Results 61-80 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: That is not true. I asked about genuine cases.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: That is unfair.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I respect what the Minister is doing and believe we need to have controls in place. The fact that we have no controls is putting great stress and strain on the resources of the State. If one was to consider the asylum applications of the many who have come to this country, perhaps their applications would not be granted. While I agree we need controls, I am concerned that we must make...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I wish to extend seasons greetings to you, a Chathaoirligh, all the staff, the Leader of the House and all Members. As a new Member to the House, I appreciate all the help that has been forthcoming from everybody. It is very much appreciated. I also extend my good wishes to John McCabe. I want to raise an issue of serious concern which has been raised in the House several times and on which...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (19 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: It must be said again that the intention of this Bill is to reduce the number of people who may seek asylum in Ireland.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (19 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: It certainly does. That is the intention and the effect of this Bill – that the number of people who can come into this country to seek asylum will be reduced. In fact, it will be reduced to nought because it is the carrier at source who will decide who should travel to the country and if somebody does not have the necessary documentation, he or she will be denied the right to travel and,...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (19 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I wish to draw the Minister of State's attention to section 2(8) where it is stated, "The Minister may from time to time draw up and publish guidelines". This is extremely vague and I suggest it be changed to "should" or "shall", whichever is most appropriate. The subsection further states that the Minister shall "publish guidelines concerning steps to be taken by carriers to ensure...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Sheila Terry: I also call on the Leader to ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come to the House for a debate on crime, which has been highlighted by recent events in Limerick. I refer to the call by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors for more help. The association stated crime was almost out of control and unless its members received the necessary assistance, the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Sheila Terry: I am sorry. That was not intended.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - School Funding. (30 Jan 2003)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State to the Seanad. I also welcome the French Minister and his party and I hope they enjoy their visit. I am raising a very local issue which I am sure will be familiar to the Minister of State as it is in his own area. I have received a number of queries from schools in our local area who are concerned that Fingal County Council will no longer collect waste from...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, line 12, to delete '"carrier"' and substitute '"carriers of passengers"'. I ask for the Minister's advice on this matter. As the Bill stands, I understand it will apply to those who carry goods as well as passengers. Carriers of goods who unknowingly or unwittingly carry passengers are already covered by the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act, 2000 which...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I second it.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 4: In page 5, line 17, to delete "may from time to time" and substitute "shall". Having raised this matter with the Minister at an earlier meeting, I am now asking him to tighten up the provision thus making it imperative that guidelines would be drawn up. Section 2(8) should state "the Minister shall draw up and publish guidelines .". If we leave it as suggested, that...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I withdraw the amendment, based on what the Minister has said. My intention was to make the provision obligatory because it is too open. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn Amendment No. 5 not moved.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I second amendment No. 8. I agree with Senator Tuffy's remarks. Five days is too short a timeframe to provide a reasonable opportunity for individuals to seek accommodation and a permanent address.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I second this amendment.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 23: In page 11, line 47, after "the" to insert "informed". We should provide that informed consent should be obtained from a person by amending the subsection in question. I would like to hear what the Minister has to say on the matter.