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Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: So far, in this debate, the amendment was pressed in terms of the effect on the respondent. In dealing with that, I mentioned that the order would lapse but, of course, the order can be confirmed and I wish to emphasise that. Therefore, from the perspective of the respondent, once he or she is in court, he or she is in a position to meet. If the respondent wishes to have an adjournment – I...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No. The phrase "as soon as practicable" was chosen because in matters of service, as in matters of domestic violence, the circumstances vary enormously. To put a rigid time limit on it would be quite inappropriate, having regard to different locations at which potential parties to court actions may reside or carry on their business or be available for service in a transient or permanent way...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: What will happen under this legislation is not unusual. It happens in many court proceedings that an interim order is obtained, such as to restrain a manufacturer from operating a particular manufacturing process because it is a nuisance. There is no strict time limit but the case will normally return within five or six days. The manufacturer may say he is not in a position to meet the case...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The judge is not extending the interim order, because the respondent is present. Once the respondent is present there is power to make a confirming order. Therefore, in those circumstances the judge can make a confirming order of limited duration so that the respondent has the necessary time to prepare before making the case in court. That power is available within the discretion of the...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I fully appreciate the reasons given by the Senators for tabling this amendment. I am prepared to examine the matter in the context of the promised family law legislation. The Supreme Court, however, did not rule that ex parte protection orders were unconstitutional. The legal advice available to me is that there are sufficient grounds to distinguish the two types of order. The orders are...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to thank Senators for their consideration of the Bill. I appreciate the spirit in which Opposition Members have tabled their amendments but I am constrained by legal advice in this matter. The Bill flowed from a decision of the Supreme Court and we were anxious to ensure that everything complied with the law.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Colleges of Education. (12 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am glad the Senator has given me the opportunity to outline the position regarding capital development at Mary Immaculate College of Education, Limerick. The Minister for Education and Science acknowledges the contribution and commitment of Mary Immaculate College of Education to teacher education in this country. Its response to the demand for additional primary teaching places is...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Cervical Smear Tests. (12 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Does the Senator want to outline the position at greater length?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Cervical Smear Tests. (12 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Minister for Health and Children and I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. The Senator's concerns relate to the restricted availability of smear kits in the South Eastern Health Board area. These kits are supplied by the board to smeartakers, predominantly GPs, in order to assist them in the provision of services in the case of women who present for opportunistic cervical...

Seanad: Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements. (11 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There is no denying the extent of under age drinking in Ireland. However, the problem of drinking is not restricted to under age or young categories but affects all age groups. The Health Behaviour in School Aged Children survey, published in 1999, found that over half of young people begin experimenting with alcohol before the age of 12. In the younger age groups, under 15 years, more boys...

Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I made no promises.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Cancer Treatment Services. (21 Nov 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I thank the Senator for raising this matter on the Adjournment and for giving me this opportunity on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, to set out the current position on the development of radiotherapy services nationally and in the Mid-Western Health Board specifically. As the Senator is aware, the Minister established an expert working group on...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Cancer Treatment Services. (21 Nov 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There was no information in my reply on that. If necessary, I can ask officials from the Department to communicate with the Senator.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Hospital Accommodation. (21 Nov 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am dealing with this matter on behalf of my colleague the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, who is fully aware and appreciative of the services Roscommon County Hospital provides for the population in its catchment area. Throughout the years the hospital has served the community well in areas such as surgery, medicine, geriatric assessment and psychiatry, as well as providing...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (23 Oct 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have no plans to visit Newcastle West. The Senator will be aware that the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, has been assigned special responsibility for the elderly at the Department of Health and Children. I take this opportunity, on behalf of my colleague the Minister for Health and Children, to set out the current position of the health services. I thank the Senators for their...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (23 Oct 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Thank you.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Medical Indemnity Claims. (23 Oct 2002)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am replying to this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin. I will have to trespass on your patience, a Chathaoirligh, as this is a somewhat complex and technical matter. One of the great difficulties which arises when litigation is resorted to is how to assist those who have a very great need. Some people are able to obtain substantial,...