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- Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: What about the Labour Party Deputies? Have they lost their voice?
- Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: They are embarrassed by the kind of shamateur, fascist theatricals.
- Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: Yours sincerely, John Wayne. Come on.
- Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: This is sad.
- Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: What is the Labour Party's position on the Bill? Its Deputies have been struck dumb during this nonsense.
- Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: Let the Labour Party come out.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: I move amendment No. 117: In page 52, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: (7) Subsections (2) to (6) of this section apply and have effect in relation to a person convicted of a first offence under this section (other than a person who falls under subsection (8)(b) of this section), and accordingly references in those first-mentioned subsections to an offence under this section...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: I move amendment No. 119: In page 52, to delete line 34 and substitute the following: "(9) Section 27C of the Firearms Act 1964".
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: I move amendment No. 120: In page 52, line 37, after "imposed" to insert "under subsection (4) or (8) of this section".
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: I sympathise with the view that matters should be dealt with expeditiously but the courts have other things to do. It is not usual to put into a provision in respect of a court's exercise of its jurisdiction that it will act at the earliest opportunity available, or words to that effect. Amendments Nos. 122 and 123 are in my name. Section 30 as it stands provides that any person issuing a...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: The amendment proposes that firearms range inspectors, when entering firing ranges, be accompanied by a Garda sergeant with the consent of a superintendent. The function of a firearms range inspector is quite clear. It is to examine the range from structural, technical and safety points of view and to advise the Commissioner on whether it is suitable for authorisation. Persons appointed by...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: I move amendment No. 108: In page 47, to delete lines 17 to 29 and substitute the following: 37.âSection 8 of the Principal Act is amended in subsection (1) by the deletion of paragraphs (d), (e), (f) and (g) and the insertion of the following paragraphs: "(d) any person who has been sentenced to imprisonment forâ (i) an offence under the Firearms Acts 1925 to 2006, the Offences Against...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: I move amendment No. 111: In page 48, line 18, to delete "18 years" and substitute "21 years". The amendment simply raises the age at which a person may be registered as a firearms dealer from 18 to 21 years, as I agreed to do on Committee Stage. Deputy Jim O'Keeffe's amendment No. 112 is similar to his amendment No. 110 regarding disentitlement to hold a firearms certificate for a person who...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: The amendment proposes to narrow down further what is provided for in section 10A(3)(e), which states: "the premises where the reloading is to take place are sufficiently safe and secure for that purpose". The Deputy proposes to provide that the premises "has secure storage for required material and equipment and is separate and distinct from living quarters". I have consulted in this regard...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: It would not be reasonable to interpret paragraph (e) as dealing only with perimeter security of a premises. The requirement that a superintendent must be satisfied that the premises where the loading is to take place is sufficiently safe and secure for that purpose not only means that the outside doors and windows must be safe but that the premises themselves are safe for the purpose. The...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: I move amendment No. 114: In page 51, line 10, to delete "â¬1,000" and substitute "â¬3,000". The purpose of the amendment is to increase the amount of fine from â¬1,000 to â¬3,000.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: I think the Deputy is correct.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: Sections 42, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 65 provide what are termed mandatory minimum sentences of five and ten years for possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a firearm while hijacking a vehicle, possession of a firearm to resist arrest or aid escape, possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances, possession of a firearm with criminal intent and altering a firearm...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: Section 59 substitutes a new section for section 27A of the Firearms Act 1964. This provides for a maximum sentence of 14 years' imprisonment and a minimum sentence of five for the possession of firearms or ammunition in suspicious circumstances. Section 60 substitutes a new section for section 27B of the 1964 Act and provides for a maximum of 14 years and a minimum of five for the offence of...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Michael McDowell: I was in doubt about it. Under the Firearms Act six offences attract mandatory minimum sentences and I am providing in amendments Nos. 117, 119, 120, 132 to 135, inclusive, 139 to 141, inclusive, 151 to 157, inclusive, and 165 to 167, inclusive, that where an offence carries a mandatory minimum sentence, any person convicted of a second or subsequent such offence shall be automatically...