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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: The Government will not hear the uncomfortable truth and Fine Gael will not want to accept it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: They do not give a toss about the lower paid workers-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: -----be it Defence Forces members or school secretaries or anybody else who has increased their work-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: It is-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: I raised the entitlement of special needs assistants who are public representatives to enjoy the same rights as teachers with regard to paid annual leave when attending to council duties.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (11 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I do not think we will ever forget the reaction in this House, the other House and among the public at large when this scandal first emerged last year. My first reaction, and that of many of my friends, was that that could have been my wife, my sister or my friend. It turned out that many of us in these Houses have friends who have been affected and who are among those 221 women affected,...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I move amendment No. 1:In page 7, line 6, after “audit” to insert “or otherwise”. This is a straightforward amendment which was proposed in the Dáil by my colleague, Deputy Kelly. It provides for broadening the scope of the women who can be included in the tribunal. I would appreciate the Minister's view on this. I would also like to say, as I am sure the...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I am sure that the Minister will use this opportunity to clarify why the word "primarily" was used. I appreciate if he would respond to Senator Bacik on that issue, which is an important point to make, and he is free to use that opportunity. On the remarks that the Minister made about the IT glitches and the revelations overnight, including on the Tuesday that was referenced as the date...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: As I said during the Second Stage debate yesterday, this is not just about the concerns of the group or of women who are affected. This is about culture change and making sure that our systems change. We have a tendency in this country, unfortunately, when issues like this arise for the bureaucracy to circle wagons around itself to protect itself and for the political system to protect...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: We are pressing it.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I move amendment No. 2:In page 10, line 18, to delete “audit.” and substitute the following:“audit, or (c) seeking damages under paragraphs (a) and (b).”. This is essentially a technical amendment. Our party's view is that the suggested wording we are putting forward would tighten up the section somewhat. That view was also expressed in the Dáil. It is...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: No.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: Can I get an elaboration on this section? The Minister was very clear as to the reason we proposed to introduce this particular amendment. I understand it was not taken on Report Stage. It was discussed on Committee Stage.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: On what basis was it ruled out of order?

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: Is the same device being used here?

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: The Minister knows what we were trying to achieve with this amendment. Now is the time where we are establishing-----

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I appreciate that is the case under Standing Orders. I beg the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's indulgence to allow me put on the record of the House the reason we tabled this particular amendment. Deputy Kelly was very clear as to the reason. Amendment No. 3 is supported by the 221+ group for very good reasons. We are now setting the rules of this tribunal and, in essence, this amendment is...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I appreciate the motives of the Cathaoirleach and the Minister. The Minister is not obliged to respond to me but I am grateful that he did.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Gerald Nash: I also thank the Minister for his work. I commend his officials on the intensive work that they have done. It is only appropriate that that be recognised in the House. We often fail to do so, or at least do not sufficiently recognise what the Civil Service and our State agencies do in working with us to address the concerns expressed in the House and reflect the will of the people. As the...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Gerald Nash: I would appreciate it if the Acting Chairman indicated to me when the end of my four minutes was approaching.This is a timely debate. I thank our Fianna Fáil colleagues for the motion. Gangland crime is not restricted only to Dublin and areas that are considered to be cities. The nature of the drugs trade in Ireland and elsewhere means that gang crime and all that goes with it has...