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Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (21 Jan 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I welcome the fact the Minister has taken on board many of the points made on Committee Stage, particularly regarding the amendments we put forward. I note the increase in the fines and I welcome the fact she has taken on board the principle we put forward of the decriminalisation of the women who sell sexual services. Accordingly, I will not be pressing amendments Nos. 29 to 31, inclusive....

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Go raibh míle maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. Tá sé spéisiúil go bhfuilimid ag fáil an tuarascáil ón gcoiste baincéireachta inniu agus failtím roimhe sin, cé go gceapaim go bhfuil go leor laigeachtaí ann. One thing that will be clear from the report of the banking inquiry is that the citizens of this State were surely fleeced by the...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (27 Jan 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Thar ceann ghrúpa Shinn Féin, ba mhaith liom fíorfháilte a chur roimh mhuintir Brian Friel anseo inniu agus ár gcuid comhbhróin a chur in iúl dóibh as ucht bás an fhathach fir seo, an laoch i measc laochra ó thaobh na drámaíochta de. I take this opportunity to offer the collective sympathy of the Sinn Féin group to the family...

Seanad: Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (27 Jan 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. Ní minic a bhímid ag caint lena chéile anseo, but it is pleasure to be here. I do not normally take the transport brief but I look forward to raising a few points with the Minister. This is a mainly technical Bill dealing with a number of technical aspects with which we do not have any great issues, but I wish to use the...

Seanad: Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (27 Jan 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: In fairness, other Senators before me have made general statements on public transport. If the Chair wishes I will turn to specifics regarding taxi drivers where many issues have been raised. Particularly in Galway the ongoing issues of decals and older cars have been raised with me. Senator Mooney has correctly noticed some of the wonderful cars in New York and London, the black cabs,...

Seanad: Public Transport Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jan 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I alluded to the issue of transfers or decals on Second Stage. Will the Minister consider magnetic signage? Many other self-employed people who use their vehicles for work employ such signage so that when the vehicle is parked at home, for example, they can remove the signage and ensure it is safe. I am informed that the implementation of the regulation is an issue. Ostensibly, there are...

Seanad: Direct Provision: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Is dóigh gur seo an tseans deireanach a bheidh againn san suí áirithe seo den Seanad áirithe seo leis an scéal seo a phlé. Mar sin, cuirim fáilte roimh an deis an díospóireacht seo a bheith againn. I welcome this debate as I welcome any debate on direct provision. We do not oppose the...

Seanad: Direct Provision: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: As a Parliament, all Members have failed in this session by not having abolished direct provision. Many people have worked in many ways to do that and I do not know where is the stumbling block. I believe the Minister of State wished to reform the system but was stymied in some way. I do not know whether this is because of the Minister of State's partners in government, whether it is for...

Seanad: Direct Provision: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: What options has the Minister of State looked at internationally?

Seanad: Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (27 Jan 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. In 2012, horse racing contributed €1.1 billion to this economy. Its exports to 27 countries in 2013 were estimated to be worth €205 million. It is important, therefore, that we get this legislation right and ensure transparency and accountability in horse racing. The entire horse racing structure must be democratised. In that respect, I am...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: A Chathaoirligh-----

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Ba mhaith liom tréaslú leis an Seanadóir Norris as ucht na blianta fada seirbhíse atá tugtha aige agus as ucht an job atá á dhéanamh aige sa chathaoir i láthair na huaire. Faraor, níl mé chun é féin a ainmniú do Chathaoirleach an tréimhse seo, ach b'fhéidir am éigin eile. Is lá an-stairiúil é...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Apart from the few times when he used his casting vote to vote with the Government, his impartiality was impeccable and he always gave us very fair hearings here. Hopefully, the new Cathaoirleach will do the same. It is very important we do not dance to the media tune which would lead us to believe everything has already been decided. Given that the Seanad is sitting and no vote has been...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: So it can be done.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: We have had many congratulatory statements, and rightly so. While we have focused on what is happening in the Chamber today, the public are asking when we are going to get on with the work. I propose that we take a motion that this House will sit tomorrow to debate one of a number of matters. We could take maiden speeches from those who wish to make maiden speeches. We have heard about...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Is the House allowed to suspend Standing Orders to put forward a motion to sit tomorrow?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Ba mhaith liom i dtosach báire moladh a thabhairt do na Seanadóirí atá i láthair a bhfuil cúpla focal acu na focail sin a úsáid. Tuigim go bhfuil roinnt Gaeilge ag an gcuid is mó den dream atá anseo agus tá sé fíorthábhachtach go mbeadh muid ag tabhairt ceannródaíocht ó thaobh na Gaeilge de i dTithe an...

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I move amendment No. 1:After "calls for:", to insert:"- the Government to declare a state of emergency to recognise the scale of the housing crisis and to:- double investment in social housing; - fast track the approval, procurement and tendering process for local authorities; - introduce rent certainty, linking rent to the consumer price index; - legislate for a moratorium on home...