Results 141-160 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I have raised the issue of domestic violence on a number of occasions in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I heard that from Mr. Eamonn McCormack and I thank the Leader, who is also interested in that area. I was prompted to raise it again when Senator Quinn yesterday expressed his concern and sorrow at the death of that lovely, young Latvian woman, Ms Baiba Saulite, in north Dublin. He said after it had been mentioned once in the House, it would be forgotten. That was incorrect, and I am sure...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: We must get to grips with it. We will not forget that lovely Latvian woman, her two young children and all the other women. What will we do about it? I welcome the opportunity to debate this fully next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: The Department of Social and Family Affairs.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I share the concerns of other speakers concerning the trafficking of women, especially in light of the presentation that many of us attended at lunchtime. That event helped to bring the matter to our attention once again. Even at this late stage, legislation should be drafted by the Government so that it can be passed before the general election. We know how long it can take to pass such...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I raised the issue of pensions in the past two weeks and requested a debate in respect of it. I take no pleasure from raising it again today. However, the Taoiseach stated last week that employers have got it wrong in respect of pensions. I presume he was referring to how they are changing their pension schemes from those based on defined benefits to those based on defined contributions....

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I want the Taoiseach to come before the House to explain what he meant when he said employers got it wrong. He got it wrong and he must take action to protect pensioners.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: What is he doing about it? Nothing. All we get is a great deal of hot air and report after report.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: We can all highlight it.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: Where is the Green Paper he promised?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I also condemn what happened to that young woman in O'Connell Street. It is appalling enough that any young male or group of males would even contemplate committing such a dreadful act on the main street in our capital city or anywhere else but the fact that it took place in full view of many people who, for whatever reason, did not intervene is even more appalling. Perhaps Senator Norris...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 3: In page 15, line 6, after "land," to insert "unless excluded from any interest in land," This is a technical amendment that extends the definition of land in Part 1. It takes cognisance of the fact that land as defined may include such things as mines, minerals and other subterranean elements. I would like to know the Minister's view in this regard.

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I accept that. However, in certain circumstances one might not simply be referring to land in a field, for example, as we might generally think of land. A situation could arise where mines, minerals or other elements would be the subject of discussion. The Minister states that land as defined in this Bill includes such things. If he is clear on this point, I am happy to accept it.

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I also welcome the fact that the study is being carried out. The problem is in urgent need of attention. With the many apartment complexes being built in Dublin and throughout the country, these management companies and charges cause serious problems for those who buy apartments in those complexes. I appreciate that somebody has to maintain a block of apartments. They are different from...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 19: In page 27, before section 28, but in Part 6, to insert the following new section: "28.—Where a co-ownership is to be established, it shall be established as a tenancy in common and no joint tenancy shall be created unless— (a) it is the stated intention of all parties to the co-ownership to create a joint tenancy, and (b) each party to the co-ownership has signed...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister for examining this matter again, particularly in light of a changing Ireland with many people moving here from Europe and buying property. Irish residents must also know the difference between the two tenancies and this should be pointed out to them. I welcome the Minister's response. I will resubmit this amendment on Report Stage.

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 23: In page 30, subsection (1), line 21, to delete "only on registration of a court order" and substitute "on registration of a court order or otherwise". The requirement in section 33 that an easement or profits À prendre should be required at law by prescription only on registration of a court order would appear to be unduly onerous. I am not sure how good is my...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I, too, have sympathy with the proposal in the amendment and appreciate the Minister's response. This is a serious problem for people in suburban areas where leylandii or other trees grow to 30 or 40 feet and block sunlight from adjoining houses or cause problems with boundary walls and grass which will not grow within a few yards of leylandii. When neighbours cannot come together to reach...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 28: In page 37, line 34, to delete "if it thinks fit" and substitute "where it is just and equitable to do so". Section 52 gives much power to the discretion of the court and enables different judges to take different attitudes to similar circumstances. The proposed wording of amendment No. 28 will help to create binding precedent in common law. The proposed wording of...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2006)

Sheila Terry: Would such a wording leave the provision vague?