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Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Yes, I second the amendment.

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I second the amendment. Amendment put and declared lost.

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I second the amendment.

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 13: In page 6, lines 43 to 45, to delete "the Convention provision within the meaning of the European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003;" and substitute "the Convention within the meaning of the European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003 and the protocols thereto". The purpose of this amendment is to ensure a declaration of incompatibility could be made in relation to...

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister of State for being present in the Chamber and his contribution to the debate. I also thank other Senators for their contributions. While I welcome the Bill, issues raised today and on Committee Stage need to be revisited. As Senator Terry said, we need to incorporate the convention more fully into our law.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I compliment the Minister of State on his presentation. The Labour Party accepts and supports the need for the legislation following the atrocity of the Omagh bombing. We also accept there is still a threat to our democracy from the Continuity IRA and the Real IRA, in particular. While I agree it is important that this emergency legislation should be monitored and revisited annually, at the...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister for coming before the House and for his contribution. I am unhappy with the speed with which the Bill is being dealt with. We need time to review legislation of this nature in order to see what improvements we might suggest and for the Minister to consider those suggestions properly, rather than having to do so hastily. We should take Second Stage one week and deal with...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I support the call for a debate on the Israel-Palestine situation. I called for such a debate a couple of weeks ago. While I welcome yesterday's debate on the humanitarian aid to Iraq, we need to monitor the situation in the Middle East following the war in Iraq. It is imperative to achieve peace in the region and ensure secure states of Israel and Palestine. I condemn the actions of Israel...

Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister of State for his presentation and Senator Ryan for letting me share his time. I welcome this debate on the humanitarian situation in post-war Iraq. When there were calls for a debate in the Seanad a couple of weeks ago, I envisaged a broader debate which would include the road map for peace for Israel and Palestine, peace and stability in the Middle East, and the role of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Committee and Remaining Stages. (11 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 6: In page 8, subsection (1), line 23, after "be" to insert "conveyed to or outside the frontiers of the State and there". This amendment is been proposed by my Labour Party colleagues and me, because we believe that the Bill as it stands would allow a detained person to be handed over to foreign agents in the State. That is inappropriate. As in the case of extradition or...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Committee and Remaining Stages. (11 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 7: In page 10, line 34, after "Minister" to insert "(and, in the event of an application such as is referred to in section 17(1)(a) or (b), the Court referred to in the section)". This amendment seeks to ensure that where a person applies for a habeas corpus writ, the court would have to be satisfied that such assurances given that the death penalty would not apply were...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Committee and Remaining Stages. (11 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Is the Minister of State satisfied that the situation I outlined will not arise? If a person applies for a habeas corpus writ, surely it should be included in the legislation that this should be a matter for determination in the courts. Is the Minister of State satisfied that the circumstances for which my party is trying to provide will not arise?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Committee and Remaining Stages. (11 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Is Report Stage being taken now?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Committee and Remaining Stages. (11 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I would like to retable amendment No. 1 because I did not discuss it on Committee Stage.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Committee and Remaining Stages. (11 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Do I understand that I am not allowed to move it on Report Stage?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Committee and Remaining Stages. (11 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: The Labour Party tabled amendment No. 1 on Committee Stage because we do not consider it is necessary to prevent communication with the owner of a vessel. Surely it is sufficient to merely delay such communication to ensure the investigation proceeds properly. We consider this provision in the section is excessive in that it prevents such communication. While it is probably too late at this...

Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: In relation to the motion before the House, there should be significant investment in Dublin Bus. I note the reference to investment in a new bus fleet, but that follows a reference to enabling new operators to enter the market. I wonder what is meant by that. Investment in Dublin Bus is very important. The current policy in relation to Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann seems to be to make them...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I concur, to a certain extent, with Senator Glynn's comments on the importance of planning in large urban areas. One example is Lucan which, according to the Central Statistics Office, is the fastest growing area in the country. Senator Glynn is right in that the fault lies with planning but not necessarily planning by local authorities. In regard to the shortage of school places in the area...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - School Accommodation. (29 May 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy de Valera, for coming to the Seanad to take my matter on the Adjournment. This issue relates to Griffeen Valley Educate Together national school and I hope the response will be positive.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (28 May 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Whatever about the separation of powers, power under the Constitution ultimately rests with the people. The Houses have a duty to protect that power and to ensure the constitutionality of legislation. I have argued that the legislation is unconstitutional and we should not pass such legislation. Whatever about the President referring the Bill to the Supreme Court, the issue has been raised...