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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Leader knows I am right. That is the problem. He actually agrees with me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There are lots of problems with the Labour Party.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Yes.

Seanad: Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, to the Chamber. I appreciate the opportunity to speak on the Bill, which we first proposed a year ago, and I am delighted the Labour Party group has facilitated its Second Stage. It is a free education Bill. What is there to oppose about that? Many Senators would not necessarily understand...

Seanad: Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Sometimes in this House we introduce legislation and are not sure how far it will go, what it will inspire, whether it will be viewed in a particular way or become a political football, or whether we are all just playing games here. Notwithstanding the contributions of Senators Byrne and Horkan, I find myself humbled to be in a room having listened to what Senators Gavan and Ruane had to say...

Seanad: Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I join others who have raised the issue of the availability of Spinraza and welcome the decision made by NHS England, the chief executive of which, Mr. Simon Stevens, said: "This promising treatment has the potential to be life changing for children and their families." Obviously, he is referring to children who suffer from SMA. I have received messages from families who believe they are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I echo the comments of Senator Ruane regarding the debate on the decriminalisation of drug use. Notwithstanding the emotion Senator Lawless has about those who died at the roadside in Ireland 150 years ago - and while I agree with his sentiments - there are people dying at the roadside throughout Ireland and in its capital city every day as a result of drug overdoses. We seem to have a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The full facts have yet to come out. This is unbelievable.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: This is outrageous. The Senator is a thundering disgrace.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There is nothing he will not say.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There is no tragedy the Senator will not politicise. He is a disgusting disgrace.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Senator should hang his head and keep it hung.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Senator does not know what he is talking about.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Swings and roundabouts.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Not stoned.

Seanad: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (22 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: In a similar vein to Senator Ruane, I thank the Minister of State, her officials and Mr. King for their engagement. This has been a positive process and on that basis I support what the Minister of State said. I hope we have contributed in our own way to make this a stronger Bill.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Crime Prevention (30 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the Minister being here in person to discuss this. I have raised issues of crime, criminality and anti-social behaviour in Dublin’s northside for at least a year. The responses from the Minister and his office have been disappointing. There has been a shooting, a pipe bomb incident, and a shooting incident outside Donaghmede Shopping Centre. There is currently great...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Crime Prevention (30 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister for his response. Will he commit to extra Garda resources for this area and to a commission along the lines I have suggested and similar to what took place in the north inner city? The Minister touched on it in his reply but did not go as far as it. I suggest a Mulvey-style report which will deal with all the agencies which the Minister outlined. He has suggested that...

Seanad: Fire Safety in Apartment Dwellings: Statements (30 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister for attending to discuss this important issue. Priory Hall has been mentioned and I will not go over it again, but a man lost his life due to the stress involved in that situation. What we are discussing is not a victimless crime - no one is suggesting that it is - and it has a major impact on people's day-to-day lives. The home where they reside should be somewhere...