Results 1-5 of 5 for tenet speaker:Dermot Ahern

Seanad: Fines Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: ...the principle of equality of impact upon offenders of different means. The commission reiterated those recommendations in a further report in 2003. The concept of equality of impact is a central tenet of the Law Reform Commission's recommendations and of the Bill. This issue has been closely examined by the Office of the Attorney General and the drafter has looked at it again since...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: ...a parent is attending university and paying the costs of that course of study should not in itself permit their child to access State education services. In terms of legislation, the underlying tenet that a foreign national and any accompanying dependants should not be an undue burden on the State is reflected in section 4 of the Immigration Act 2004 where it is included as one of the...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (21 Mar 2007)

Dermot Ahern: ...partners, real issues remain regarding aspects of the law that appear to contravene international human rights laws. I believe that genuine respect for human rights and internationally accepted tenets of transitional justice are an important part of Afghanistan's development.

Middle East Peace Process. (6 Oct 2005)

Dermot Ahern: ...diplomacy on this issue. The quartet has actively condemned this and it would have much more influence in trying to get the Israelis to cease what they are doing, which is contrary to the tenets and principles laid down in the roadmap.

Seanad: Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (6 May 2004)

Dermot Ahern: ...monetary amount. I concur with this approach as it facilitates a clearer understanding of what is being proposed by all who will read this Bill. Transparency and clarity of understanding is a key tenet of the Government's White Paper on better regulation, which was launched by the Taoiseach in January this year and the approach being taken in this Bill is in line with the spirit of easier...