Results 16,101-16,120 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter

Magdalene Laundries (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the House on this important issue. As many Members will know, I have long believed the issues raised by, or on behalf of, those women and girls who were resident in the Magdalene laundries must be fully investigated. I have great sympathy for the women concerned and want to help in bringing closure to this issue for the individuals concerned. Senior...

Magdalene Laundries (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I expect to bring the matter before the Government by the end of the first week in June at the very latest, if not this month. I expect to be in a position to make certain announcements after my colleagues in government have had an opportunity to consider the matter. I hope matters will be advanced in a positive and helpful way as a consequence of the proposals that will be brought forward.

Global Intelligence Forum (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I would not want to deprive the Deputy of the opportunity to ask a supplementary question before he receives his first answer. If he would like to go ahead, I am quite happy to sit down and relax for a couple of moments. We seem to be going at a rate of knots at this stage.

Global Intelligence Forum (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: He will.

Global Intelligence Forum (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I know the Deputy is anticipating yet another conspiracy advanced by the US Government. I am anticipating the protest about capitalist imperialism and the possibility of demonstrations being held in Waterford. If the Deputy listens to the answer, perhaps he will be somewhat enlightened.

Global Intelligence Forum (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised that my Department has accepted an invitation to be represented at the second annual Global Intelligence Forum. Intelligence, of course, is very important.

Global Intelligence Forum (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: It is, indeed.

Global Intelligence Forum (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: A well known legal phrase is, Res ipsa loquitur. The Global Intelligence Forum is due to take place in Dungarvan from 11 to 13 July. I understand the forum which is organised by Mercyhurst College, in partnership with the Waterford local authorities - the Waterford local authorities have not yet been taken over by the CIA - is one of a number of outreach initiatives on which the college has...

Global Intelligence Forum (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I would not wish to unduly upset the Deputy but it might not be a surprise to him to hear that "Spooks" is my favourite television programme. It is a great pity it is not on television at present. It should also not surprise the Deputy that there is substantial co-operation between us and the United States in dealing with organised crime and international terrorism. There is also...

Global Intelligence Forum (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy is yet again revealing his eccentric and odd views of this world. He is overwhelmed personally with conspiracy theories and, despite denying it, an anti-US bias. He apparently loves the American people but does not want us to engage with or talk to them, which is an odd way of viewing the world. This is the second year that Mercyhurst College, which is based in Pennsylvania, has...

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The programme for Government is unambiguous in its commitment to the principle that the white collar criminal must be made amenable for his or her crime. As Minster for Justice and Equality, my top priority is to restore the faith of the Irish people that this principle will be as vigorously applied to white collar crime as it is to all...

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: This legislation should have been enacted a year ago.

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Not this.

Crime Levels (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am conscious of public concern about the extent to which offences continue to be committed by persons on bail. I share that concern. Our bail law must be continually reviewed to ensure that all possible avenues are taken to protect the public against the commission of crime, particularly serious crime, by persons on bail. In doing this, we have to take account of the restrictions which...

Crime Levels (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: There are not what I would describe as daily vacancies in the prisons. The reality is that our prisons are severely overcrowded. It is a matter of great concern to me that such is the case. It is a consequence of appallingly bad planning by the previous Government over a period of 14 years, which has created the anomaly that approximately 15% of those who should be serving prison sentences...

Proposed Legislation (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: A personal insolvency Bill is in the course of being developed in my Department to provide for a new framework for settlement and enforcement of debt and for personal insolvency. I have engaged in detailed discussions with officials in my Department with regard to the content of such a Bill. The provision of this legislation is a commitment under the EU-IMF programme and is intended for...

Proposed Legislation (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: What is envisaged is the enactment of comprehensive legislation in the area of insolvency which will substantially reform current law and provide new structures to facilitate addressing issues of debt. The structures will vary depending on the level of debt and the nature of the debts held by the individuals concerned. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that as we are in the developmental...

Legal Services (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have no function as Minister in the investigation of complaints against a solicitor or barrister for overcharging. Generally, when a person takes issue with costs incurred as a result of a legal action he or she opts to have them taxed by the Office of the Taxing Master. The Taxing Master, as a court officer attached to the High Court structure, provides an independent and impartial...

Legal Services (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputy for asking so many questions. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle may not allow me to answer all of them but I will do my best to work my way through. On the first issue, the State can appeal to the Taxing Master but the reality is that the State is not normally in conflict with the Chief State Solicitor's office over a costs issue. However, if, for instance, the State or a State...