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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Legislative Measures (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I was keeping a very good eye on the time.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: In respect of the motion on the war in Ukraine, this was discussed at the Business Committee last week and it was agreed that it would be put back to be considered by this week's Business Committee. This is coming completely out of the blue without any consultation with members of the Business Committee. We have not seen a motion and there is no to text in respect of that. I submitted...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: No, it has not.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: To clarify, the motion was circulated at 12.43 p.m. as the discussion was taking place. How can a motion be circulated to members in that way?

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: No, it is not.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: A point of information has to be put forward. With all due respect to you, a Cheann Comhairle, and to your interpretation of what happened at the meeting, you were not there. Through no fault of your own, you were not there. That is not the interpretation of what happened at the meeting last week. I was there as were other Members were there. Amendments were put forward to the wording of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: Carrickfinn Airport in west Donegal has been regularly voted one of the most spectacular and scenic airports in the world. Unfortunately, the service currently available to the public leaves a lot to be desired. There have been constant delays and cancellations of flights, sometimes without notice, which is worrying for people who depend on the service, particularly cancer sufferers who...

Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: That is news to me.

Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I will take it if it is going.

Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I move amendment No. 1: A. To insert the following after "status for European Union (EU) membership to Ukraine;": "— condemns threats of use of nuclear weapons, and condemns all nuclear threats, whether they be explicit or implicit and irrespective of the circumstances; — welcomes the solidarity shown by all EU Member States in hosting Ukrainian people fleeing from...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and, for clarity, I did not make a contribution on the earlier occasion. Does that mean I get two contributions on this occasion? My apologies, as I am being a bit flippant here on such a serious piece of legislation, when it is probably not the best time to be doing that. I put on record my support for these amendments because they are only trying to extend...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I fully support what has been said in respect of the amendments. I will ask for the indulgence of the House for a couple of minutes. I wish to put a couple of matters on the record in connection with the Bill. There are a number of quotes I would like to read. I will not name the people whose words I am sharing but they need to have their stories told. It is important. I beg the House's...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I mentioned earlier in the House that Deputy Connolly was not well this evening so she could not make the debate. She asked me to read this out on her behalf. This Bill is divisive and discriminatory. It is excluding completely any child who spent less than six months in a mother and baby home. No reason is given except a bland claim they would not have known what was happening. This is...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: Do we have another round of comments on it?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I am just not clear on what the Minister said. He was very categorical in saying these amendments would not cut the mustard. I do not know what further consideration he can make in respect of them. What can he actually decide to do on Report Stage that will meet us halfway? Maybe I am just not listening exactly to what he is saying. I would like clarity on what can actually be done, what...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I will press it.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I move amendment No. 6: In page 6, to delete lines 7 and 8 and substitute the following: “ “hatred” means a state of mind characterised as intense and irrational emotions of enmity or detestation against a person or a group of persons in the State or elsewhere on account of their membership or presumed membership of a group defined by reference to protected...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I move amendment No. 7: In page 6, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: “ “incitement” means behaviour towards, or communications about, a person or a group of persons that create a serious risk of discrimination, hostility or violence against persons belonging to or being presumed as belonging to such groups on the basis of their protected...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I will revisit this matter on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I move amendment No. 10: In page 6, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following: “(h) migration status,” Amendment No. 10 proposes the addition of "migration status" as a protected characteristic. In the current climate, it is important that this is recognised in this way. The Minister will probably say that race and colour already cover this. However, there are...