I move amendment No. 8: In page 18, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “Control on export of dual-use items featuring automated means 20. (1) Notwithstanding sections 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a dual-use item through or from the State where such an item utilises automated means to function or has the capacity to be used through or with automated means. (2) Where a person or organisation attempts to export a dual-us…

I move amendment No. 9: In page 18, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “Restriction on export of dual-use items to a relevant occupied territory 20. (1) Notwithstanding sections 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a dual-use item through or from the State where such an item is destined for a relevant occupied territory or where there is a significant likelihood that the item may be transported to a relevant occupied territor…

I move amendment No. 10: In page 21, to delete lines 13 to 16. I have tabled this amendment to section 25 as I have a concern about section 25(3), specifically due to the manner in which it disapplies section 25(1) to brokers who have "an authorisation or other licence or consent for the provision of the brokering services with like effect to an authorisation, granted to the person according to the laws of a Member State other than the State." This is not an appropriate provision. As I said earlier, Ireland is a ne…

Will the Minister of State come back to me with the answers to some of those questions?

Okay. It is very important and is something that needs to be addressed. Section 25 agreed to.

I move amendment No.11: In page 22, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Control on export of military items featuring automated means 28 . (1) Notwithstanding sections 24, 25, 26 and 27 authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a military item through or from the State where such an item utilises automated means to function or has the capacity to be used through or with automated means. (2) Where a person or organisation attempts to export a military item in contraventio…

I move amendment No. 12: In page 22, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Restriction on export of military items to a relevant occupied territory 28 . (1) Notwithstanding sections 24, 25, 26 and 27 authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a military item through or from the State where such an item is destined for a relevant occupied territory or where there is a significant likelihood that the item may be transported to a relevant occupied territory. (2) Where a person…

I move amendment No. 13: In page 22, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Restriction on export of military items in contravention of Convention 28. (1) Notwithstanding sections 24, 25, 26 and 27 authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a military item through or from the State where such an item is subject to the Convention. (2) Where a person or organisation attempts to export an item in contravention of subsection (1) they shall be guilty of an offence. (3) For the av…

I move amendment No. 14: In page 23, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(d) the authorisation is being sought for the export of a military item or dual-use item which utilises automated means to function or has the capacity to be used through or with automated means,”.

I move amendment No. 15: In page 23, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(d) the authorisation is being sought for the export of a military item or dual-use item which is destined for a relevant occupied territory or where there is a significant likelihood that the item may be transported to a relevant occupied territory,”.

I move amendment No. 16: In page 23, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(d) the authorisation is being sought for the export of a military item in contravention of the Convention,”.

I thank Senator Clonan for bringing the motion before us and I thank the Seanad Independent Group for using its time for it. I am very proud, as are Senators Flynn and Ruane, to have put my name to it. Senator Flynn has outlined the reasons the Civil Engagement Group supports the Bill. I want to very briefly add some commentary and before I do I will emphasise what a remarkable and passionate advocate Senator Clonan is for the rights of people with disabilities. The House is enriched by the contributions of Members…

I thank the Cathaoirleach. As others have said, what is happening in Palestine and Israel right now is absolutely heartbreaking. I extend heartfelt condolences to all the Israeli and Palestinian people who have lost loved ones. Thousands are dead and many more will likely die in the coming days and weeks. If we want this cycle of violence and repression to end, we need to understand and act on the root causes of this tragedy: the occupation of Palestine, the siege of Gaza and the failure to enforce international la…

I apologise for the delay. I spoke yesterday about underpaid childcare workers and today I am going to speak about underpaid criminal barristers. Senator McDowell might have an interest in this-----

-----as will Senator Ward.

In any case, they are quite different jobs but they are both essential roles that are going unfilled because of inadequate pay. Ireland is a very expensive place to live and public services and essential social functions are becoming increasingly strained because the people providing them are not being paid enough. Next week, on 3 October, members of the Irish Criminal Bar Association will withdraw their services, bringing criminal proceedings to a standstill. It is not a step they will take lightly but they have b…

I too am very pleased to support this motion on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group. I am grateful to Senator O'Loughlin and the Irish Women's Parliamentary Caucus for producing such an expansive and detailed motion about such a timely and important set of interlocking issues. There is no doubt but that this motion addresses gender equality, social justice, disability rights, the politics of ageing and much more. It would be impossible to address everything in just a few minutes so I will limit my remarks to just …

It is good to be back. I hope everyone had a restful and restorative recess. I also wish the superintendent, Barry Ryan, good luck on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group. I wish him well in the new role. He did a great job last Wednesday, by the way. I had to say that. I offer my deepest condolences to all the Fianna Fáil group on the passing of Councillor Damien O'Reilly, as well as to his colleagues and family. I cannot imagine the grief involved. He was far too young. I also offer condolences to the family of F…

At the start of this final week, and because I am not going to be here tomorrow or Thursday, I want to express my gratitude to all of the workers who make this place run so smoothly, including Martin Groves and his team, and others. We are very fortunate to have such talented and diligent people working to facilitate our legislative process. I hope the recess is restful and restorative for everyone. I was delighted to be able to contribute to the recent statements on local government issues and I thank the Leader f…

I move amendment No. 3: In page 16, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: “Amendment of Act of 1997 23. The Act of 1997 is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 9: “Non-intimate partner coercive control 9A. (1) A person commits an offence where he or she knowingly and persistently engages in a course of conduct that consists of abusive behaviour that— (a) is controlling or coercive, (b) has a serious effect on a relevant person, and (c) a reasonable person would consider likely…