Results 841-860 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 11: In page 20, subsection (5), between lines 37 and 38, to insert the following paragraphs: "(a) shall not be granted to a person who is a serving member of An Garda Síochána, (b) shall not be granted to a person who is a serving member of the Permanent Defence Forces,". I ask that members of the Garda Síochána and of the Defence Forces would not be allowed to take...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I accept the Minister of State's argument that members of the Garda are prohibited from involvement in such work. Perhaps that should be enforced. It is like many other rules and laws which are not enforced. While I accept the Minister of State's reply, the law should be enforced.

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 12: In page 21, before section 23, to insert the following new section: 23.—(1) Where a person, being the applicant for or the holder of a licence, is convicted of any of the following offences, namely— (a) murder, (b) manslaughter, (c) an offence— (i) under the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997 (other than section 2 or 3), or (ii) on— (I) conviction...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I am disappointed the Minister will not accept the amendment. It would provide a cast iron guarantee that every effort will be made to ensure that criminals who have committed serious offences will be prevented from holding a licence. I support ex-prisoners integrating themselves into the community and securing employment. However, in the case of criminals who have committed serious offences,...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Bill and look forward to Report Stage when I will be resubmitting amendments in my name. I wish to resubmit, in particular, the amendment dealing with remuneration to ensure that door supervisors in clubs cannot get drink as part of their remuneration. I thank the Minister of State and his staff for their attendance.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I have called for a debate on alcohol consumption on more than one occasion and I hope the Leader will allow Senators to speak on the matter tomorrow. On the open air concert, the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism should come to this House and outline his real reasons for cancelling it. I do not believe we have been told the truth on the matter. I am not sure whether it is a question of...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Second Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: That is one of them.

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Second Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister. I also welcome this Bill. The private security area has been in need of regulation for some time. The Minister said this is urgently needed. Why has it taken so long? Nonetheless, it is welcome now and I hope it will progress quickly after it is passed by this House. The private security area has grown significantly and we see it every day, whether it is at public...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Second Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I have no experience myself.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: Senator Norris suggested earlier that Members should charm the Minister for Social and Family Affairs into changing her mind on this amendment. However, we are not here to charm but to use common sense and fair play on this matter. It is obvious to everyone in the House, including the Minister, that this legislative provision is grossly unfair. It constitutes an attack on the most vulnerable...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: Many of them were forced to give up their jobs. These are the women who have been affected by the Government's actions.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: We are living today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: Last Sunday on behalf of Fine Gael I signed a proclamation agreeing to do everything to ensure there would be no racism in the run-up to any election, with the local elections in particular in mind. All other parties were represented and signed the proclamation also. With that in mind it is appropriate that we ensure the proposed referendum does not take place at the same time as the local...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: While I welcome the Minister, I have to express grave concern about the cuts provided for in the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004. Many of the cutbacks have been mentioned by previous speakers, particularly on this side of the House. I hope I will be able to thank the Minister when she changes her mind about the proposed cutbacks in the disability and unemployment benefits...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I believe there are cuts in the number——

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (23 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I acknowledge that child benefit payments have increased significantly in recent years — the benefit has certainly increased since I was drawing it — and that is welcome. Many organisations that deal with children and poverty will state that child poverty is a problem and should be recognised as such, but I do not believe it is being recognised. It is reprehensible that some of the cuts...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: On a number of occasions, I have asked the Leader to invite the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to attend the House to discuss anti-social behaviour on our streets. Today, Senator Mooney has called for the Minister to attend the House to debate the same issue. The appalling events on our streets on St. Patrick's Day brought shame on all of us and on our country in front of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: Not lately. We need a special debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: We need leadership on this issue.

Seanad: Human Rights Issues. (11 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister for staying in the House to take this matter. I ask that the Minister for Foreign Affairs initiate or support a resolution regarding China's ongoing appalling human rights record in Tibet at the UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva. I am not sure whether another country will bring forward a resolution but it would be even better if the Minister for Foreign Affairs could...