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Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The way in which business has been done today has been disrespectful to the Senators who stayed in the Chamber for two hours waiting for answers to their questions. It is unacceptable to have Senators arrive in the House at the end of the debate seeking an opportunity to speak.

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Senators in question have not been waiting in the Chamber.

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I ask him to do so.

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Who is the Acting Leader?

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the Acting Chairman.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. Nuair a bunaíodh an Rialtas seo, gheall sé go ndíreodh sé ar ghéarchéim na tithíochta a réiteach. D'admhaigh an Rialtas go raibh géarchéim ann agus go mbeadh sé ag feidhmiú dá réir seo. Leis an mBille seo, bhí deis ann reachtaíocht láidir a thabhairt isteach chun...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I want to raise a number of issues today, the first of which is the Irish Coast Guard service. There is significant concern among the members of the Coast Guard about a threat to their future and helicopters being moved away from their bases. They call for legislation to put the Coast Guard on a statutory footing. As the House knows, there are four primary response agencies in the State:...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Military Medals (9 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: My sincere apologies, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Military Medals (9 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I wish to acknowledge that the office of the Minister of State with responsibility for Defence contacted me a number of times last night. The Minister of State conveyed the message that he wanted to be in the House today for the debate but he was unable to reschedule a number of commitments. We tried but, unfortunately, the Commencement matter could not be rescheduled to facilitate him. In...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Military Medals (9 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The painting of Commandant Quinlan that hangs in the officers' mess, which the Minister of State mentioned, apparently refers to the misfortune that took place in Jadotville. The Minister of State referred to the decision made in 1965. That is no shock to me. The true cowards with regard to Jadotville were those in the political establishment, and some in the military establishment, who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: One of the responsibilities of the Marine Institute is to evaluate the environmental impact studies relating to aquaculture licensing. The presentation referred to the potential of the marine sector to create wealth in the global context. How can people involved with the aquaculture industry plan for new markets when they cannot get licences? The institute is a core component of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: My first question relates to the funding of harbours that are not under the control of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The breakwater at Greencastle Harbour in Donegal is half completed and while the harbour users group has very exciting plans, it is caught in a dilemma in that when it raises the issue with the Minister, the response is that the matter is one for Donegal...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Leader knows that I previously raised the issue of the huge gap in infrastructure linking Dublin with Derry, Donegal, Tyrone, namely, the north-west of our island and the 500,000 people who live there. I asked the Leader to request that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to come to the Chamber to debate the issues involved. I will outline them again. They include: to the...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I welcome the Minister to the House to hear the observations and concerns we have about the agriculture and fisheries sectors across the island as a result of the Brexit vote. This is the third such statement I have made on the subject in this Chamber. I am more than happy to highlight the issues facing the agriculture and fisheries sectors that I hear from farmers and fishermen who have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Sector: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (20 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I welcome the Commissioner to the committee. The Commissioner will be aware that 4,500 hectares of spring cereals have not been harvested due to poor weather. The Commissioner is aware of the crisis in the mushroom sector as well. Representatives of that sector were before the committee recently. They have been particularly impacted by the devaluation of sterling. There is another issue...

Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the Minister and the Acting Chairman. I thank Senator Colette Kelleher, who took the initiative to call for this debate. I thank the Minister for agreeing and being here today. I welcome the members of the Traveller community who are present to witness this today. I want to focus my comments on the big challenge that faces us. Many of the issues around cutbacks to Traveller...

Seanad: Judicial Council: Motion (19 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I commend the Senators on framing an excellent motion. My party and I agree 100% with the sentiments that are in it. It is outrageous, frankly, how long it has taken to address this issue. It is indefensible. The Chief Justice, Mrs. Justice Susan Denham, has repeatedly raised the need for this. We talk about ombudsmen, oversight and all the various institutions that have emerged over the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the Chair for allowing me to contribute today. If there is any doubt about the serious threat that Brexit is for the business sector, one should hear the account from the mushroom industry, on which a debate is taking place in the Dáil as we gather here. The mushroom industry representatives made a presentation to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine of which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Two problems face the mushroom sector. Western Polish mushroom companies are going into Britain whereas they would have been in Russia. There has been a swing in their investment plans, and a perfect storm is happening because of the currency exchange. Their presentation was deeply worrying. It is no surprise to me that Deputies are raising it in the Dáil as a matter of urgency. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I am based in Donegal where there is serious worry across a range of sectors but I know from speaking to colleagues it is the same around the Border. There was a 50:50 policy of regional development with the Industrial Development Authority Ireland, IDA Ireland, which was scrapped and there is now a focus on Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick. I would like to get a sense of IDA Ireland and...