Results 101-120 of 1,451 for speaker:Michael Finucane

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I move amendment No. 2: In page 5, subsection (2), line 31, to delete "provisions" and substitute "provisions, subject to Oireachtas approval". Having discussed this matter with my colleagues, I have decided not to pursue the amendments in this group. I understand that the Minister gave a satisfactory response when the amendments were considered in the other House.

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I move amendment No. 4: In page 6, line 35, after "Commission" to insert the following: "or from the Commission on the Direction of the Minister".

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I move amendment No. 7: In page 7, line 21, after "seas" to insert "as specified in the Schedule".

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I presume the Minister would never consider it in the context of legislation that might be required to deal with a controversy like Rockall.

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I move amendment No. 8: In page 7, line 39, after "services" to insert "affecting other forms of home heating".

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I move amendment No. 11: In page 12, line 19, after "contractor" to insert "and individual".

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I move amendment No. 14: In page 13, line 45, to delete "inspection" and substitute the following: "inspection, within a reasonable time and taking the circumstances into account,".

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I move amendment No. 18: In page 14, line 16, after "maintained," to insert the following: "and" (c) a standard checklist,".

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: Will it be prepared when the legislation is passed?

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I move amendment No. 20: In page 15, line 48, to delete "€5,000" and substitute "€8,000".

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I accept what the Minister has said and will withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I accept what the Minister has said.

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I move amendment No. 28: In page 23, line 20, after "plan" to insert "following a competitive tender process".

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: There has been much talk about interconnectors but who would be the eventual owner of such an interconnector?

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I move amendment No. 43: In page 28, between lines 38 and 39, to insert the following: "A9F.—It shall be a function of the commission to establish standards of training of heating and plumbing contractors in relation to the safety of home heating and plumbing installations.".

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I accept the Minister's reassurance and he has certainly gone to great detail to improve standards. He would have been concerned about what happened in the past regarding fatalities in this area. I accept that he has tightened it up considerably, so I will withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I thank Senator Kenneally for his remarks. Energy has become so vital that the Minister now has a very important brief. This is a very important Bill for the future. The main message in the Bill is the safety factor and it will reassure many people. Therefore, I am pleased that we were able to finish it today.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: As a member of the Joint Committee on Article 35.4.1° of the Constitution and Section 39 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, I wish to clarify two points. The commitment to produce a report for the Dáil and Seanad was on the basis of the entire proceedings continuing. There was no commitment beyond that. It was not regarded as necessary. The committee issued an internal report on the...

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: We should have it next week in case anyone has to sell a house. Committee Stage ordered for Wednesday, 31 January 2007.

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Michael Finucane: I hoped the Minister of State's speech would include some changes in nursing home subvention rates, although I understand he will table amendments later in order to revise those rates. I remind the Minister of State that those subvention rates have been in place since 2001, despite the changes that have occurred since then, including the increased cost of private nursing home care. In the...