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Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Aontaím leis na ráitis atá déanta maidir leis an tionscal iascaireachta. It is important we examine the allegations of human trafficking and exploitation of migrant workers in the fishing industry and I would welcome such a debate. The debate that took place in the Dáil last night raised many issues concerning the rights of Travellers. Perhaps the Seanad Public...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Yes, but it is quite clear that the debate is ongoing. We need a debate and possibly more work could be done on Traveller ethnicity. On Operation Thor and the Government's efforts to tackle crime, my party welcomes increased funding and resources being made available for this type of operation. I note, however, that there has been quite a lot of media speculation that when one scratches...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: He might send the Army in.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Ba mhaith liom tacú leis an éileamh atá déanta le go mbeadh díospóireacht againn sa Teach seo maidir leis an "fiasco" a bhaineann le Siteserv. That the Government parties could state they were not aware of the issues around the inquiry into Siteserv and related matters was quite incredible as issues around the terms of reference for the commission of inquiry had...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Mar a dúradh romham, is píosa an-tábhachtach reachtaíochta atá anseo. Tugann sé cearta cothroma do chuile shaoránach. Sinn Féin welcomes this Bill. As republicans we believe all citizens are equal and should be accorded the rights they deserve. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Value for Money and Policy Review of the Arts Council: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I apologise for not being here for the presentation. I am intrigued by the value-for-money audit principle. I can understand how Departments want to have value-for-money audits in the arts. However, I have concerns about that type of language. It is very good that the value-for-money audit has shown that the Arts Council offers value for money and operates very efficiently. As someone...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Value for Money and Policy Review of the Arts Council: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: The question is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Value for Money and Policy Review of the Arts Council: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: We are discussing both of them, as they are both mentioned in the report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Value for Money and Policy Review of the Arts Council: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: That is an important factor that needs to be taken into consideration. Which does one give priority to? If one is programming something, can the Irish language be given a greater priority among those institutions? Can the Arts Council say in its policy that an institution is a national one but it also wants to ensure that Irish language is close to the top of its agenda? In terms of the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Equine Industry (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I do not know whether he frequents the Connemara pony show but I am aware that the Minister, Deputy Coveney, has been there on numerous occasions. Indeed, I saw him there two years ago. Obviously, the Connemara pony is specific to the region for which it is named. We are extremely proud of the breed and of the heritage relating to it....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Equine Industry (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I welcome the overview. It is interesting to note several reviews are ongoing in the society which we might come back to at a later date. On the specific matter I raised, the Minister of State stated that purpose of the Department’s oversight is to ensure that whatever standards and classifications are determined by the studbook operator adhere to the relevant requirements of EU and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Equine Industry (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Does the Minister of State have full confidence in them?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Tagaim leis an méid atá ráite ag an Seanadóir Naughton maidir le Gaillimh 2020. I also commend the members of Pavee Point who have been outside the gates this morning. We have seen a lot of tea and sympathy about Traveller accommodation and it is now time for action. It is important that they have been outside Leinster House today and have brought a petition signed by...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I move amendment No. 1:In page 7, to delete line 35 and substitute the following:"(3) The chairperson of the Board shall be democratically elected by the members of the Board.". Sinn Féin indicated on Second Stage that it would be bringing forward an amendment to this section. This amendment stems from the fact, as alluded to earlier by Senator Norris, that while section 8 provides for...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: While listening to Mozart.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: The Minister may have noticed that, tempted as I may have been to do so, I did not get into the question of political appointments to boards and I will not do so at this stage because what she has said actually strengthens our argument. It is welcome that people will be appointed through the PAS system as it will depoliticise the process. However, the Minister of the day might not...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I am not convinced. I believe the debate has raised more questions than it has answered. I propose that the amendment, by leave of the House, is withdrawn. It may be reintroduced on Report Stage when we could look at the wording again.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I move amendment No. 2:In page 12, to delete lines 28 to 31. I appreciate that we raised this again on Second Stage and the Minister responded but this covers a situation where, under subsection (8), a chief executive officer may appear before the Committee for Public Accounts or when he or she makes reports on finances, etc. This is very much a gagging clause on the CEO of the National...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Or woman.