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Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Síochána and other persons) Order 2014: Motion (16 Apr 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: It was Senator Crown.

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Second Stage (13 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his detailed explanation of the Bill. The Minister is welcome to the House, as always. I intend to focus specifically on the pensions area, which is dealt with in section 33. My colleague, Senator Ned O'Sullivan, who is our transportation spokesperson, will deal with other elements of the Bill. I intend to have a more detailed discussion on the matter on Committee...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I am surprised that the State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 will conclude at 5.30 p.m. As a number of very important amendments have been tabled, I am surprised it is concluding at that time. If we are coming back-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Leader for that information. I commend all those who stood in the local and European elections last week and those who were elected and commiserate with those who were not successful. It is important that people of all ages, from all backgrounds, all parties and none participate in the democratic process. In particular, I wish our colleagues from all groups in this House who are...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I will not. What I would say is that we need the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan, to come to the House, before he goes to Europe, to discuss whether the Seanad can do a job in this regard. We need to move forward with electoral reform. I have often asked for a permanent electoral commission. I finished at a count in one of the electoral...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Is Senator Bacik standing?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator Bacik would make a great leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: The Senator should tell him that.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: The Senator could be supportive of him.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Has Senator Kelly gone independent again? Is he leaving the Labour Party altogether?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Is Senator Kelly calling for a debate on Deputy Flanagan?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: What has this got to do with the Order of Business?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: We will wait and see.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: It might be a while yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I do not think the public are seeing it like that.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: He is generally confused about where he is from one day to another, and whether he is a member of the Labour Party or an independent.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Absolutely.

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I support Senator Barrett's sensible proposal. The Minister has not given any such directions since coming to office, but that is not to say that any future Minister will take the same approach. In the interests of transparency, Senator Barrett's proposal should be included in this important legislation. Members of these Houses should be clear on decisions and directions being made in...

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I have no intention of requiring this Minister, or any future Minister, to bring any direction before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications. Laying the letter before the Houses in the Oireachtas Library would be sufficient. The amendment could be revised before Report Stage to exclude anything that relates to airport or national security. It would send out a good...

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (27 May 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Maybe someone else did.