Results 17,401-17,420 of 19,414 for speaker:Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 162: In page 68, to delete lines 19 to 25.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 164: In page 69, line 8, after "sentence" to insert the following: "and (c) the circumstances in which the offence occurred including any aggravating and mitigating factors, extent of violent behaviour, character, age, previous criminal record, family circumstances, expressions of remorse, whether alternatives to custody would be a more appropriate sentence or part thereof...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 171: In page 73, to delete lines 11 to 40 and to delete pages 74 to 77. Is é an rud atá i gceist ag an leasú seo agus na leasuithe ina dhiaidh sin, Uimh. 171 go 177, le chéile, ná fáil réidh leis an chuid seo den Acht ina hiomláine ó líne 11 ar leathanach 73 ar aghaidh go dtí leathanach 77. Sin an chéad leasú, agus muna bhfuil an tAire sásta glacadh leis, tá...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 121: In page 53, line 33, after "may" to insert "at the earliest possible opportunity". The amendment is self-explanatory. In all such cases the phrase "at the earliest possible opportunity" should be used instead of "when possible".

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I still do not see what the problem is in stating that the appeal must happen at the earliest possible opportunity. The previous provision contains a time line to the effect that "an appeal shall be made within 30 days of receipt of notice of the decision". I am not imposing a time limit on the appeal. The "earliest possible opportunity" allows for the possibility that somebody is ill but...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: When he presented this Bill last night, Deputy Jim O'Keeffe argued that it is the victim, rather than the criminal, whose rights should be protected by law. However, the law must strike a balance between the rights of victims and those of alleged criminals. We should not forget that a fundamental premise on which our justice system is supposedly built is the presumption of innocence until...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: By the Deputy's own admission, he is advocating measures that run counter to the Constitution. How does this lie with the Deputy's proposed coalition partners? The coalition of the confused does not know where it stands on neutrality, the privatisation of Aer Lingus and this right wing criminal justice agenda. The Labour Party should reject that agenda and form a progressive coalition with An...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The specific reason the inspector enters any premises is to ensure it is not being used for rifle or pistol shooting. It would be appropriate if a member of the Garda Síochána were in attendance with the inspector on such an occasion. However, if the Minister is not willing to accept the amendment, I will not press it.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 113: In page 49, line 44, after "purpose" to insert the following: ", has secure storage for required material and equipment and is separate and distinct from living quarters". On Committee Stage we had a not very informed discussion on this area of the Bill. I stated that I would table an amendment so that, as is the case with rifles and other weapons held under licence,...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The intention was not to require that the equipment be kept at a different location from that at which the work is done. Perhaps the amendment is badly worded. In using the term "secure storage" my intention was that a form of storage such as the secure cabinets used to store rifles in houses would be used. In using the term "living quarters" my intention was that this material would not be...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 115: In page 51, to delete lines 42 to 47. My comments are addressed to a series of amendments I have in this grouping, namely, amendments Nos. 115, 116, 129, 131, 136, 138, 142, 144, 149, 150, 158, 159, 162 and 164. My amendments fall into two categories, one of which encompasses those proposing to delete those parts of the section with which I do not agree. I am,...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: As long as the Deputy does not kill them it does not matter.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: We must remind ourselves that the maximum sentence for crimes of this nature is life imprisonment. It has been open to the Judiciary to impose such a sentence. We were right to criticise the Judiciary from the outside for the lenient sentences it imposed in many cases in the past. I do not know whether the provision that was introduced to allow lenient sentences to be appealed applies in this...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: While I do not agree with the Fine Gael Bill, there are times when a particular type of approach is needed from the Judiciary, or when it should be given the discretion to take more than previous weapons offences into account. That is the effect of most of my amendments in this grouping. Some of the other amendments propose the deletion of entire sections of the Bill, as I have said. It is...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Go on, it will not do any harm.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 116: In page 52, line 33, after "sentence" to insert the following: "and (c) the circumstances in which the offence occurred including any aggravating and mitigating factors, extent of violent behaviour, character, age, previous criminal record, family circumstances, expressions of remorse, whether alternatives to custody would be a more appropriate sentence or part...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: One could have a shotgun round as well.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: One can get rounds for shotguns which have a single pellet in them.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: There are other provisions in the Bill in regard to making rounds at home and so on.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No. 106: In page 46, line 12, after "it" to insert the following: ", accompanied by a member of An Garda Síochána not below the rank of sergeant and with consent of a Garda Síochána superintendent". This is a simple amendment to ensure a member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of sergeant is involved rather than just anybody, as is stated at present.