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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I am asking when that debate will take place. Seemingly, what obtains there in relation to the methods employed to provide a register work far better than the system employed in this jurisdiction.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after ''Seanad Éireann'' and substitute the following:— "— shares the Government's appreciation of the work of local authorities, Health Service Executive, An Garda Síochána, Defence Forces, Civil Defence and other statutory bodies in responding to the November 2009 flooding and recent severe weather events; — recognises the contribution by...

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Camillus Glynn: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I commend the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy John Gormley, on his positive approach to the recent severe problems arising from the adverse weather conditions which were unprecedented. One of the good things which emerged from the recent bad spell was that the old meitheal concept was alive and well in Ireland, something...

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Camillus Glynn: There are 29 county councils and five borough councils.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Camillus Glynn: Deputy Phil Hogan called for the setting up of a single water authority to take responsibility for water supply and investment from local authorities at a time when the Minister had recently introduced a Green Paper and the publication of a White Paper was imminent. This is a great opportunity for everybody to engage in the reform of local government, a matter on which I have spoken at...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I support strongly the views of Senator Ó Murchú. It is true to say that, with the economic downturn, many people with accomplished skills are no longer in gainful employment. This is a waste of resources, as those people could be devolved into the schemes outlined by the Senator. For example, all of us would be aware of the worthy housing aid for the elderly scheme. The most expensive...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I support Senator Corrigan's remarks on A Vision for Change and want to add to them in congratulating the Minister of State, Deputy John Moloney. The policy document, A Vision for Change, has been with us for some time. It contained a vision but, up to now, there was certainly no change. It was the same service, different date. Fair play to the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney, for...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I commend the inspector for bringing forward the report but it should have clarified this point. I make the point today and I will make it again when the Minister comes to the House. I look forward to that day.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I support the call for an all-party motion on the banning of "head shops". As someone who has cared for the victims of these establishments for a number of years, it is time something was done but meticulous legislation will have to be introduced because those who peddle these products are clever. Legislation will have to cover not only the current range of products available in these shops...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I welcome this Bill, which is long overdue, although I also have a number of concerns about it. I support the increase in licence fees as long as they will be used by local authorities to improve the welfare of dogs. I have read several horrific reports about puppy farms in this country and across the water. Dogs were kept in unspeakable conditions and...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I wish formally to record the fact that the Government parties are not proposing an amendment to the motion. As someone serving his third term in the House, I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on Seanad reform. The renewed programme for Government contains a commitment to establish an electoral commission which will be tasked with proposing reforms to the electoral system...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: Senators get no help. This is one of the reasons we have been criticised. I would have a difficulty in drawing a salary and expenses without giving a service back to the people who pay my wages, the taxpayers. However, what help do I get to do that? In a word, none. There has been a parliamentary response to an ill-conceived report in a national newspaper last Sunday which was grossly...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I was also nominated by the Irish Foster Care Association. During a debate on a Private Members' motion last year we gave a good airing to the great work it does. The object of the exercise was to ensure its work was known about, promulgated through our friends in the media - if we have any left - and to ensure the people sitting in the Visitors Gallery know that Members of at least one...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: Last year, 1,199 amendments were made in the Seanad at all Stages. When the raft of equality legislation went through the Dáil in 1993, one Bill focused on the issue of unlawful dismissal. It established for the first time in law sexual orientation as a ground for discrimination in employment matters. The Bill went through the preliminary consultation process, eventually passed all Stages...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I crave your indulgence, Acting Chairman, as these are important. In the George Mitchell Scholarship Fund Bill, Senator Quinn highlighted that the scholarships were for people from the Republic only and the Bill was subsequently amended. From 1998 to 2008, an average of 30% of all Bills initiated in the Houses of the Oireachtas were initiated in this House. Throughout its history, the...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: We have had Mary Robinson, Catherine McGuinness and Gordon Wilson - all great people. It stands as a proven House that is worth retaining. We should amend the way we do our business and our powers. This is an untapped resource that needs to be brought to its full fruition.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: Second Stage (20 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I propose that we adjourn the debate and suspend the sitting until 5.35 p.m. to give the Minister, Deputy John Gormley, time to come to the House.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: Second Stage (20 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: I am trying to be accommodating to give Senator Norris time to collect his thoughts, of which he has many.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

Camillus Glynn: Like many of my colleagues, I warmly welcome Senator Mooney back to the House. I was very pleased to support him as a candidate in the European Parliament elections. He secured a fantastic vote and while he did not make it, many people knew he was around. I was pleased in a practical sense because he does not just talk the talk but also walks the walk. He was very easy to sell because as...