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Seanad: Legislative Programme (24 Sep 2009)

Eugene Regan: That is all very welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Eugene Regan: I would like to speak about the Lisbon treaty. Whatever about NAMA and the state of the economy, this is the issue we must prioritise as we head towards the referendum on 2 October. As mentioned, the UK Independence Party has entered the debate in Ireland, which is entirely inappropriate. However, it highlights the informal alliance between the ideas represented by UKIP and those on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Eugene Regan: It may not be intended, but that would be the effect if people were to listen to these two organisations.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: We heard that yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: There is a nice photograph in The Irish Times today accompanying an article outlining how a Dublin mother of ten from Stillorgan, Ms Ann Stapleton, was called to the Bar yesterday. The article observes that this "must be a first for the Law Library". I congratulate Ms Stapleton on her achievement. However, since The Irish Times is the newspaper of record, I must point out that my mother,...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I do. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, stated some time ago that trust in Government has been eroded. He should look no further than his own party in this regard, including those who are Members of this House. During yesterday's debate on the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009, Senator Boyle stated: I hope that in a short timeframe...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: There is a question coming for the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: Hiding behind those numbers, they abstained on this legislation. Contrast this with the statement of Senator Dan Boyle last week on the Defamation Bill and blasphemy law, which he said was archaic and should be made obsolete.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: During the European election, Senator de Búrca stated that the Green Party would not be proposing this measure. It is a blatant form of dishonest politics when people can get up and say one thing, while voting the other way.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: Does the Leader not have a problem within his ranks in that regard?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: Oh Lord.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: Can I raise a point of order? The Minister stated that this Bill is urgent and that he wants to put it into immediate effect. Why is there no earlier signature motion for this Bill, a prerequisite for earlier signature by the President?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: At this juncture I wish to note that I have asked a question on a point of order. The Minster is in the House and has indicated that the Bill is urgent. He wants it to be in effect immediately. Why was there no earlier signature motion on the Order of Business to ensure the Bill can be signed by the President if enacted in the House today?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: Notwithstanding the guillotining of the Bill on Second Stage, there was a good discussion, albeit rushed, on many of the concerns about this legislation. We teased out many of the issues and there was better understanding as a result. If ever proof was needed that it is unwise to rush legislation of this type, it is evidenced here today. Once explanations are given and issues are...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: -----and gave many elaborate explanations and clarifications on many of the issues we in Fine Gael raised but if more time had been allowed both in the Lower House and here it would have been possible for the Minister to accept some further amendments tabled, which would have improved the legislation. As the Dáil has gone on summer recess the Minister was set against taking any amendments...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I ask the Senator to stop interrupting.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: Report Stage is tomorrow.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: We have had quite a good debate on many sections of the Bill and it has been a reasoned and constructive discussion. For Senator Walsh to jump in at this stage and attack Senator Bacik by suggesting she is raising technicalities, and saying we should get on with ramming through the legislation-----

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Eugene Regan: I am on the amendment.