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Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: ...to conduct inquiries. Like most things in life, it is important to strike a balance. As is the case with TDs, civil servants, gardaí or any other group in the world, there is always a bad apple in the barrel and we all have to accept that. We are all human beings and that is the way we are. It is important, however, that a reasonable procedure be implemented. On the one hand,...

Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: ...will welcome this new body. Those legal practitioners who work according to the procedures will have no problem with this new body. However, as referred to by Deputy D'Arcy, there are a few bad apples in every barrel and the legal profession is no exception. A bad apple in the legal profession can create havoc for a large number of ordinary people. Many Members will know of solicitors'...

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: ...principal in a post-primary school there that the disruption can be so bad on occasions that he feels he should wear shin guards to school. Thankfully, those cases are in the minority but one bad apple in the barrel can disrupt the entire class if they are allowed continue with the behaviour. If the class brat is allowed to upset the whole class a copycat syndrome can develop and others...

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: ...keep on its toes. My experience is similar to Deputy Crawford's, in that nursing homes I know are perfectly run. I have not heard a single complaint about them. However, I accept there are bad apples in the barrel and the number will increase if people think they can get away with it. It is vital for the legislation to incorporate a strict code allowing the inspectorate to strike at any...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: ...have happened within it. I have enough respect, belief and confidence in it that these will be overcome. I sincerely hope we will have a police force of which we all can be proud. For every bad apple in the Garda Síochána there is a barrel full of good ones. I know men and women who have dedicated their lives to the job, who held their heads high from the day they became a Garda recruit...