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Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Ba mhaith liom tús a chur le mo ráiteas le fáiltiú roimh an Aire. I welcome the Minister. Like Senator Currie, I wish to indicate that I will not be here for her response as I have another event to attend but I will read back the transcript of what she says. I welcome the Bill in the first instance. There are a number of positive elements in this legislation. Of...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Logainmneacha na Gaeltachta: Plé (30 Nov 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I do thuairimse.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Logainmneacha na Gaeltachta: Plé (30 Nov 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Beidh an coiste ag dul i ndiaidh Brian Friel anois.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Logainmneacha na Gaeltachta: Plé (30 Nov 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Artistic licence.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: A Chathaoirligh, ba mhaith liom mo chomhghairdeas agus mo bhuíochas a chur in iúl maidir leis an suí speisialta a bhí againn inné. I acknowledge our special ceremonial sitting yesterday. It was a thoughtful occasion and it was good to be among so many friends. I did not get the chance to say it yesterday, but it was great to have musical accompaniment to the day's...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Do not tempt me. One never knows what a new Cathaoirleach might bring to the table.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is the season, I suppose. In recent days, we have once again seen fairly chaotic scenes at Dublin Airport. It seems that we are discussing more regularly situations at the airport that are having an adverse impact on staff and travellers. We are an island nation and we rely heavily on our airports and aviation infrastructure daily. At this time of the year, many journeys are made in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Fair play.

Seanad: Cuimhneachán ar Chothrom Céad Bliain an Chéad Suí de Seanad Éireann – 11 Nollaig 1922 - Commemoration of the Centenary of the First Sitting of Seanad Éireann – 11 December 1922 (12 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: A dhaoine uaisle agus a chairde Gael, I begin by recognising and commending the contribution of the Seanad and Seanadóirí who, over the past century, have made a valuable contribution to the development of the society and democracy in this State, a democracy with many flaws, which matured with the passage of time to the point where it is now the bedrock upon which, when it arrives,...

Seanad: Cuimhneachán ar Chothrom Céad Bliain an Chéad Suí de Seanad Éireann – 11 Nollaig 1922 - Commemoration of the Centenary of the First Sitting of Seanad Éireann – 11 December 1922 (12 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sporting Rights (14 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Chambers. He will know from previous engagement that I tend not to read out a whole lot of stuff at Commencement matters, but because of the complexity of this issue, there are some things I want to put on the record and I will, no doubt, use all my time. For most of the people of this country, the Good Friday Agreement changed their...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sporting Rights (14 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas arís leis an Aire Stáit. Tuigim go huile is go hiomlán go bhfuil sé díograiseach maidir leis an ábhar seo. I welcome the fact that the Minister of State has reasserted his support for resolving this issue. That is really important. If Irish sport teaches us anything, it is that Ireland works best when we work together and the country...

Seanad: Travel Disruption at Dublin Airport: Statements (14 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I thank her for being here. I asked on the Order of Business yesterday that we would have statements on this issue and I am glad the Deputy Leader and the Minister of State were able to facilitate that because it is an important issue. The Minister has laid out the reasons it is an important issue quite comprehensively. l acknowledge that we...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Cathaoirleach should not mention cake during a health debate.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: That is a different story. As other colleagues have noted, the Minister of State is very welcome to the House. I also appreciate her regular engagement with this Chamber. Before coming to speak to the Bill before us tonight, I am sure she and other colleagues will join me in sending our solidarity and support to the nurses in the North of Ireland and in Britain, who are on strike at the...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Was the Senator not watching the match?

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Táim sásta go bhfuil sí anseo chun an Bille seo a phlé. Gabhaim comhghairdeas le mo chomhghleacaí, an Seanadóir Boylan, as an mBille a chur os comhair an tSeanaid. It is great to hear unanimity across the House in support of Senator Boylan's Bill. As Sinn Féin group leader, I want to recognise the dedication,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Well said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh mo chomhghleacaithe, Francie agus Mickey, fosta. On behalf of the Sinn Féin group in the Seanad, I want to convey our deepest sympathies to Private Rooney's family. We send our solidarity and support to them and to all the families of the soldiers who were injured alongside him.As colleagues have said, we often discuss issues affecting the Defence Forces and we...