Results 701-720 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: Section 4 places responsibilities on the licensee, but I am concerned that we are not providing formal recognition of the licensee's right to remove a person from a premises. While the right was provided in section 18 of 1872 Act, according to this legislation, the most a licensee can do is call the Garda.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: There is no formal recognition of the right of removal provided for in section 18 of the 1872 Act. Regardless of the restraints placed on the licensee in terms of what he can or cannot do under law, it would be beneficial if he had the formal right to remove a person from his premises. Like Senator O'Toole, I have served my time. I remember that when there was a bit of trouble in my...
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: But not to remove the person.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: The shame committee.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: Sections 13 and 16 deal with the supply of drink to young people by parents and guardians in their private residence. I am concerned that, as drafted, the legislation will facilitate retrospective permission granted by a parent or guardian to avoid prosecution or conviction in the event of something happening. We must face the fact some parents are so busy in pubs that they do not supervise...
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: It does not extend to boats or yachts, although perhaps an amendment could provide for this. There has been much debate about under age and binge drinking among 15 and 16 year olds. I am concerned that there should be more flexibility in these provisions. The overall circumstances of an offence must be taken into account, including the type of drink provided and the adequacy of the...
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: It is not.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: The Minister is an hour over.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister to the House and congratulate him on bringing forward this legislation, an initiative which I consider both urgent and timely. I am pleased the Bill is being introduced in the Seanad, since we have had several debates on the issue in recent months, in particular one on the serious concerns raised regarding the abuse of alcohol by young people. I welcome the Bill's...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: The Senator is right.
- Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I thank the Leader for facilitating this debate. As previous speakers said, it is very simple for people to remain quiet on this issue and hope that the banks can get away with the actions of recent days. We welcome the concerted effort by the Government in highlighting this issue and bringing to bear some moral authority on the banks....
- Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: If he had not the Senator would name him.
- Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, and congratulate him on his continued initiatives in the area of aid. Despite being a small country, Ireland plays an important role on the world stage. This is in no small measure due to Deputy Tom Kitt's commitment to his responsibilities in the Department of Foreign Affairs. A number of speakers referred to issues other than those covered...
- Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: I thank Senator Ryan for that insight into his philosophy.
- Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: I am here to give my opinion and I will speak now.
- Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: As I said, if we want the truth we must look at the humanitarian conditions. There is evidence to show that there has been a deterioration over a 20-year period. The Senator should not focus the humanitarian crisis into the last six months; it did not happen in that period.
- Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: The Senator is taking my comments out of context.
- Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)
John Minihan: If the Senator had been in the House when Senator Bradford spoke, he would have a better understanding of what was suggested.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)
John Minihan: They were before the Senator's time.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)
John Minihan: Maybe the Senator should say it every day.