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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I apologise for missing the first part of the meeting. I am only referencing the part that I heard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am only quoting what the Tánaiste said back to him. I believe that is putting it mildly, and I do not apologise for saying that. I believe the Minister for Foreign Affairs should be much more assertive and much more in line with international objectives and responsibilities of upholding international law and standing on the side of victims of breaches of international law, breaches...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I asked the Tánaiste a question, which I think is a fair one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is the first time the Tánaiste has been at this committee, to be fair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am not asking the Tánaiste to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: This is a scrutiny committee as I understand it, Tánaiste.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I asked the Tánaiste a question. Can he answer the question around accountability?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I did not attack the Tánaiste. I said that I did not think his language was appropriate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Fair enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I hope that is not a suggestion that we do not have an independent foreign policy, and that we have to adhere to what others are doing in terms of their policy. I would ask the Tánaiste specifically again about the issue of accountability. Could the Irish State take a form of accountability today, given the breaches of international law and what we are seeing play out? Would the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Tánaiste.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is being pressed. With respect to the Leader's remarks, I have seen the Government amendments and the fact is the prescribed rate of pay remains in the Bill. I do not think that is something the Seanad can or should stand over.

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cosúil le comhghleacaithe eile, beidh Sinn Féin ag tacú leis an leasú ón Seanadóir Clonan. Senator Clonan’s amendment is important. I am sorry that I missed his contribution. I am sure that, as ever, it was well-informed, insightful and comprehensive. The amendment seeks to ensure there is legal consistency across all sectors of our society whether...

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Settle down now.

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Sílim go bhfuil sé tábhachtach a rá i tús báire go bhfuil sé thar a bheith dearfach agus ceart go bhfuil na ráitis seo againn le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge. Cé go bhfuil pointí le déanamh againn ar fad, sílim go bhfuil sé thar a bheith maith go nglacaimid tréimhse agus seal chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar an teanga....

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move: "That Seanad Éireann: - acknowledges the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, commends all those involved in the achievement of reaching this historic political accommodation, that has transformed our island, and calls on both the Irish and British Governments, as co-guarantors, to provide joint-stewardship and continue to work to ensure its full...

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I hope so.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Well said.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Senator has broken the seal of confession.