Results 1-20 of 20 for terrorism speaker:Michael Connarty

Orders of the Day: Clause 8 — Commencement (5 Mar 2008) has video

Michael Connarty: ...Act, Maastricht and Amsterdam. They are in processes we have had to opt into, such as the Schengen agreement, after the treaty of Amsterdam, to make a serious attempt to stop cross-border crime, terrorism, breaches of immigration and drug trafficking. That is why I believe that my hon. Friend the Member for Morecambe and Lunesdale (Geraldine Smith) was wrong—we cannot opt out and...

Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty) (No.2): Lisbon Treaty (No.1) — (1st Allotted Day) (29 Jan 2008) has video

Michael Connarty: ...law, it points out: "Under the treaty the EU is able to legislate to influence national law in two circumstances: 1) serious crime with a cross-border dimension—e.g. drug-trafficking, terrorism and organised crime. 2) Where the law has already been harmonised in all EU countries." With regard to judicial co-operation, there is an intention to remove the veto, but "the UK reserves the...

Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty) (No.2): Lisbon Treaty (No.1) — (1st Allotted Day) (29 Jan 2008) has video

Michael Connarty: ...Europe, they will gravitate towards countries such as the UK. Despite criticisms, I still think that the UK has one of the most open and compassionate views of the rights of citizens to flee from terror and from places where their life is under threat. I turn to the agenda that is being advanced in this field under the Slovenian presidency. The train is moving, and if we do not want be on...

Points of Order: Common European Asylum System (29 Nov 2007) has video

Michael Connarty: ...Europe—but they also say that sharing the financial burden of a proper asylum process would be sensible, and they support the idea of giving people in countries where there is conflict or terror security in nearby countries. The Government take a balanced view on this matter. They say that it is far too early to move to phase 2—that we are still implementing phase 1, and that...

Points of Order: Common European Asylum System (29 Nov 2007) has video

Michael Connarty: ...system. Although the issues are the responsibility of one Department, they are dealt with differently. We need to treat asylum seekers with respect, because they may genuinely be fleeing in terror of their lives and need our succour and support. We need a system that reveals whether their claims are false and, if they are, to return them to their country of origin. That is eminently...

Points of Order: Protection of Critical Infrastructure (2 May 2007)

Michael Connarty: ...that this was legally doubtful and questionable in principle. Our second concern was the extensive role that the Commission has allocated to itself. As has been said, neither the so-called counter-terrorism co-ordinator's name nor his position was included in the Commission's proposal. It intends that it shall put together a committee of the Commission to oversee this process. That...

Business of the House: Hague Programme (30 Nov 2006)

Michael Connarty: ...42 passerelle". The Government have taken that position in saying that the focus of the Council "should instead be on developing practical co-operation to combat the transitional challenges of terrorism, organised crime and migration" and away from institutional change. For the reasons that have been given, and in relation to the Government's position, we have moved forward considerably,...

Business of the House: Hague Programme (30 Nov 2006)

Michael Connarty: ...the arrest warrant only if it had a derogation from six major areas in which the evidence warrant would be applied, because it thought it too vague, not relevant to transnational crimes such as terrorism, and not strong enough to make it give up its right to dual criminality. The issue in question would have to be a crime in Germany and in the country from which the evidence warrant came....

Orders of the Day — Terrorism Bill (10 Nov 2005)

Michael Connarty: ...of time by the police and those involved in intelligence and research. That time should be focused on proper concerns—going to war in Iraq has not improved our ability to fight international terrorism and is a glaring example of our chasing the wrong enemy. I heard a number of Members refer in the debates in Committee and elsewhere to the Jenny Tonge test or the Cherie Blair test:...

Orders of the Day — Terrorism Bill (10 Nov 2005)

Michael Connarty: ...place and returned to this House, the Government will ensure that we have the right to a full debate on the Floor on a proper motion and that the provision is not slipped through. Prevention of terrorism legislation passed when we were not in government was discredited by the fact that, in the early stages, we did not have those debates. There was some to-ing and fro-ing about the word...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (13 Jul 2005)

Michael Connarty: While echoing the sentiments expressed on terrorism, may I, too, turn to another topic? Is the Prime Minister aware of the continuing concern of hard-working public servants, particularly teachers and local government employees, that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004, which were laid before the House last year, have not yet been revoked? Will the Prime...

Debate on the Address: [First Day] (17 May 2005)

Michael Connarty: ...time at the hustings. We talked about it seriously in sensible discussions, and about 75 per cent. of people saw no problem with it. It does not matter whether ID cards are just about combating terrorism. It is sensible that people should be able to produce an identity card containing a biometric statement, and as we said in the manifesto: "We will introduce ID cards, including biometric...

International Terrorism (14 Sep 2001)

Mr Michael Connarty: ..., I believe—and could see the centre of that great city burning. We did not need a simulation to see the destruction. Anyone who has seen Manhattan burning will know that it is a symbol of terror and of a challenge to free and democratic society. The delegation put out a statement on behalf of the all-party group, which would, I am sure, be endorsed by all Back-Bench Members, many of...

Opposition Day: Northern Ireland (Decommissioning) (16 May 2000)

Mr Michael Connarty: ..., but the hon. Member for Fermanagh and South Tyrone (Mr. Maginnis) also demonstrated the extent of his strength of feeling and commitment, which have grown out of his long history of fighting terrorism in his part of the United Kingdom. He is clearly prepared to look forward to a better future and, little by little, to take some matters on trust—although obviously he will take what...

Orders of the Day — Northern Ireland Bill: Suspension of Devolved Government (13 Jul 1999)

Mr Michael Connarty: ... participate in ministerial positions, the IRA will become more and more marginalised. We want to continue the period of peace that has existed in spite of splintering among, and intimidation and terror by, paramilitaries from both sides within their own communities, matters that I have raised in the House on behalf of Families Against Intimidation and Terror. The people of Northern...

Clause 1: Evidence and Inferences: Great Britain (2 Sep 1998)

Mr Michael Connarty: I adhered to the request of the Whips not to make a Second Reading speech, but I still have to put my points on the amendments in context. I make the point that we try to counter terrorism with the rule of law so the law must be effective, naturally, but also as transparent as possible so that it continues to gather the support of the people who trust us to make it the best opposition to...

Sessional Orders: Debate on the Address (23 Oct 1996)

Mr Michael Connarty: ...he agree that, if most of the people in Gaza do not have the ability to participate in the economic life of Israel, unrest is fomented and a minority—just a minority—use it to justify terrorism and violence?

Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Ireland: Paramilitary Groups (26 Oct 1995)

Mr Michael Connarty: ...of such beatings before any further progress is made in talks with those groups? Will he take seriously the suggestions for curtailing beatings made by Families Against Intimidation and Terror in Northern Ireland?

Business of the House (2 Feb 1995)

Mr Michael Connarty: ...Ireland have been driven into exile by kangaroo courts of paramilitary organisations during the period of the troubles? Why have none of the organisations, such as Families Against Intimidation and Terror, a non-sectarian group representing those who have been oppressed, been asked to be involved in discussions on the future of Northern Ireland? They must be involved if the real people of...

Ireland (Joint Declaration) (15 Dec 1993)

Mr Michael Connarty: ...for an end to violence and killing for Christmas and, we hope, onwards in Northern Ireland? There were people there from the Ophsal Commission and members of Families Against Intimidation and Terror. Does he know that people in Families Against Intimidation and Terror are saying that they are underfunded? Does he not agree with me that the civil society will have to be built in Ireland,...