Results 1,241-1,260 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister for the time he has spent here and for the lengthy explanations he gave on many of the amendments tabled. All we want is a fair system. I agree with much of what the Minister has said. There have to be rules and regulations and they must be applied in the interests of all concerned. It is important to treat applicants in a fair and transparent way. I thank everyone,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - School Funding. (30 Jan 2003)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State to the Seanad. I also welcome the French Minister and his party and I hope they enjoy their visit. I am raising a very local issue which I am sure will be familiar to the Minister of State as it is in his own area. I have received a number of queries from schools in our local area who are concerned that Fingal County Council will no longer collect waste from...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Sheila Terry: I also call on the Leader to ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come to the House for a debate on crime, which has been highlighted by recent events in Limerick. I refer to the call by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors for more help. The association stated crime was almost out of control and unless its members received the necessary assistance, the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Sheila Terry: I am sorry. That was not intended.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I wish to extend seasons greetings to you, a Chathaoirligh, all the staff, the Leader of the House and all Members. As a new Member to the House, I appreciate all the help that has been forthcoming from everybody. It is very much appreciated. I also extend my good wishes to John McCabe. I want to raise an issue of serious concern which has been raised in the House several times and on which...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (19 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: It must be said again that the intention of this Bill is to reduce the number of people who may seek asylum in Ireland.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (19 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: It certainly does. That is the intention and the effect of this Bill – that the number of people who can come into this country to seek asylum will be reduced. In fact, it will be reduced to nought because it is the carrier at source who will decide who should travel to the country and if somebody does not have the necessary documentation, he or she will be denied the right to travel and,...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (19 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I wish to draw the Minister of State's attention to section 2(8) where it is stated, "The Minister may from time to time draw up and publish guidelines". This is extremely vague and I suggest it be changed to "should" or "shall", whichever is most appropriate. The subsection further states that the Minister shall "publish guidelines concerning steps to be taken by carriers to ensure...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I want to make a point on the issue of the carrier and vehicles. The definition of "carrier" would include carriers of goods who transport persons lacking the required documentation into the State. If it is shown that such a carrier deliberately transports people and vehicles, or compartments of vehicles designed for goods, they should be dealt with under the legislation covering the illegal...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: Does the Illegal Trafficking Act not cover people brought in illegally on commercial goods vehicles and, if so, should we not just deal here with carriers of passengers? Obviously these would be buses, cars and people carriers.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: As I mentioned earlier, I want the word "carrier" changed to "carriers" on Report Stage.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I want to clarify the effect of this section. Is the State giving up its responsibilities in determining who should or should not apply for —

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I am seeking clarification on the section. Is the State reneging on its obligation to assess applications for asylum and putting the onus back on the carrier? It seems the carrier will decide at the port who should or should not travel to our country. That will deny someone the right to seek asylum here. It is the State's obligation, but we are giving that authority to the carrier. Perhaps...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I support this amendment. The carrier is the person who will decide whether somebody is fit to land in the country. This takes away the responsibility from the country to decide on and assess an application. The effect of this section will be to drive forward the illegal passage of persons into the country and put lives in danger, as happened in County Wexford some time ago. Putting the onus...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: This Bill is definitely seeking to reduce the number of people seeking asylum here. While I respect what the Minister is trying to do, I am extremely concerned about the genuine people who wish to seek asylum and who will be denied that opportunity because of the Bill. I accept what the Minister said, namely, that he will introduce some measures to address the cases of people in exceptional...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: That is not true. I asked about genuine cases.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: That is unfair.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I respect what the Minister is doing and believe we need to have controls in place. The fact that we have no controls is putting great stress and strain on the resources of the State. If one was to consider the asylum applications of the many who have come to this country, perhaps their applications would not be granted. While I agree we need controls, I am concerned that we must make...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I ask the Leader of the House to raise with the Minister for Education and Science an issue which has been causing great concern in recent days, that is, the condemning of the building at Coláiste Mhuire in Parnell Square. Parents and teachers received letters in recent days notifying them that the building is unfit for habitation or use and that when the school year begins after Christmas...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I am seeking a debate.