Results 2,021-2,040 of 3,241 for speaker:Brian Ó Domhnaill

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: That is a matter for the Government parties, supported by Sinn Féin. They all want the debate to be guillotined.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I will not apologise for that because Fianna Fáil voted against the Order of Business this morning. We do not agree with guillotining legislation. When I am trying to make my point I am spoken down. Will the Chair give me protection? I know the Cathaoirleach has given it in the past. He is a very honourable Chairman.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I will fast-track my presentation. I can see some Senators opposite smiling now. Unfortunately, when one brings in true facts, the people who want to ram this legislation through and guillotine it do not want to hear them.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The abuse was coming from the other side of the House. I am in possession.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Senator O’Keeffe is the one playing rugby.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The eminent consultant, Patricia Casey, concluded: There is no evidence from international studies showing that abortion is a recognised treatment or part of a treatment for a suicidal pregnant woman, nor has it been suggested that this might have prevented the rare cases of suicide that occur in pregnancy. The adequate recognition and treatment of mental illness during pregnancy is what is...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Reports from eminent consultants.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Genocide.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Senator is not speaking for me.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Where is the evidence to support the argument that it is a cure?

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I wish to highlight my dissatisfaction that the Minister for Health, who has responsibility at Cabinet level, has not shown the courtesy to this House to attend today. We now see a spectacle where Government Senators are refusing to speak simply to allow one of their own Members to leave early and go on holiday.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: They are closing down shop and are trying ram this debate through. That is shameful.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: He is highlighting his dissatisfaction with the truth.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: This is a vitally important issue which affects many families throughout the country. We all know people waiting for transplants but very often those transplants become available too late. Many debates have taken place in this House since I became a Member. They are all important debates, whether on legislation, Private Members' business or otherwise. However, this debate affects people...

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: That was specifically in the UK model.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The UK made that application. The Minister of State is misleading the House.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Sep 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion. It is very important and recognises the need to protect services for those who are most vulnerable in society, namely, those with disabilities who are more dependent on the State to provide services than any other group in society. With regard to people with disabilities attaining educational advancement and the...

Seanad: Tackling Bullying in Schools: Statements (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Tá lúcháir orm go bhfuil an deis seo againn díospóireacht a bheith againn ar an ábhar seo sa Teach inniu. Cuireann an fhadhb seo isteach ar go leor daoine, ní hamháin sa chóras oideachais ach san earnáil fostaíochta freisin. Baineann sé le gach gné den saol. The debate we are having today is a very important one but debates...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wind Energy Guidelines (1 Oct 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I refer to the significant step-change in the technology of wind farms throughout the country which is causing considerable anxiety and concern among communities everywhere. The development of wind farms is causing widespread public concern in rural areas, scaring communities and causing large divisions in many areas for which major proposals are being prepared. The 2006 guidelines now in...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wind Energy Guidelines (1 Oct 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I disagree that the 2006 guidelines have served us well. Certainly they have not served us well in the past two, three and four years. They have created division within local communities, have not protected the interests of local residents and have had implications for the health of our citizens. I believe a legislative framework is needed. We cannot have a situation where local...