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Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. We are in the early days of this discussion and without meaning any disrespect to other contributors, the strongest voice in the process thus far has been that of young people.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I do not say that to throw rose petals at our witnesses but because they are giving a different perspective that is important to be heard in this Chamber. It resonates with us because we are here regularly. Important as all the contributions were, one thing that struck me was that every one of the speakers could have been from Dublin, Kerry, Galway, Cork or wherever because the...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Beidh mé sciobtha gasta. I again thank the witnesses for their presentations. Evan made the point that things like empathy, understanding and dialogue are soft skills. They are really important skills, particularly on this journey and in this debate. We know that from our experience of peace-building and conflict resolution. They are key so it was good to hear Evan reference their...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am glad that time has been given to the issue of direct provision and the experiences of people in direct provision. I was a member of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, which operated during the previous term of the Oireachtas, and we visited a number of direct provision centres. Direct provision has no place in Ireland's constitutional future and no place in the present....

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Go raibh maith agaibh a chairde. I thank the witnesses for their contributions. I have two questions. I will address the first one to Dr. McGuinness who wrote a paper with Dr. Bergin entitled The political economy of a Northern Ireland border poll, which looked at the economy in the North in terms of the potential costs or benefits of reunification. Dr. McGuinness touched on the issue of...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Those are two good questions. My question is for any of our guests. In terms of a transitional period, there has been reference to the economics, the subvention and economic stimulus and the importance of that. How should we look towards international solidarity and some kind of stimulus package? We know that a reunified Ireland would be taken back into the EU. Is there a case to be made...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: There is time yet.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank all our contributors. I have two points to make, the first of which is to Professor Maguire and Dr. Liston. It probably does not fall so much within the context of what we are debating today but it is a pet peeve of mine that I raise in the Seanad all the time. It is to do with sport. Like the witnesses, I believe in the healing power and empowerment of sport within this and every...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: An bhfuil an córas ar siúl?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Like every session, there is much to absorb today. We could talk for even longer, but we will not - do not worry. I have one question, agus tá me chun é a chur chuig Conchúr Ó Muadaigh. Aontaím leis an méid atá ráite aige ó thaobh achan rud beagnach. Aontaím go háirithe faoi choinne stádas na Gaeilge in Éirinn nua, nó...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I wish to raise three items. First, I, too, welcome the ban on evictions but, like my party leader said in the Dáil today, we need action to be taken now or as soon as possible. It is safe to say, and it is definitely safe to say on behalf of my party and, I am sure, on behalf of all of the groups on this side of the Chamber, that we stand ready to assist the Minister for Housing,...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The illumination from Senator McDowell, particularly in regard to amendment No. 2, was helpful. I am minded to support that amendment because of what he said. Moreover, for all the reasons Senator Ward acknowledged, it would make sense to have practitioners who are not members of the Judiciary. That would give a valuable insight and I recognise that. I was not entirely convinced by...

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Committee Stage (19 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 2: In page 83, line 6, after “manner” to insert “in the Irish language or in both the Irish language and the English language”. Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit-----

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Committee Stage (19 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I hope the thunder is not an omen.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Committee Stage (19 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Thunder and lightning, it is no lark. Tá mé sásta go bhfuil an seal agam na leasuithe seo a phlé leis an Aire Stáit. Tá díomá orm nach raibh an seans againn bualadh le chéile roimhe seo chun na leasuithe a phlé, go háirithe mar gur iarr sé orainn é sin a dhéanamh. Chuir muid comhfhreagras isteach chuig oifig an Aire...

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Committee Stage (19 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tá cúpla rud le rá agam air sin. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. Maidir leis an méid iomlán atá ráite aige, tá díomá orm ach níl dóchas caillte agam go hiomlán ach an oiread. Creidim go mór mór gur féidir linn teacht ar réiteach ar na hábhair atá luaite ag an Aire Stáit agus...

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Committee Stage (19 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Caithfidh mé a bheith cúramach ach, nuair a amharctar thart, chítear a leithéid. Tá An Cailín Ciúin sa phictiúrlann faoi láthair, an chéad scannán trí mheán na Gaeilge a bhailigh breis agus €1 milliún. Tá daoine ag iarraidh an Ghaeilge a consume. Amharctar ar rudaí cosúil le Baile Átha Cliath...

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Committee Stage (19 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tuigim agus aithním é sin. Is é an fáth go bhfuil mé ag iarraidh bualadh leis an Aire Stáit ná chun gur féidir linn, mar Bhaill den Oireachtas, tuiscint níos fearr a bheith againn agus mionscrúdú a dhéanamh, mar is é sin an ról atá againn. Is é sin ár jab.Cé go ndeir an tAire Stáit go bhfuil...