Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Seanad Public Consultation Committee

Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion

12:05 pm

Photo of Trevor Ó ClochartaighTrevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein)
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I had not planned to contribute at this point. I apologise to our guests for being late, which was due to being held up on the way from Galway. I am sure Professor O'Flaherty will be familiar with that problem. I welcome the debate and support the call made by the witnesses on Traveller rights. This is an important occasion in that representatives of Travellers are present in the Seanad Chamber to bear witness to some of the issues that arise on the ground. Given the number of issues facing Traveller communities, I am curious to find out what will be the four issues the witnesses will choose in response to Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell's question. Tá fáilte roimh aris agus tús an mhaith.