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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: I will give way to Senator Norris.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: It was never John Hume in Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: I am happy to second the proposal made earlier in the proceedings by Senator Norris. It is important too that we would have an early debate on defence matters, especially on the pay and conditions of those who serve in the Defence Forces. That is important also in the context of the outcome of the vote that might arise from our consideration of Senator Norris's proposal. I rise today to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: The gardaí who are in Drogheda at the moment require the kind of support that I think every member of An Garda Síochána in this country is entitled to expect. If I can, a Chathaoirligh, I will conclude on this point. This is an urgent matter. I understand that the Taoiseach is scheduled to visit Drogheda on Friday. My message to him is that he should not come to Drogheda if...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: I believe he has now reconsidered.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: He has heard them before.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: They were all vindicated, were they not?

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: The Senator has advised me not to repeat what anybody else has said but I cannot help agreeing with-----

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: -----Senator Higgins's sentiments particularly about the Operation Sophia arrangement. For years we have been signing up to various international arrangements, many quite positive for the Irish Defence Forces in respect of experience and our general commitment to securing peace around the world. Notwithstanding that, however, and despite the reassurances given by successive Ministers for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: I thank Senator Ruane for raising an important issue regarding the human rights of some vulnerable people in institutions here and the lack of enforcement of international law as it applies to the vulnerable. I want to raise an issue of concern in respect of how a vulnerable group of people who work in Ireland are treated by the system. In doing so, I wish highlight an article, written by...

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: I will do my very best.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: I also welcome our colleagues and trade union friends in the Public Gallery and those from the student movement. The latter is directly affected by this issue because many students are working in the hospitality sector and depend on their income to get through college, provide accommodation for themselves and so on. We should not make this complicated. This should be a matter of law....

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: Lots of people have to do so. The reality is this is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: In order to do all of that work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: I am pleased the opportunity is being taken to anchor the common travel area arrangements in law because, as we all know, these arrangements have grown organically since the 1920s. It is important that these reciprocal rights are reflected in law and bilateral agreements. They must be enshrined and anchored in primary law to ensure that everybody's entitlements are protected. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: Regardless of the outcome of Brexit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: One way or the other, it works out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: I am assuming that the British Government would consider this to be a good idea and that the Minister did not meet any resistance from Esther McVey, Amber Rudd or her officials.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: This approach recommends itself. There is great merit to it. On employment rights, we can all be satisfied that the protections that Irish laws provides to workers will be afforded to British people working here. They will enjoy the same rights and entitlements and protections as any other posted worker under the principles of the posted worker directive. This is very positive and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (20 Feb 2019)

Gerald Nash: The lessons are not always pursued.