Results 161-180 of 218 for speaker:Tony Kett

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I have a certain amount of sympathy with Senator Terry's amendment. It is the case that gardaí moonlight in this sphere of activity, as do members of the Defence Forces and even prison officers to a lesser extent. It is also true that gardaí may go to a premises and seek the licence from the individual operating the security service, with whom the gardaí may also have worked. The same does...

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Second Stage. (31 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I thank my colleague, Senator Feeney, for sharing time. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Callely. It is a while since we sat shoulder to shoulder on Dublin City Council. He is the living example of what hard work and commitment does for a person. If I ask a question which the Minister of State may have already addressed in his contribution, I apologise. I was at a meeting of the...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Second Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Bill. I promise that I will say nothing about the fact that the Minister is once again in the Seanad. This Bill will set up a private security authority to supervise and monitor the industry. The main function of the authority is to operate a licensing system for the providers of the services. I hope this will improve standards and give confidence both to those involved in the...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Second Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: It seems that drugs are sold in discos all the time. If a doorman, or whatever he might be called, were trained in all these areas, he would be confident in his ability to do the job, and the venue patrons would be equally confident there are people working there trained to a standard which makes patrons feel safe. In this way the situation would be much improved. The right of recourse to the...

Seanad: Private Security Services Bill 2001: Second Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: That settles that. I welcome the Bill. It is another advance over a range of issues in terms of how we live our lives. It is unfortunate that we must bring in so much legislation to regulate society and to protect ourselves from ourselves.

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Second Stage. (11 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Bill. The Minister is to be congratulated on his ongoing commitment to ensure that the changes required in legislation for the times we live in are occupying his mind. While I might feel overworked as a result of this, I believe the Minister is making a meaningful contribution to the laws of this land. This Bill will be welcomed by many, particularly those who have been taken to...

Seanad: Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (11 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: It is meant as a compliment. As the Minister is working so hard, he is making Senators work equally hard. The purpose of this Bill is to reform the law relating to the administration and management of the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána ombudsman commission will replace the Garda Complaints Board. The Garda Síochána in its 1999 annual report admitted that the force was not in a...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for bringing forward this comprehensive legislation. Unlike Senator Terry, who chastised the Minister for not being here often enough, I think the Minister is here far too often.

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (4 Feb 2004)

Tony Kett: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Second Stage. (4 Feb 2004)

Tony Kett: I welcome the legislation, which transposes EU directives into domestic law. I welcome all legislation which seeks to assist or enhance the lives of people who feel marginalised or feel they are on the periphery of society. We have come a long way over the past ten years in terms of legislation and people's attitudes to equality. The Government parties were at the helm when most of the...

Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate the Leader for adding this important issue to the clár. While I do not recall this issue being discussed in the House in the past, it is an issue that will occupy significant debate time in the future. I compliment the voluntary organisations working at the coalface in this area. The helping hand they give to the unfortunate people who suffer...

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Defamation: Statements. (10 Dec 2003)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister again. It is becoming a habit. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. It is a topic involving serious difficulty. I understand why the Minister decided to adopt so much of the advice he received from his consultations, although I heard him being accused of having made up his mind on certain issues. However, it is probably one of the most important pieces...

Seanad: Independent Monitoring Commission Bill 2003: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2003)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister and the Bill. I was thinking as I listened to the Minister that he is taking benchmarking a little seriously because every time he is here, we have to be here and we may look for more. This is a very important Bill because 30 years of violence have left a legacy of pain and distrust. It is understandable that pain and distrust would endure even while serious progress...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. (12 Nov 2003)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McDowell, to the House. That he is one of the most frequent ministerial visitors to this House is an indication of the amount of legislative work he is doing. The legal system is central to the notion of what it is to work in a civilised society because it impacts on all our lives in one way or another. The Bill before the House will amend the operation of the...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Tony Kett: I welcome the Minister of State. As someone who cut my teeth with him around the streets of Drumcondra in our early political days, it is a pleasure to see him in the position he now holds. I wish him luck and congratulate him on the fine work that he has done so far. The Fine Gael motion asks the Government to do something about the escalating drug culture. I counter that by congratulating...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Tony Kett: That is not what I said.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Tony Kett: The Senator is wrong, I did not say that.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Tony Kett: Senator Bannon's problem is that he does not listen.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2003)

Tony Kett: Will the Leader ask the appropriate Minister to come to the House to discuss the financing of voluntary organisations working in the area of disability? Many of us have received their pre-budget submissions in which they express concern about core deficits and staffing shortages. Great progress has been made in this area since 1996 or thereabouts. It would be a shame if we were to take a step...