Results 1,041-1,060 of 1,546 for speaker:Áine Brady

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: What is the Senator's concern in that regard? I am not aware of the advertisements.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: I have dealt with this issue. The question of suspension from the retail register is to be left entirely to judicial discretion, with a maximum period of 90 days.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: Section 43 of the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 and 2004 provides that a person registered with the Office of Tobacco Control under section 37 must display a prescribed sign at the premises where tobacco products are sold. The sign, which informs the public that tobacco products are on sale to persons aged 18 years and over, is prescribed in the Public Health (Tobacco Retail Sign)...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: Section 33A of the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002, as inserted by section 5 of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, defines "advertisement" as including, with regard to a tobacco product: every form of recommendation of the product to the public and, in particular--- (a) (i) a statement of the name of a manufacturer or importer of a tobacco product, or the name of any brand of...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: Sections 3 and 5 are interlinked and provide for judicial discretion on the period of time that a person convicted of an offence under the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts is suspended from the register. The issues involved here were discussed fully when section 3 was considered and I regret I am unable to accept the argument that section 5 should be reconsidered.

Seanad: Medical Cards (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. The assessment of eligibility for medical cards and general practitioner, GP, visit cards is statutorily a matter for the Health Service Executive, HSE, and is determined following an examination of the means of the applicant and his or her dependants. Up to the start of this year, medical card and GP...

Seanad: Medical Cards (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: I have noted the Senator's concerns and I have already made my reply.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: Members of the Seanad are aware that significant provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts were commenced two weeks ago on Wednesday, 1 July 2009. These provide that no advertising or display of tobacco products will be permitted in any retail premises that sells tobacco products and also require retailers to ensure that their tobacco products are stored out of view, within a closed...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I note in particular the concerns expressed about the proposed removal of the mandatory 90 day suspension from the retail register of a retailer who commits an offence. This point was carefully considered when the legislation was being drafted and I am confident that the proposed change will better serve the long-term tobacco control agenda. A...

Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: I wish to report to the Seanad an amendment agreed on Committee Stage in the Dáil giving effect to exemptions from the charge for certain persons vacating their home due to long-term incapacity due to illness, and for certain persons providing accommodation for relatives. Senators will recall we had an engaging and productive debate on the Bill in the Seanad two weeks ago. In the course of...

Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: I thank the Senators for their remarks. They have made a significant and an important contribution to this Bill. It is the better for such consideration and the local authorities will benefit from its enactment. We look forward to a revitalised local government system with the introduction of this new local government charge. Senator Coffey raised the issue of holiday homes and this matter...

Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: I will convey that point to the Minister. This matter will be kept under review. Senator Doherty raised the issue of advertising this charge. It will be advertised in the daily newspapers. The Department will fund it and 31 July and not 1 July will be the operative date. Local authorities will supplement such advertising with local advertising and both will be overseen by a project board...

Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: It had not been the intention to do so. It will be advertised in the daily newspapers.

Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: We will consider that. I will convey that view to the Minister. Bill reported without amendment.

Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: On my own behalf and on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Gormley, I thank the Senators for their positive contributions. I assure them the Bill will be monitored closely. I appreciate what Senators have said in that regard. I thank them and wish them a well deserved break.

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (10 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Work on this Bill was initiated by my colleague, Deputy Mary Wallace, and I thank her for her work and her commitment to the preparation of this legislation. As Deputies will be aware, on 1 July last significant further provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts were commenced. These provide that no advertising or display of tobacco...

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: On the conclusion of Second Stage, I thank Deputies most sincerely for their contributions. I share the concern about our young people and the number who smoke. The ban on the point of sale advertising is particularly aimed at children and young people. We had a one year lead-in to this Bill. The then Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Mary Wallace,...

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and I refer to the Fine Gael amendments. If a retailer is convicted of an offence under the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts, he or she is liable to a fine of up to €3,000, a period of imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both, and to a period of suspension from the retail register. The period of suspension is in addition to any fine or term...

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Áine Brady: To answer Deputy Perry, the guidelines for those selling tobacco products were sent to them with the only sign that is allowed to be displayed indicating that tobacco products are to be sold only to those over 18.