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Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: It is, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. I have to defend myself. That is why we are dealing with this Bill in the first place.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: I call on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come to the House to discuss young people and their drinking habits which have been highlighted again in the past week. I have called for such a debate on a number of occasions. We still see signs on the doors of hotels and bars saying "Happy Hour" and drink promotions being advertised in our pubs. It is high time the Minister...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 23: In page 28, before section 43, to insert the following new section: "43—The Act of 2000 is amended by inserting the following section after section 2: 'Irish Language. 2A. The Minister shall do all that is reasonable possible to ensure that during the Irish Presidency of the European Union, the Irish Language is recognised as an official language of the European...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Why should Ireland be the only sovereign State in the EU not to have its first language recognised? That is the basis of my argument. The Minister of State said this is not the appropriate legislation in which to include this provision. I think it is as this is an equality issue. Many people who believe strongly in their first language feel it...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 7: In page 9, before section 5, to insert the following new section: 5.—The Act of 1998 is amended by inserting the following section after section 7: 'Equal Pay for Equal Work 7A. The Minister is committed to ensuring the adherence to, the application and enforcement of the principle of equal pay for equal work in all circumstances.' ". This is meant to strengthen the...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I do not understand the Minister's point that my amendment is aspirational. This amendment seeks to make a commitment. I do not want it to be aspirational. The amendment states that the Minister is "committed to ensuring . . .". That is giving a commitment. It is not in any way aspirational. I ask the Minister to consider this matter again before the Bill goes to the Dáil, where I hope he...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 9: In page 12, lines 21 and 22, to delete "impose a disproportionate burden" and substitute "be grossly unreasonable". On Second Stage I expressed concern about the language used in the Bill, which refers to burden, disruption and detriment. Those words should be eliminated from our vocabulary when we speak about people with disabilities. An employer should not be allowed...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 11: In page 13, before section 10, to insert the following new section: 10.—Section 16 of the Act of 1998 is amended by inserting the following subsection: '(7) Nothing in this section shall operate to discharge an employer from his or her obligations to provide full and equal access of employment to persons with disability.'". This amendment inserts a new sub-section...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 12: In page 17, line 26, to delete "unlawful" and substitute "lawful". This is one of the most important sections of the Bill and the one with which I am most unhappy, in particular in regard to the word "unlawful" being put into this part of the Bill, a point I highlighted on Second Stage and earlier in the debate this morning. This openly permits the payment of...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I disagree with the Minister of State who is encouraging employers to get cheap labour. If people with a disabilities are capable of doing the job, they should be paid for it.

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: No. The Minister is leaving it open to employers to give people with disabilities a lower rate of pay.

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: It is unacceptable. Senator O'Toole and others have said how few people with disabilities are in the workplace.

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: There are far more able bodied people working who have a low rate of work and get equal pay, and we can do nothing about that. It is up to managers to ensure their workers produce as much as they can. To make this distinction is totally unacceptable. Organisations dealing with people with disabilities totally oppose this measure. While I understand what the Minister is saying, I totally...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 13: In page 17, before section 25, to insert the following new section: 25.—Section 35 of the Act of 1998 is amended by inserting the following new subsection: '(7) A different rate of remuneration paid pursuant to subsection (1) shall not be below the level of the National Minimum Wage in force at that time.'". Perhaps I was anticipating the Minister of State's answer...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I indicated that I wished to speak.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: We spent considerable time in this House last year debating the intoxicating liquor Bill and I am extremely concerned that a number of its provisions are not being implemented. The Minister should come to the House to review that legislation and explain why certain pubs still have happy hours when this practice is outlawed by the Bill. The promotion of alcohol in pubs by giving free drinks to...

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: I support Senator Tuffy's amendment. Ireland is behind other countries in terms of recognising the contribution older people can make to society. As people are healthier, live longer and are fitter than ever, many are capable of working beyond the retirement age. I recognise that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has made moves in this regard in respect of gardaí, the...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (11 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: The list of groupings which we have received is very misleading. Amendment No. 19 relates to hotel registers.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (11 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: Does amendment No. 19 introduce a new section?

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (11 Feb 2004)

Sheila Terry: We are amending the Immigration Act following a High Court decision. Why are we taking the opportunity to make other changes? Will this improve the Bill? A keeper is defined as somebody who owns a hotel or other accommodation where non-nationals are staying. How is such a person expected to keep a register of those people? Will they have to keep a register of everybody? Will the non-nationals...