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Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Yesterday, 22 May, strikingly enough, marked the anniversary of Carol Ann Kelly. Carol Ann was shot and killed by a rubber bullet in Twinbrook on her way home from getting a carton of milk for her mother in 1981. When Carol Ann was murdered and fatally fell to the ground, the organs of the state kicked into gear immediately and began to victim-blame. They blamed her, her family and the...

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Imagine.

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Well then, that's much better.

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: There is no peace process.

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Fine Gael opposed it, to be fair.

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: That is a cop-out. How is the current dialogue going with Israel?

Seanad: Bed Capacity at National Rehabilitation Hospital: Statements (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am acutely aware that there are Members who are much more familiar with the issues under discussion than me, but it is very important to take the opportunity to comment given the severity and passion involved and articulated previously. The National Rehabilitation Hospital provides complex specialist rehabilitation services to patients who, as a result of an accident, illness or injury...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Inspectorate (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank Mr. Toland for his presentation thus far. Understandably there has been a lot of discussion around the identified deficiencies in the collaboration between Tusla, An Garda Síochána and the other relevant agencies on this very serious matter. Mr. Toland referred to the North and a particular facility in the North. Given the nature of our society and of cross-Border...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Inspectorate (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: How advanced is that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Inspectorate (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Perhaps the witnesses could clarify the Garda Síochána Inspectorate's responsibility on the civic dialogues held by the Government. Were there any submissions by the Garda Síochána Inspectorate or has it been afforded the opportunity to make submissions if that is appropriate? The witnesses can tell the committee if they believe this is not within the remit of the Garda...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Blood Donations (29 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State is welcome. I appreciate that this is obviously a very busy period for him and his Government colleagues, not least the Minister for Health. In such circumstances, I understand that the Minister cannot be available to be with us this afternoon. It is fair to say we can all can see that the best elements of our health care...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Blood Donations (29 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Minister of State for his concise response. There is a glimmer of hope in it, and I always try to look for one. I look forward to the IBTS bringing forward that review and the assessment in July this year. I am sure we will watch it closely, as will the Government.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: There was a vote in the House.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I suggest we resume the debate on another date.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: A sensible suggestion.

Seanad: Marine Spatial Planning: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Beidh mé gasta. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit agus gabhaim buíochas leis. Our offshore environment is an immense resource. We have one of the largest coastlines in the European Union, as Senator Coffey mentioned. At present this resource is completely under utilised in terms of what it could fulfil. Other states with much less sea area are miles ahead of us....

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tréaslaím leis an mhéid atá ráite ag cuid mhaith de na cainteoirí a labhair romham. Is féidir linn bheith iontach dearfach faoin ábhar seo. The Minister of State is most welcome to the Seanad and I welcome the opportunity to engage with him on tourism. I will begin by focusing on the important and valuable...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I wish the Deputy luck.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Was the Minister of State allowed to keep them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I hope to be significantly brief. I welcome the Minister. I do not want to pre-empt the supplementary questions that the Chairman may ask. The Minister has touched on the issue of the Crowley report. Obviously, he is aware of the calls to publish the report by people in this House, by the McAnespie family, and by very eminent and respected figures in the GAA. I ask him to update us on...