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Seanad: Reykjavik Summit of the Council of Europe: Statements (3 May 2023)

Barry Ward: While it is slightly out of context, while I know we have diplomatic relations from Norway, I ask the Minister of State if we could further the establishment of an independent embassy in Reykjavik.

Seanad: Reykjavik Summit of the Council of Europe: Statements (3 May 2023)

Barry Ward: Will the Senator accept a point?

Seanad: Reykjavik Summit of the Council of Europe: Statements (3 May 2023)

Barry Ward: I just think it is unreasonable to suggest that the lack of procedural accountability of European Union institutions to the European Court of Human Rights has drownings as a direct consequence. There is a narrative that has been propagated by Senator Gavan’s colleague in the European Parliament that somehow that is the fault of the European Union. It is not, and it is irresponsible...

Seanad: Reykjavik Summit of the Council of Europe: Statements (3 May 2023)

Barry Ward: This is exactly the narrative. It is absolute nonsense.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sports Funding (27 Apr 2023)

Barry Ward: Nobody in this House doubts the importance of sport, especially of non-professional sport as it benefits households and individuals throughout the country. I also acknowledge the funding the Government has put at the disposal of sports clubs, be they GAA, other team sports such as rugby or soccer, or tennis, through pitches, facilities and so on. That is tremendously important because it...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sports Funding (27 Apr 2023)

Barry Ward: I acknowledge the extensive rundown the Minister of State has given of the contributions and the commitment that the Government has made to sport. I welcome that and acknowledge it. I am particularly grateful for what the Minister of State said in relation to the issue I raised and I am happy to engage with him after this debate. I do not want to name any organisations on the record but it...

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Barry Ward: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Tánaiste agus gabhaim buíochas leis as ucht teacht anseo chun díospóireacht a dhéanamh linn ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. I welcome a lot of what the Tánaiste said. The recognition in his speech has been tremendously important. I also share his pride in the Defence Forces and what they do for us as a country and...

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Barry Ward: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Barry Ward: I do not agree with this amendment. I do not really understand it either, although I understand where Senator Higgins is coming from in seeking to exclude the Attorney General. I do not understand how the Attorney General who, under section 9, is already entitled to be a member of the commission but, under subsection 9(3), "shall not, as a member of the Commission, have a right to vote on...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Barry Ward: I agree with what has been said, not least because this is exactly the same as my amendment No. 16 on Committee Stage. I will say what I said then. Judges are judges; they are not solicitors or barristers. They may have been in the past. I would not even say a few years after they have been appointed but the day after they have been appointed, judges leave behind any professional biases...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Barry Ward: I thank Senator McDowell for the ongoing homage to the amendments I tabled on Committee Stage and their repetition here on the Order Paper.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Barry Ward: The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach knows I would not want to do that but I acknowledge that I tabled this amendment as No. 17 on Committee Stage, so I cannot but agree with what has been said about it. Again, I believe there is a move here within the Bill to continue what has been provided for in the initial Stages in terms of what I consider to be preposterous purported balances between the...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Barry Ward: Does the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach have to report progress?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coroners Service (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Ward: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire, an Teachta Harris, as ucht teacht isteach chun an cheist seo a fhreagairt. This is a question about coroners. As the Minister knows, the coronial service falls under his Department. It is an important service that provides answers to families and friends regarding a particular death. It also provides important measures for people to prevent similar...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coroners Service (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Ward: I thank the Minister. I take it from his answer that a number of matters are in train, which is very welcome. I also noted what he said about new coroners acting in Dublin to relieve the burden on the senior coroner. In fact, in many respects, it is astonishing we waited until the past few years to put them in place. I attended some of the inquests in the Richmond centre, which are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Ward: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach agus leis an gCeannaire. Ba mhaith liom, i dtosach báire, á rá go bhfuil mé chun leasú a dhéanamh agus a mholadh ar an Ord Gnó chun Bille nua a chur faoi bhráid an tSeanaid. Is é sin an Bille um Cheartas Coiriúil (Ógchiontóirí), 2023. I propose to the Leader and the House an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Ward: Yes, I so propose I am aware that Senator Higgins also proposes an amendment and I do not mind whether it comes before or after No.22.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Juvenile Offenders) Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Ward: I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Justice Act 1990 to provide for non-mandatory life sentences for juvenile offenders in cases of treason and murder, to expand the provisions of section 99 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 relating to suspended sentences to include juvenile offenders, and to amend the Children Act 2001 to allow judicial...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Juvenile Offenders) Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Ward: Dé Máirt seo chugainn.

Seanad: Independent Review of the Handling of Past Complaints of Abuse in St John Ambulance Ireland: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Ward: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I dtús báire, ba mhaith liom a rá cé chomh bródúil agus atá mé as mo chomhghleacaithe Fhine Gael, na Seanadóirí Seery Kearney agus Doherty, a rinne a lán oibre ar an rún seo agus a chuir roimh an Seanad é. Táimid ag labhairt faoi ábhar an-tábhachtach ar fad. Is ábhar...