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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Like many other speakers, I rise mainly to pay tribute to Senator Ó Clochartaigh. I had a chance last night to talk to him briefly, to celebrate his time here and to discover that when I used to go to the Gaeltacht, I used to stay in a house that is located next door, I think, to his mother-in-law's home. That was how small Ireland was a long time ago, when I was in the Gaeltacht in...

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Measures to Counter False Self-Employment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (28 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I do not intend to use all eight minutes. I am covering for Senator Davitt, who is in Mullingar amid a lot of snow.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Measures to Counter False Self-Employment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (28 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Apart from Senator Gavan and Senator Nash himself, I think the rest of us are all based in Dublin. At the same time, I do not want to prolong the debate too much. I will let Senator Nash listen to my contribution. It is important that this has been brought up, and I thank Senator Nash for doing so. It is important for those who are a little worried about the idea of it, such as employer...

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Ar son an Seanad ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Aire as ucht páirt a ghlacadh san díospóireacht inniu faoin ábhar tábhachtach seo. Is sin deireadh na díospóireachta.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: We are national politicians.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I have eight minutes but the Minister of State spoke for 19 minutes. I will do my best to respond to him in the time allocated. My party has done it before and we will do it again. I made very constructive comments when he was here for statements on the mid-term review of the capital plan last year. Certainly, my purpose in this Chamber is to be constructive and helpful. It is fantastic...

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: As the Acting Chairman well knows, Senators do not have constituencies.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I recall one occasion where a certain Minister reminded me that Senators do not have constituencies and I replied that I had one where I live. I am a representative in the national Parliament, just like Senator Craughwell and most Senators. We are elected, thankfully, by the 31 local authorities in the country along with members of the outgoing Seanad and incoming Dáil. Senators are...

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: The OECD.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: That was brilliantly timed on the part of Senator Burke. He spoke for seven minutes and 58 seconds when given eight minutes. I thank him very much.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: It is the second highest after Japan.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I am glad the Senator has no doubt about that.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Senator for concluding within her time.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: As a national Senator there is no doubt Senator O'Sullivan will do so.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: We are all national Senators.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I mentioned the whole country.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: And time.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Engine.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I have indulged Senator Devine in terms of speaking time.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Gerry Horkan: She is aware that she has exceeded her allotted time.