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- Seanad: Human Rights in China: Motion (23 Jan 2024)
Barry Ward: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Tánaiste. Gabhaim buíochas leis as ucht a bheith anseo don díospóireacht thábhachtach seo. I want to respond to the last speech in which it was asserted that the approach in this motion is somehow not condemnatory of China. It is very clear from the words used, expressing concern and opposition and outlining a list of serious issues,...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Irish Aid (14 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an ábhair seo a roghnú mar cheann de na nithe i dtosach suíonna. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House. The issue I am raising today relates to Irish Aid activities. I wish to put on record my praise for the manner in which Irish Aid operates. Ireland has a model of humanitarian aid and relief that has been...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Irish Aid (14 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I join with the Minister of State in his condemnation of the Hamas attacks. They were so senseless, so selfish that they have sacrificed Palestinian children for the cause of Hamas. Nobody shies away from the criticism of Hamas in that regard. I watched the UN General Assembly the night before last and the vote that was presided over by Dennis Francis. I agree that it is good that the...
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: Very reasonable.
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I have a point of order.
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I am conscious of what the Cathaoirleach has said in respect of Standing Orders. Standing Order 55 states-----
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: This is a point of order. Senator Ruane raised a point of order under Standing Order 55-----
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I am entitled to make the point.
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: It states that where such a proposal is made, it "shall be put forthwith". In my respectful submission, for the order of the House, that should be taken before Senator Gallagher is allowed to continue.
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: She did, a Chathaoirligh.
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I am sympathetic to the impetus behind these proposed amendments. Amendments Nos. 20 and 21 relate to section 16 of the Bill and the skill set that members of the board would have. What Senator Ruane said is absolutely right insofar as the board would benefit from people who have a background in community development or experience and knowledge of human rights and equality. I have a small...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: Apologies have been received from Deputy Niamh Smyth. The Chair has had to step out and may return. I welcome the Minister to the meeting. I will invite her to make an opening statement and then I will call on members of the committee to ask questions in the order in which they indicate to me. We operate on a rota system, with each member getting five minutes initially, to engage with the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: Okay, if the members are happy with that. I call on Deputy Brophy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: Deputy, I ask you not to refer to people who are not here by name, notwithstanding the fact that information may be in the public domain. We need to remember that this is about policing specifically.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I know, but he is not here to accept or reject what you are saying. I ask you not to refer to him.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I know, and I am asking you not to refer to him by name as is the protocol and the convention of this House.