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Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Feb 2024)

Barry Ward: I agree with Senator Horkan that it is important to take on board what the Coroners Society of Ireland is saying. It has written to the Minister and to Members of both Houses. Engagement with it is important. I said this on Second Stage. I know a public consultation was opened by the Minister, Deputy McEntee, in October. I was aware of it. It seems the Coroners Society of Ireland was...

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Feb 2024)

Barry Ward: I move amendment No. 5: In page 10, line 12, to delete “and section 6A(6E)”.

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Feb 2024)

Barry Ward: Before the Bill passes, may I make one comment?

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Feb 2024)

Barry Ward: I again acknowledge the importance of this legislation. I acknowledge that a sunset clause is coming on 21 February and we have to do something about that. I will say, however, with respect to the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, who has nothing to do with what I am about to criticise, that it is not appropriate to bring legislation such as this to the House and say Committee, Report and...

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (30 Jan 2024)

Barry Ward: At the outset I should declare an interest insofar as I appear frequently in coroners' inquests as a barrister in this city and elsewhere in the country. I do not have any pecuniary interest in this legislation. It is just to say this is something of which I have a great deal of practical experience and understanding. It is important to point out the value of the coronial service. What it...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Barry Ward: I want to say a few words because there has been an awful lot of back and forth on this. I would not want there to be any suggestion that the Fine Gael Senators were not involved in this at its core. I certainly spoke to the Minister.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Barry Ward: I will get to you in a moment, Sir Humphrey. The reality is that everybody worked together on this. To be honest, we were disappointed and would have liked a different result. We also understand the rationale behind the decision and why, although the Minister has ceded some ground, she stuck by her faith in the community safety partnerships. My colleagues would want me to say that...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Barry Ward: Will the Senator take a question?

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Barry Ward: I am asking if he will take a question.

Seanad: Human Rights in China: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Barry Ward: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Tánaiste. Gabhaim buíochas leis as ucht a bheith anseo don díospóireacht thábhachtach seo. I want to respond to the last speech in which it was asserted that the approach in this motion is somehow not condemnatory of China. It is very clear from the words used, expressing concern and opposition and outlining a list of serious issues,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Irish Aid (14 Dec 2023)

Barry Ward: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an ábhair seo a roghnú mar cheann de na nithe i dtosach suíonna. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House. The issue I am raising today relates to Irish Aid activities. I wish to put on record my praise for the manner in which Irish Aid operates. Ireland has a model of humanitarian aid and relief that has been...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Irish Aid (14 Dec 2023)

Barry Ward: I join with the Minister of State in his condemnation of the Hamas attacks. They were so senseless, so selfish that they have sacrificed Palestinian children for the cause of Hamas. Nobody shies away from the criticism of Hamas in that regard. I watched the UN General Assembly the night before last and the vote that was presided over by Dennis Francis. I agree that it is good that the...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Barry Ward: Very reasonable.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Barry Ward: I have a point of order.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Barry Ward: I am conscious of what the Cathaoirleach has said in respect of Standing Orders. Standing Order 55 states-----

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Barry Ward: This is a point of order. Senator Ruane raised a point of order under Standing Order 55-----

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Barry Ward: I am entitled to make the point.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Barry Ward: It states that where such a proposal is made, it "shall be put forthwith". In my respectful submission, for the order of the House, that should be taken before Senator Gallagher is allowed to continue.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Barry Ward: She did, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Barry Ward: I am sympathetic to the impetus behind these proposed amendments. Amendments Nos. 20 and 21 relate to section 16 of the Bill and the skill set that members of the board would have. What Senator Ruane said is absolutely right insofar as the board would benefit from people who have a background in community development or experience and knowledge of human rights and equality. I have a small...