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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2016: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (20 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: Auschwitz was a concentration camp.

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: Like the Acting Chairman, Senator Horkan, I come from south County Dublin and I got a slight smirking remark from the Whip when I asked for speaking time for this debate this evening. While, like the Acting Chairman, I spent my entire time in the council representing the 63 farmers in the Glencullen-Sandyford ward to the best of my ability, I appreciate that I do not come from a typical...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: I wish to further develop a couple of the points made by colleagues on the sports sphere. I shall first refer to sports stars who distribute a good public image. I can speak from experience about decent campaigns by the IRFU to encourage sensible or no drinking among players. Donncha O'Callaghan and Peter Stringer are two famous sports stars who abstain from alcohol and they make that very...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: It is a souvenir. What about clothes?

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: So Guinness can never sell a child's t-shirt in the airport anymore.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: That is clarified.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the news emerging that a deal seems to have been reached with the Wallonian Government and the European Commission on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, CETA. We had a lively debate on that in the House, and it has proved that future trade deals need to be debated more often in regional and national parliaments.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: Like Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, I want to raise a number of issues in the educational sphere. I am well aware of the industrial action taking place today; I drove past five pickets on my way here. However, the issues I want to raise are specific to a number of schools and proposed schools in south Dublin. Last week, we learned of the disappointing closure of Notre Dame...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: I did not want to scare them.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: They have just signed.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: That was not the Walloons' problem.

Seanad: Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016: Second Stage (27 Oct 2016)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the Minister to the House to debate this important Bill and I thank him for his remarks. The Bill presents a serious responsibility for Ireland as an actor on the world stage. As mentioned by some Senators, the context and relevance of this aspect of the Hague Convention will be quite clear to any of us who have watched the evening news in recent times. Images from conflict...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Position of Member States on Withdrawal of the UK from the EU: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Neale Richmond: I thank both ambassadors for their frank and positive contributions. I have a few questions and I will conclude with a few points on which I hope there is general, if not 100%, agreement. Ambassador Schellekens, said that Ireland and the Netherlands are absolutely natural partners in this process. Through our history of European relations since Ireland entered the then EEC in 1973, we...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Neale Richmond: I thank Senator Denis Landy who appears to believe I have some sort of sway over the IRFU. As vice-captain of Old Wesley's Thirds B-15, I am not sure how far my influence stretches.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Neale Richmond: I agree that Semple Stadium should be considered in our Rugby World Cup bid. I attended the launch yesterday when a clear statement was made that the size was not necessarily the issue with regard to stadiums because the Rugby World Cup is slightly different from soccer and the Olympic Games in that smaller stadiums are also needed. I will convey the Senator's request to the esteemed...

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Neale Richmond: I will be as brief as possible. I join with colleagues in welcoming the Minister to the House and I thank him for his remarks on the wide range of areas covered by his portfolio. Ireland's staging of the 2023 World Cup would offer a huge opportunity to, among other things, encourage increased participation in sport in this country. I would like to focus my remarks today on adult...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2016)

Neale Richmond: I will attempt to be as brief as possible. In this post-Brexit world, we are looking constantly for opportunities for the Irish economy to make the most of a bad situation to attract investment and workers to the country. One area that a number of companies and employees are looking at is the education sector. This morning I call on the Leader to bring in the Minister for Education and...

Seanad: Mental Health Services Funding: Statements (24 Nov 2016)

Neale Richmond: I am deputising for Senator Feighan, who cannot be here as I believe he is still on paternity duty. I welcome the Minister of State to the House and wish her continued success in a role she has really grasped from the outset. As we all know, mental health issues can affect any home in the country. The area is a challenge for any government and society to deal with and manage in order to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Tax Code (6 Dec 2016)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss this very important matter. As he is aware, in September the Brazilian tax authorities issued normative instruction 1658/2016, adding Ireland to its list of designated tax havens also known as the blacklist. The change came into effect on 1 October. Ireland joins the illustrious company of states such as Panama, Monaco and the Isle of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Tax Code (6 Dec 2016)

Neale Richmond: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response. I share his disappointment with the Brazilian reply so far. I fully appreciate that this matter is being handled to the best of the Government's ability. I ask that the Government engages with the various entities and companies that have an interest in Brazil to see if they can work together to smooth out this matter as quickly as...