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Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I am pleased to hear the Senator express his opposition to any proposed cuts. Let us hope that if a vote arises on the issue, he will vote with his heart and not follow his troops through the lobby.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Some time ago, I called on the Leader to arrange a debate on the Irish diaspora and funding for Irish diaspora services. I am concerned because such a debate has not been held yet. I refer to how this is impacting locally. Recently, I heard at least one third of Irish sexual abuse survivors are now living in the UK. The services they receive have been impacted because of the lack of a...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I join Senator Norris in expressing dismay at the outcome of the recent court case in Malawi. I contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday to ask it to direct our ambassador, Mr. MacGabhann, to make representations at the highest level in Malawi. Will the Leader join me and ask his office to contact Mr. MacGabhann to impress on him the need to make a case to the Government of...

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: She may again do so in the future.

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate her on her appointment. I have not had the opportunity to do so in the House since her appointment, but I am pleased to see her in the ministerial chair today. I will restrict my comments to the second report published last October by my colleague, Senator Bacik, on women's participation in politics. Before I do so, I wish to make some...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: It is one year since the publication of the Ryan report into institutionalised child abuse. At that time, a list of 20 recommendations was published, which, if implemented, would mean such atrocious incidents could never happen again. Today, eight of our key child protection agencies are meeting in Dublin to discuss whether support services have been put in place for the victims and to...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: Will the Leader pass on these comments onto the Minister? Many people in the House will be aware of the plight of the victims of the gynaecologist, Michael Neary, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. The Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, set up a redress scheme for victims in April 2007. Despite representations from across the House, 35 women remain excluded from the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: On a point of information for the Leader, Michael Neary is no longer a doctor.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (National Convention Centre) Bill 2010: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 May 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister and congratulate her on her new role. On behalf of the Labour Party, I express our support for the Bill with its limited aim of providing for the facility to sell alcohol at the National Convention Centre when necessary. Deputy Rabbitte expressed his support for it in the other House which I reiterate in this Chamber. On Second Stage of the Bill in the Dáil, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I join Senator Bacik in calling for the Order of Business to be amended in order that we can debate the Climate Protection Bill which has been on the Order Paper for well over 18 months. We have not seen any action from the Government. Senator Boyle's contribution was no more than words. We need a debate on the matter. I support the call for a change to the Order of Business. I join...

Seanad: Whistleblowing in the Financial Sector: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I would prefer to wait for a later turn, with your permission, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Whistleblowing in the Financial Sector: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the Minister of State and the opportunity to speak on the subject of whistleblowing. There have been a number of high profile cases in the banking world where brave individuals have sought to highlight wrongdoing only for their careers and lives to be put on hold or, worse, ruined as a result. I have no doubt countless others would have made matters public on points of principle...

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I wish to share time with Senator Doherty.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Leader for arranging this debate with the Minister for Foreign Affairs at such short notice. As my party colleague Deputy Higgins said in the other House, we have reached a turning point this week in the Middle East. This has been brought about by the illegal actions of the Israeli armed forces in the storming of the flotilla bound for Gaza and the ensuing deaths of so many...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: It is welcome that the new accident and emergency department at Our Lady of Lourdes' Hospital in Drogheda is opening today. This is one of the most important hospitals in the north east and 7,000 children were born there last year. I believe one of our Members became the parent of a baby in the hospital just yesterday. The new extension, which cost €11 million, will be able to treat up...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: That is not what I said.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I suggested it sounded like a paper exercise.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: No Labour Party member has ever been found guilty of any issue in regard to planning.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I question the benefit of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: I question what the Minister is going to do with the information.