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Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: While I accept the points made by the Tánaiste, we do not know for certain that the courts will not make an order in respect of moneys that cannot be realised. The purpose of our amendment is to provide a protection so that the court will not make such an order. If that protection is provided for in, for example, the Criminal Justice Act 1994, should it not also form part of this Bill?

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 19: In page 42, subsection (13), line 9, after "it" to insert the following: ", provided that where such material is to be transmitted out of the State, arrangements shall be made for the return of such material following the conclusion of proceedings before the International Criminal Court, and, where human remains are transmitted out of the State under this subsection,...

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 20: In page 43, subsection (3)(a)(ii), line 11, after "intimidation" to insert the following: "or to the prohibition of publication of information tending to identify any person the court considers ought not to be identified". I am interested in hearing the Minister's response.

Seanad: Rail Network (28 Sep 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: There is a need for the Minister for Transport to sign the railway order for the Kildare route project. The Minister announced the route in August, which I took to mean that he would sign the order immediately. A week ago, I enquired at what stage works were because I am anxious that they proceed. I discovered that Iarnród Éireann was waiting for the order to be signed before starting...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister of State and his staff. I did not have a substantial involvement in the legislation during its passage as I do not have significant knowledge of this area. However, I can tell there are some very good things in the Bill.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I was involved in the work that went into the Adamstown planning scheme, which is probably the best planning example we have at this stage. The Minister might think I am exaggerating, but I urge him to ensure the Government designates more strategic development zones. The Adamstown plan took time to complete but it was worth it. However, the work involved did not take an excessive amount of...

Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Fifth Stage. (6 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister and her staff. I reiterate the point made yesterday by Senator Ryan that it is very important for the Government and the State to provide the type of facilities available in universities for students in institutes of technology. The level of resources available has an effect on students. While students will consider the type of course and what they intend to do after...

Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 2: In page 10, lines 1 and 2, to delete all words from and including "have" in line 1 down to and including "opportunity" in line 2 and substitute the following: "facilitate life-long learning and promote gender balance and the attainment of equality of opportunity generally, as an object of the college". I welcome the new section 7(6)(c), inserted in section 8, which...

Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: The Minister is correct in saying that the institutes of technology have a strong record in providing access to different groups of people. I have made this point myself. However, their performance is weak when it comes to matters like providing for people with disabilities. I do not know what the relevant statistics are for universities but I know the record of institutes of technology is...

Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: Okay. This is an opportunity for the Minister to consider accepting the amendments and returning the Bill to the Dáil as the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform did in respect of the Criminal Justice Bill. Will the Minister reconsider? I know we will take Report Stage today, but perhaps the Minister will consider accepting my amendment between now and then.

Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 3: In page 10, line 14, after "State" to insert the following: "and in particular of the region served by the college". The provisions herein are needed because the regional and local roles of institutes of technology are more important than the role of universities. I would like institutes to devote more attention to addressing the problems of social exclusion and...

Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Report Stage. (6 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: The Minister may have covered what I was going to ask. Was it in order for college heads to come out against the free fees initiative?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: Has the Leader any update on the all-party Oireachtas joint committee dealing with child protection?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: Was it? I apologise, I missed that. Will Senators be included on that committee?

Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I have a strong background in the institute of technology sector. I graduated from a university but I gained a postgraduate diploma at the Dublin Institute of Technology and I worked there also. I agree with Senator Ryan's point that the institutes of technology have led the way on the issue of flexibility. When I worked at DIT Bolton Street a student there started on a trades course,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: However, I have not signed a statutory declaration in many months. I am winding down my work as a solicitor at present but I could benefit from this legislation in the future. I still have a problem with this section. The Minister has referred to the 1938 Act which provides for different people to take these types of declarations. However, I do not think that the Act envisages that the people...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: Yes.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister and his staff. I am particularly grateful that the Minister will allow the Bill to return to the Dáil, thereby allowing Members to table amendments that could be accepted by the Minister, which he duly did in some cases. This is particularly welcome as it was not expected. I presumed we would be told we could not have amendments accepted because the Bill would not go...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 6: In page 29, to delete lines 37 to 39. Having raised this issue on Committee Stage yesterday, I reviewed the relevant documentation I received from the Law Society. In its submission on the Bill, it said in regard to sections 17 and 18, "Declarations, oaths or affirmations should not be administered by persons who have an interest in the subject matter at hand but...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: I forgot to mention earlier that I have a personal interest in this area in that I am a solicitor ——