Results 321-340 of 447 for speaker:Brendan Kenneally

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Motion for Earlier Signature. (28 Jun 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Maritime Safety Bill 2004 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her. I would like to thank the Minister of State for coming here today. This Maritime...

Seanad: Nuclear Plants: Motion. (25 May 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I regret that my time for contributing to this motion is so limited, for it deals with an important subject. Sellafield has health and safety implications for everyone currently living on this island. In addition, given that some nuclear material can remain active for thousands of years, the implications for future generations are clear. The official website of the Sellafield complex shows...

Seanad: Nuclear Plants: Motion. (25 May 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I hope our descendants, however, will be in good health, free from nuclear risk and certainly not at the mercy of the management regime of a death factory which has, to be kind, a history of inefficiency, ineptitude and deceit. We know and accept that we have one of the greatest threats to this country's health and safety on our doorstep, a prime target for terrorist attack. That is not...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Committee and Remaining Stages. (19 May 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I do not have much to add as I spoke extensively some weeks ago on Second Stage. I am glad the Bill has had such a speedy passage. We have been waiting some time for it but there has been general agreement on the legislation. Over the past 12 to 18 months, we have dealt with a large amount of this kind of legislation in the House, dealing with pollution, compensation at sea and the...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000: Second Stage. (10 May 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I welcome this Bill and commend the Minister for bringing it forward. The Bill extends protections for Ireland as a maritime nation and imposes strict requirements on maritime carriers, who were not subject to such rigorous attention in the past. This Bill is legal and technical in nature and, while it is designed to give wide ranging protection to our people and to the environment, it has...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: Previously, I called for a debate on cancer care services and I want to reiterate that call. I have spoken on many occasions about the need for radiotherapy services around the country. I do not wish to labour the point but many people are suffering and we need a debate on this issue. The Department of Health and Children is breaching its own cancer care guidelines over dedicated oncology...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Minister of State for responding to what I said on Committee Stage. Could he confirm whether the provisions also apply to those whose recklessness causes injury or is a danger to those in other vessels?

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Minister of State for responding so well to the various points made in this House on Committee Stage. Some people might wonder how we disposed of 39 amendments so quickly but we had a comprehensive discussion on the Bill on Committee Stage and the Minister of State has responded to all of the issues raised during the debates. The Bill in its original format was 20 pages long,...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I am curious to know why in a number of sections the Minister has increased the fines from €3,000 to €5,000. This is the first place where we are introducing the concept of a €3,000 fine in the Bill. For the sake of consistency perhaps they should all be maintained at €5,000.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for their forbearance during this debate. It was somewhat startling to discover that while the original Bill consisted of 20 pages, the amendments ran to some 27 pages. However, after such a lengthy and comprehensive discussion on Committee Stage, Members will agree we have succeeded in producing legislation that is superior to its original...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I have no problem with what is proposed in amendment No. 25. From a practical point of view, how is an authorised person going to operate within the functional area of another authority? If he or she sees somebody acting illegally in another functional authority area or is pursuing somebody who enters the area of another functional authority, how will he or she obtain authorisation quickly?...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: When this legislation defines "authorised persons" it refers specifically to gardaí. The Bill also refers to various Harbours Acts which provide for harbour masters in many areas. Harbour master positions are statutory and while they can become authorised persons if the harbour boards appoint them, there should be automatic recognition for them in the legislation. I do not understand the...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: Does this measure go far enough? What is the position should such recklessness cause injury or danger to those in other vessels? This amendment does not seem to deal with the issue. Amendment No. 37, which dealt with the sailing of unseaworthy vessels, takes into consideration what may happen to other vessels or people on board other vessels. However, this amendment does not seem to go as...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I have a query with regard to the practical implementation of this measure. I agree totally with the thrust of the legislation. If the person in command of a particular vessel is under the influence of alcohol, the Garda cannot breathalyse him or her. They can only breathalyse such a person under the Road Traffic Acts. Does this mean they cannot do so in this regard? Is this a flaw in the...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: With regard to the Minister's power to appoint authorised persons under this Part, does this mean the persons in question will be able to operate in any harbour authority area, local authority area or inland waterway or will they be confined to operating in specific areas?

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: The Minister of State noted that persons with powers of arrest must be suitably trained, which is clearly the case with regard to gardaí. What provisions are in place to ensure authorised persons are suitably trained? Are they laid down in legislation and, if not, what procedures will apply?

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: In respect of amendments Nos. 9 and 19, is there some future plan to extend the remit of Waterways Ireland to take over the functions of local authorities in this area? The legislation seems to place Waterways Ireland at a plane just above that of the other bodies. The provisions indicate that local authorities and harbour companies can enter into joint agreements. I assume this means, for...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank the Minister of State for ensuring the change contained in amendment No.15, which I referred to in my speech on Second Stage. With modern technologies and the new type of vehicles available, the legislation could have become redundant very quickly. This is a sensible move on the part of the Minister of State, for which I thank him.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Brendan Kenneally: Would it be possible to have a debate on the provision of cancer care throughout the country? Within the past week or so one of the consultant oncologists in the southern region of the Health Service Executive resigned. This leaves only one oncologist in that area. It is ironic that the remaining person was previously in Waterford, in the former South Eastern Health Board area, and is now in...