Results 281-300 of 447 for speaker:Brendan Kenneally

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: The Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources recently came across a man in the west who wanted to put a small wind turbine in his back garden to power some of his home's electricity needs and reduce energy costs. The circumference of the turbine would have been smaller than a satellite dish, yet while one does not need planning permission for a satellite dish, he must...

Seanad: Garda Deployment. (28 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment and the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, for coming to the House to take it. The proposal I put forward is self-explanatory. There is a problem with gardaí doing clerical work in that they are not doing what they were trained to do. We send them to Templemore for 18 months or two years; I am not sure...

Seanad: Garda Deployment. (28 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Minister of State for the his reply. His comment that a number of posts that are filled at present by members of the force could be filled by civilians echoes my point. I hope the Minister will be in a position to sort that out as soon as possible.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: When we discussed this matter on Committee Stage, I noted that the amendments proposed then could provide for a way around the legislation, although I accept Senator McHugh's bona fides when he denies any such intention. We are trying to tighten up the legislation as best we can and the Minister has indicated that provision for this matter was made elsewhere in the Bill. I fear that an...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Minister and his staff for their diligence and help during the passage of this legislation. I also thank Opposition spokespersons and those who contributed on Second Stage. A long time seems to have passed since the Bill was published. There were extensive discussions on the Bill at meetings of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. This Bill was...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: This is an area of the Bill on which I have a difference of opinion with the Minister in terms of what we are doing, as many of the sanctions being laid down, particularly in respect of some of the smaller operators, are far too severe for silly minor offences. Such offences can happen even with the best will in the world. I will not rehash my comments on Second Stage when I gave a number of...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: As we are on the last section, I move that we conclude Committee Stage now.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: As I understand it no amendments are to be proposed on Report Stage, therefore, I propose that we take Report Stage now.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: It is listed for 2.30 p.m. tomorrow. Does Senator McHugh mean this afternoon or tomorrow afternoon?

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I do not understand the procedure.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I suggest that Report Stage be taken this afternoon if possible.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: We had a slot from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. today for Committee Stage. Report Stage would probably not take that long. Perhaps we could take Report Stage at 3 p.m. if the Opposition agrees.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: That is fine. I propose that Report Stage be taken at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I fully accept Senator McHugh's bona fides and what he said earlier about his party not wanting to see any way around the law but he will forgive me for thinking a couple of his amendments, including this one, seem to suggest that. This issue is not really about fishermen but about transporters, processors and so on. I have heard of many incidents over the years where lorries have arrived at...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I do not understand the point of deleting the subsection as it is common sense to dispose of confiscated fish and get the best possible price for them. Who will receive the proceeds of any such sale? If a fisherman is subsequently found not guilty of breaking the law, will the proceeds of the sale be returned to him?

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I do not see any reason to delete this subsection. There was much debate on Second Stage regarding a provision for firing into vessels. Some Members made a fuss about that matter, although I did not have a problem with it. I foresee circumstances where such actions will be necessary because some fairly unsavoury characters can be met at sea. Gardaí, Defence Forces personnel and people who...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I would welcome the Minister's clarification on this, and I sympathise with Senator McHugh's proposal. As we well know with our court system, God knows how long it can take for an appeal to be heard. It is not beyond the realms of possibility that a fisherman would win the appeal, but would have been without the boat for a period of three, six or 12 months while waiting for the appeal. This...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: A common theme ran through many of the contributions on Second Stage of the Bill. Nobody had any real difficulty with the concept that where people break the law, they should be punished. The problem for many Members related to the type of penalties that were laid down, although I will not address that issue now as it will be dealt with during consideration of another amendment. A number of...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I also wish to welcome the Minister to the House. To date, this measure has prompted widespread debate at the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. Many stakeholders have attended that committee to give their views on the proposed legislation. The Bill has been extensively aired in the Lower House and there has been much media coverage. It has provoked a wide debate...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: I concur with other speakers who called for a debate on what happened on the streets of our capital city last Saturday. I agree there is a certain cohort among our community which was opposed to this parade because of those who would march in it. For once, however, I find myself in agreement with Senator Ryan that it did not matter to most of the rioters who was marching; the parade was...