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Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 18: In page 20, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following: 14.—Where a jurisdiction permits adoption otherwise than through the Central Authority of that jurisdiction, the adoptive parent or parents may arrange for the carrying out of the adoption without the restriction of obtaining a referral from a Central Authority in the originating state but subject to the...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 20: In page 21, to delete lines 6 to 15 and substitute the following: 16.—(1) A child shall not be placed for adoption, nor may an application be made by the mother or a relative of the child for an adoption order, without the consent of the father or the court where the father is a guardian or is named on the child's birth certificate. (2) Where subsection (1) does not...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 21: In page 23, line 2, before "it" to insert "the father has committed an offence such that".

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 25: In page 24, line 18, after "consideration" to insert the following: ", and it shall be presumed unless the contrary is shown that the welfare of the child is best promoted in the society of either or both of the child's natural parents, if either or both of them wish to exercise that role".

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 26: In page 24, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: "(2) In any matter, application or proceedings referred to in this section, such regard shall be had to the views, if any, of the child, as is appropriate having regard to the child's age and understanding.". This inserts a provision for the rights of the child. Section 24(2) refers to the child but it...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I disagree with the Minister of State. I know many children under seven years who are well able to express their views and opinions, and who have a right in this fundamental adoption issue to have their voice heard. I do not know why the arbitrary age of seven has been identified in the legislation. Some children are more mature than others at that age but children tend to be well able to...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: Lest there be any doubt, I am not proposing to delete anything from section 24. I am proposing the addition of something.

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I am not trying to reduce the rights of children over seven years of age in any way. Rather, I am trying to include the rights of children aged less than seven years. According to the Minister of State, the Bill is about the best interests of the child, but adults can sometimes believe they are acting in those interests without listening to the child. If the child has something to say, his...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 27: In page 24, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: "(2) In order to vindicate the welfare of the child referred to in this section, the State shall support the provision of comprehensive post adoption specialised services that respect the child's best interests.". My party and I feel strongly on this section and I will press the amendment to a vote. The...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I support Deputy Shatter's argument. This Bill is supposed to be in the best interests of the child but serious confusion still arises in regard to children who are being adopted by their natural mothers and their relationship with their adoptive and natural fathers. In many ways society is ahead of the proposals in this legislation. We must be frank and honest in giving information to...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 6: In page 16, line 5, after "text" to insert "in the English language". This is a technical amendment. It is not as important as the core issues in the Bill, but I will move it formally. It seeks to insert the phrase "in the English language" because there is also an authentic French text. It would be more accurate to indicate that we are talking about the English...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I will not press the amendment, but I am concerned that somebody could decide to use the text in the French language and legitimately argue a case using the French text, which might cause a problem. However, I will not press it because it is clear the Minister of State will not accept it.

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: Amendment No. 31 in this grouping is in my name and seeks to deal with the same issue. Many people live outside the State for a number of years. They settle down and decide they want to have children and may subsequently adopt. When they come back to Ireland they want to have their family appropriately recognised. I believe the Minister of State has accepted the intention behind my...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 9: In page 16, line 30, after "Convention" to insert the following: "and includes an adoption from a country other than one a party to the Hague Convention or a bilateral agreement if the Authority considers that the adoption can be effected from a third country in a manner compatible with this Act".

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: Amendment No. 25 states, "it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is shown that the welfare of the child is best promoted in the society of either or both of the child's natural parents, if either or both of them wish to exercise that role". There should be an assumption in the Bill that a child would be better off with his or her natural parents, unless there are reasons this should not...

Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces; when he intends to commence recruitment to bring the strength of the Defence Forces back up to 10,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23359/10]

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (1 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will comment on reports that he has called for a partial break up of Bord Gáis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23044/10]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has held talks with a company (details supplied) which is hoping to create thousands of jobs here in marine energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23045/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (1 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Finance when the EU Consumer Credit Directive will be incorporated into Irish law; if it will be done by way of primary legislation or statutory instrument; if it will take account of the significant difference between credit unions and other credit institutions in the regime that will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23230/10]

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Jan O'Sullivan: That is agreed.