of people living in Dublin South-East and their sense of identity. The commission recommendation rides roughshod over that. My colleague here grew up in...

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: ...of "abortionist" hanging over me. The term was used in my presence to describe me, although I am as pro-life as anyone else. Given that people have deeply held positions on abortion, we must respect the feelings and convictions of others on this issue. At one stage, it was dangerous to be a progressive voice in this country. Most Deputies will remember the two referendums on divorce...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Discussion with Bank of Ireland (1 Nov 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Bank of Ireland would feel a certain amount of gratitude for that, is that correct?

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: ...road in my area, five young people have emigrated. On Friday of last week an elderly gentleman and his son came to my clinic. The man said there is nothing for his son but emigration. We are all feeling the pain across the country. Young people have said to me that they want some way to help them keep their skills up to date. They want to grow, learn and to get experience. The...