Results 201-220 of 740 for speaker:Gerard Murphy

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

Gerard Murphy: I did not realise we would discuss the home defence Bill in conjunction with these amendments but I am glad that Deputy Lynch brought it up because it is within the Minister's remit to allow her deal with the issues she has mentioned. Many Members of this House are concerned about this, including those who initiated the Bill, which is at a preliminary stage. We are asking the Minister to...

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

Gerard Murphy: ——could not equally be amended on Committee and Report Stages to deal with some of the issues Members raise. The most important issue is that it indicates to people that they are entitled to defend their homes, to have some legal protection and not to be sued by the person who invades their property or attacks their person if they try to defend themselves or their families. Many of these...

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

Gerard Murphy: One can use a poker.

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

Gerard Murphy: The Minister can try that out by accepting the Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006 and seeing whether we can sort out our differences by means of amendments on Committee and Report Stages.

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

Gerard Murphy: While I accept the Minister's statement on shooting competitions and shooting ranges, can he assure me that in these circumstances an 18 year old cannot roam around the country with a 14 year old who has a certificate? Does the Minister think allowing an 18 year old and a 14 year old to walk around the countryside with guns provides adequate protection to the public?

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

Gerard Murphy: The Minister confirms that an 18 year old and a 14 year old can wander around farmlands with two loaded guns and that is the only restriction or supervision affecting them.

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

Gerard Murphy: He could carry it but not possess it.

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

Gerard Murphy: I move amendment No. 79: In page 36, line 30, to delete "over 18 years of age" and substitute ", aged not less than 21 years,".

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

Gerard Murphy: I move amendment No. 73: In page 33, lines 49 to 51, to delete all words from and including ", or" in line 49 down to and including "determine," in line 51. This is a simple amendment. Deputy Jim O'Keeffe proposes that a precise time of 28 days, as stated in the Bill, should be provided for without room for interpretation.

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

Gerard Murphy: I move amendment No. 76: In page 36, line 22, to delete "over 14 years of age" and substitute ", aged not less than 16 years,". Most of the amendments in this group relate to the ages at which people would be allowed to hold various certificates or perform various acts. Deputy Jim O'Keeffe believes the age limits provided for in the Bill are too low and should be raised to those proposed in...

Written Answers — Importation of Birds: Importation of Birds (27 Jun 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps which she is taking to stop the illegal import of exotic birds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23603/06]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (27 Jun 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the procedures to be employed to distribute the sugar compensation package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23615/06]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (27 Jun 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reasons for non payment of a farm retirement pension to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary, for the period from the date of application July 28, 2003, to date payment of pension commenced in 2004; and if retrospective payment will be paid to the person to cover that period. [24762/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jun 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the appeal of a person (details supplied) for permanent leave to remain here will be dealt with; and the reason his stated policy is not being implemented in this case. [24745/06]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (27 Jun 2006)

Gerard Murphy: I move amendment No. 18: In page 18, after line 47, to insert the following: "(2) In issuing a warrant under subsection (1), a judge of the District Court shall— (a) have jurisdiction to issue a warrant for any District, (b) not be jurisdictionally limited to the District wherein he or she ordinarily sits, and (c) not be obliged to be physically present in any District or in a District in...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (27 Jun 2006)

Gerard Murphy: That is right.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (27 Jun 2006)

Gerard Murphy: In that context, will the extra detention periods not be used unless there are video-taping facilities?

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (27 Jun 2006)

Gerard Murphy: I have some difficulty with the Minister's logic. Mine must be at fault as I am sure his is correct. On the one hand, he stated video-taping will be available in nearly all Garda stations, yet the detention period will exist where there are no video facilities in certain circumstances. On the other hand, he claims it does not matter because if that happened, the evidence acquired during that...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (27 Jun 2006)

Gerard Murphy: I move amendment No. 10: In page 16, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: "(k) preventing any person from photographing or otherwise recording the crime scene and/or anything at the scene.". The purpose of the amendment is to give the Garda authority to prevent tabloid newspapers or others from sensationalising a crime scene.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (27 Jun 2006)

Gerard Murphy: In view of the Minister's reply and given that new technology would effectively prevent the Garda from enforcing such a requirement, I propose to withdraw the amendment.