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Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I am conscious that I am somewhat of an outlier in this House in my opinion on what is happening vis-à-vis the Hamas-Israel war. I regret that it has become necessary for people in my position to immediately preface any remark they wish to make with a statement that they do not condone, as I do not condone, the level of force and damage to life and property that is being waged by the...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I did not interrupt anybody in this House; I never do. I am entitled to speak as well. I want to conclude with a word of sympathy to the Jewish community living in this country and in this city. We know what they are enduring. We know the worries and fears their children have going to school. I want to say this. I never talk about the other House of the Oireachtas but I totally disagree...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I have got it on record. I believe that many people disagree with what he said. I totally agree with what the Israeli Chief Rabbi had to say on the matter.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: Next Tuesday.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: First, I extend a very warm welcome to our guests, both adults and young people. It is wonderful to meet them. We do a lot of talking here about children and children's things, and it is nice to be talking to the end users - I suppose you could put it that way - and the people who are at the coalface. It is great that they are engaged and prepared to give their time to this very valuable...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I asked about the ages of people involved in the report. I know some of the people involved are under 18. What was the lowest age?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I have a supplementary question. Are the teachers guilty of this offence from the older generation of teachers or the younger ones? Is there a difference?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I will address this to Dr. Muldoon if it is in order. I am very impressed by this meeting and by all these young people, as we all are. In fact, we are not patronising anybody; it has been brilliant. How did the idea of the advisory panel come into being? Where did that idea come from? Was it specific towards putting a presentation towards the UN report? Will it be continued into the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I support Senator Dooley's call for a debate on recent developments in the Middle East in the context of the unprecedented attack by Iran against the State of Israel, which has been highly condemned all over the world. The fact that the onslaught did not result in widespread death and injury does not lessen the significance and enormity of what Iran did. That there were no widespread...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I have a brief request to the Leader to raise an issue with the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, or with Revenue. I recently changed my car and the garage proprietor brought me out to his yard and showed me a whole fleet of new cars which are bound and unable to move because of a backlog in registration. The good news is that car sales are apparently up significantly but it looks...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: The Leader wants me to get up early.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Protection of Children in the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I thank the Chair for arranging such a very interesting meeting. It is very educational to me. I was not in the room for the start of it but I listened to every bit of it. I want to compliment our witnesses on the comprehensive reports they have given and how they have intertwined with and complemented each other. It has been a very useful and fulfilling meeting from my point of view...

Seanad: Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I would like to join my colleague, Senator Shane Cassells, in expressing the condolences of the Fianna Fáil Party to John Bruton's wife, Finola, and family at this sad time for them. I did not have the pleasure of knowing John Bruton personally but he was someone I always genuinely admired for his integrity, directness and courage. I actually did encounter him once or twice. I was on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I appreciate his indulgence. I am sorry for being late. I had a difficult passage. I had to chop down a few trees, ford a few streams and kill a few men to get here-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: -----but I would not have missed this for anything. I will say a few words about my dear friend Senator Norris, who is a legend in his own lifetime and who gave a lifetime of service to the House. I am very proud to say that I spent 16 years with him and got to know and respect him highly. He is beloved throughout the country. If we ever had visitors to the Houses, they would naturally...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: -----but I am glad I made it. Thank you so much, Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (7 Dec 2023)

Ned O'Sullivan: The Minister of State is welcome. He has ten minutes to make his opening statement.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (7 Dec 2023)

Ned O'Sullivan: Before calling the next speaker, I welcome to the Seanad Chamber the pupils of St. Felim's National School in Keadue, County Cavan. Cuirim fáilte rompu go léir. I extend a special welcome to their teacher, Ciara Farrell. I hope they will enjoy their trip to our Parliament and that they will learn something that will be of benefit to them.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (7 Dec 2023)

Ned O'Sullivan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?