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Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 37: In page 24, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: “(d) a worker who is or was employed in a public body and who has made a disclosure to a relevant Minister but who has not made a disclosure in compliance with section 8(2)(c) shall benefit from the protections set out in this Act if they comply with section 8(2)(b) and other relevant sections in...

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 38: In page 24, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following: “(aa) otherwise, where the Minister deems it to be in the public interest, the relevant Minister shall acknowledge, in writing, to the reporting person, receipt of a report made to the Minister not more than 7 days after receipt of it, save where the reporting person explicitly requested...

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I oppose the section and will vote accordingly.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I refer to amendment No. 52 in our names. It proposes a deletion. It is related to our previous amendment and the risks of tort action against the disclosure. I am keen to hear the Minister's response to amendment No. 52.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Yes, but it is also in our name.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: More is the pity. It is a good one, like them all.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach agus leis an gCeannaire. I want to begin by reading into the record a quotation from the G7 leaders' communiqué: We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), met in Elmau on 26-28 June 2022, at a critical juncture for the global community, to make progress towards an equitable world. As open democracies adhering to the rule of law, we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: This is what happens when you slash the number of workers and do not incentivise them in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis to come back work with a good, decent job. Members from all corners of this Chamber have articulated the difficulties faced by the members of the Defence Forces at the moment. To expect them, in that context, to take this work on board is ridiculous and I am sure I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is very good and I understand.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Employ workers Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I sincerely hope that Senator Norris saying the word "bong" is included in the transcript

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I am taking this item on behalf of Senator Warfield who sends the Minister his apologies for not being available this evening. I am actually quite thankful that Senator Norris has left the Chamber. This is not out of any disrespect whatsoever but because this is not my bailiwick, I am going to read a speech that has been provided for me. I remember in the...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Senator Craughwell should settle down. Before I begin, I share the sentiments of other colleagues. I recognise and appreciate that substantial progress has been made with regard to this Bill. It will improve the overall governance framework. As other colleagues have acknowledged, however, there is room for improvement. Sinn Féin supports legislative reform in higher education to...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (29 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Seanad agus roimh an seal labhairt faoin rún atá os ár gcomhair inniu. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House. Sinn Féin will do whatever it takes to get criminal gangs off the streets. We need 21st century laws to tackle 21st century criminals. That means everything: more gardaí on the streets, more...

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 13: In page 21, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: “(c) examine the age at which a person is entitled to be included in the register of electors, in particular in relation to persons aged 16 and 17.”. I welcome the Minister of State. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this series of amendments. While they are in the names of the...

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Well said.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: My God.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Of course.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Say no more.