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Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: There are loads of paintings in storage in the National Gallery.

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: What is notable about this issue is the outcry from every member of the arts and heritage community in Ireland and the general public. I could list the various organisations but my colleague, Senator Marie-Louise O’Donnell, has already done that. This is an irredeemable loss of Ireland’s culture and a betrayal of the legacy of Sir Alfred and Lady Beit. As we speak An Taisce...

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: I am almost finished. There is an abundance of goodwill and expertise available in the arts community. All is not yet lost. The situation can be turned around.

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: That is fine.

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: I did.

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: They made some mess of it.

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: On a point of order-----

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: The Minister has said-----

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: If the Cathaoirleach would allow me speak-----

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: -----the Minister has said that she cannot stop the sale. There is currently a judicial-----

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: If the Cathaoirleach would let me finish-----

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: There is a judicial review going on and if the sale takes place before the outcome of that, the Minister must get an injunction to stop the sale until we know if the export was legal.

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: Why can the Minister not take action in the UK?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: I also support the review of the town councils but I want it to be in the open and transparent. It must look at the funding, supports and powers available to councils. Leaving that aside, I support Senator Darragh O'Brien's call for No. 70, motion 17 on the Order Paper to be taken today. It is too urgent to leave aside. I have never had calls from constituents because I do not see myself...

Seanad: Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: The Minister is welcome to the House this afternoon. I should begin by saying that when the Teaching Council first entered into my profession it was probably one of the most hated institutions ever formed in the State. It is my hope that over time, teachers will embrace the Teaching Council and see it for what it is, the professionalisation of teachers. I, for one, am happy to be a member...

Seanad: Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: We might ask you make that statement stand up before the day is out.

Seanad: Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: Before we conclude, I bring to the Minister's attention the fact that there might be an opportunity to include a provision in the Bill to address the problem in further education where some teachers cannot be registered with the Teaching Council but are required to keep the colleges going.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (23 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: I share some of Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh's concern about the level of control we are leaving in the Minister's hands under the provisions of the Bill. I understand the Garda Representative Association wrote to the justice committee stressing the need for independence for the Garda authority. I worry when I hear the Attorney General's advice was A, B, C or D. The Office of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: I support what Senator Darragh O'Brien said about the rape crisis centres. I have no ulterior motive for it. It is a scandal. However, there is a bigger scandal. Yesterday, Senator Darragh O'Brien attempted to move an amendment to the Order of Business on No. 67, motion 17 which deals with the one-parent family payment. Last night I watched Vincent Browne's show, during which he...

Seanad: Master Plan for the City of Dublin: Motion (24 Jun 2015)

Gerard Craughwell: The Minister will be delighted to know that his torture is coming to an end as I am now on my feet.