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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I understand the problems that arise from the failure by some member states to accept the Garda Commissioner as the competent authority when requesting information. While there is little that can be done about this, the matter should be raised at European level to see if it could be overcome. In the meantime we must accept the current position and I will withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 4: In page 7, subsection (1), lines 5 to 7, to delete "if the circumstances so require, for such period or periods as may be agreed by the Competent Authority" and substitute "for such periods not exceeding its duration since establishment, or if the circumstances so require, for such periods as may be agreed by the Competent Authority in consultation with the Minister".

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: My question as to whether the Minister had full trust in the Garda Commissioner was dealt with on section 2. The provisions in section 5 make possible lengthy investigations, many of which may be carried out at the same time. I have no doubt that this will give rise to serious costs. To prevent this happening, I tabled this amendment which seeks to provide that investigations may be extended...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 5: In page 7, between lines 8 and 9 to insert the following new subsection: "(2) Each joint investigation team to be established under this Act shall be costed by the Competent Authority prior to establishment.".

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: As I said on Second Stage, I support the Bill. The amendments I have tabled are an attempt to improve it. I fully respect the benefits of having these joint investigation teams and, as the Minister of State said, the cost is worthwhile. However, I make these points at a time when our Garda force is under serious pressure and we have not provided for the additional resources that are needed to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I will withdraw the amendment, although I am disappointed with the Minister of State's response. Looking at the model of the Garda drugs operations, which are costed, one can see that this could be a worthwhile exercise. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: May I address that?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I am disappointed that my amendment has been ruled out of order. The Bill does not provide any additional resources to the Garda to carry out the heavy burden of work its provision will impose upon the service. The legislation is lacking in this regard. Question put and agreed to. Sections 16 and 17 agreed to. Schedule agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill reported without amendment. Report Stage...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, to the House. Under section 2, food premises, food stalls or food vehicles within the meaning of the food hygiene regulations are included. How will this Bill be applied to takeaway outlets? How is the manager of such an outlet to cope with disorderly behaviour by people who have perhaps come from the local pub and congregate outside the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: These outlets do not sell drink so they are not responsible for the individual becoming intoxicated. Why should the owner of a takeaway, for instance, be held responsible for the misbehaviour of somebody who is under the influence of alcohol as a result of taking drink in a licensed premises? It will be extremely difficult to oblige the owners of food premises to be responsible for the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I agree that anybody who commits a crime anywhere, be it outside a chip shop, a dance hall or a club, must be held responsible under the law for their actions. The difference is that we are placing an onus on the owners of food premises to ensure that this type of behaviour does not occur outside their premises. I agree that a person who commits a crime outside a premises must be held...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: Or in the vicinity of his premises.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I am not really satisfied with the answers given by the Minister of State. Of course I agree with Senator White that we want our streets safe but this Bill does nothing to make them safe. It is putting the onus on the management of food premises to ensure that there is no disorderly behaviour outside the premises. It is not clear how they are supposed to achieve that.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: That will not matter.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: May I make a comment?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I am commenting on the fact that food premises are included in this section. If I were the owner of a chip shop near a public house I would be extremely worried that I could be liable for the behaviour of people outside my premises who had become intoxicated in the nearby pub. Problems arise in this area which are not addressed. We will probably deal with this issue later. Question put and...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 4: In page 5, subsection (1)(a)(ii), line 31 after "caused by" to insert "the playing of music by". Noise emanating from premises is referred to in section 4(1)(a)(ii). A number of people have complained to me about the noise resulting from the playing of music in public houses. This is a great source of nuisance to families, in particular. The Bill is the appropriate...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: It depends on the level.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: Someone changed my amendment. I wanted it to be included separately at section 4(1)(a)(iii). Noise is included in paragraph (ii). I wanted to include noise as a result of very loud music in another paragraph. I take on board what the Minister of State has said that the section will also include music. Therefore, I will withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: There is a problem with food outlets because we are dealing with people who have come from licensed premises to buy chips. It will be extremely difficult for the owner of the chip shop to be responsible for the behaviour of those outside. If he sees an incident occurring, what can he do? He can ring the Garda and report the public disorder, but that is all. If there is public disorder,...