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Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I congratulate the Minister of State. I saw "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest". I did not believe I would ever see the person who abolished the pain inflicted on patients against their will. As Senator Conway said, this is a great day. I congratulate all concerned on achieving this goal.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I note today a publication from the Department of Education and Skills and the Higher Education Authority on addressing inequality in participation in third level education. This is commendable but one also must respond that addressing inequality in education when students are aged 18 rather than between the ages of four and 18 misses a large part of the problem of inequality in education....

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I move amendment No. 2:In page 8, lines 8 and 9, to delete “by order provide that, without the need for any instrument of transfer or other form of assignment” and substitute the following:“not less than one year after the publication of an independent cost-benefit analysis of all options for the future of a port”. As always, I welcome the Minister for Transport,...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I thank the Minister for his response. I always value his attendance in the House. My experience of being locked up downstairs for the past few months has meant that in recent times I have not recognised any of part of the economy except banks. I hope, however, that I was trying to pay attention within those constraints. The Minister's comments on Galway Port are welcome. The company is...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I thank the Minister. I wish to withdraw amendment No. 2.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I thank the Minister for providing for the 18 months. It is more generous than the amendment asked for which was 12 months. I thank the Minister for his generosity in response.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I move amendment No. 8:In page 10, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following:“(4) The Minister shall, after consultation with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, give a direction to a Port Company to report on the implementation of the Competition Authority Report on Competition in the Irish Ports Sector (2013) in particular in respect of the vital need for...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I thank the Minister for his reply. We are on the same side in regard to both of those recommendations - that is, the recommendations regarding competitions between terminals and competition in stevedoring. If the Minister were to put down an amendment on Report Stage, I would be delighted to support it, but we are on the same side. What leverage does the Minister need to make sure this...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I move amendment No. 12:In page 10, line 35, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”. I can see this amendment has Senator Craughwell excited already. The line reads at present "a harbour master may attend formal meetings of directors of the transferred company". I wish to change this to "shall attend." We need the people who know the harbour on the ground,...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: The Minister used the word "retrograde", but it would be progressive to provide for those who actually do the work on the ground, as the Minister has said, to attend board meetings. As the Minister was speaking, I was reminded that I sat on a board at Trinity College before I was elected to this House. The people who gave the lectures were there as board members. It worked very well,...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I will not move amendment No. 13 because it arises from this amendment and also relates to harbour masters. Obviously, Senator Craughwell would have the harbour masters inside already. I think the Minister is veering in that direction. I will not pursue amendments Nos. 12 and 13, which are being taken jointly, any further.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I move amendment No. 24:In page 16, line 18, to delete “local authority chief executive” and substitute the following:“Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on the advice of bodies representing trade, commerce and tourism, and local government”. This section currently refers to the chairperson and directors, of which there are eight, of the transferred...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I accept totally what the Minister said. I have seen that process in operation and we know that some of the candidates who have emerged have been very impressive. Perhaps the Howlin method might be considered for Report Stage, if that is possible. I endorse fully the sentiments the Minister has expressed. It is most encouraging to see the variety of backgrounds of candidates who have come...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: As long as they comply.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I move amendment No. 29:In page 19, to delete lines 39 to 42. This deals with the accountability of the chairperson and chief executive to the local authority, which we support and have been talking about for a long time. In subsection (2) it is stated, "Neither the chairperson nor the chief executive of a transferred company referred to in subsection (1) shall be required to attend before...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: Yes, but somewhat carefully. I would hope that officials would not just turn up every six months. I would hope they would be required to turn up and would accept invitations. We will have to conduct the experiment. People should respond to the democratically elected representatives of the people and not be begrudging or parsimonious in their attendance. Having to be required to turn up...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I move amendment No. 30:In page 21, line 14, after “executive” to insert “or acting chief executive”. This is small one relating to subsection (1) in which it is stated, "There shall be a chief executive of a transferred company." Is it helpful to the Minister to offer the option of an acting chief executive rather than have to promote somebody who can fulfil the...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I will withdraw the amendment despite the inducement that the Minister could return to the House.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: I move amendment No. 32:In page 23, line 35, after "company" to insert "following a vote of the local authority". The amendment provides that a local authority chief executive may, after consultation with the transferred company, give a direction in writing to the transferred company following a vote of the local authority should he or she bring the members of the local authority along with...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Sean Barrett: No. I thank the Minister for the thorough discussion on the earlier amendment.