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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: It will be too late next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Yes.

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Fearaim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. Is iontach an rud go bhfuil na comhráití seo ar siúl inniu faoin ábhar seo mar is ábhar an-tábhachtach é. Mar dhuine a chaith roinnt blianta ar bhord Bealach, an clár taistil tuaithe i gConamara, tá tuiscint agam ar na ceisteanna seo. Tá siad an-tábhachtach agus tá sé fíor-thábachtach go mbéadh muid á bplé i gcomhthéacs níos leithne....

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: It works and it is a very efficient service.

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Could I propose an amendment to the Order of Business?

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I thought I could try in any case.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Go raibh míle maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. Tá dhá cheist gur mhaith liom a ardú. I gcomhthéacs an dráma ar fad atá ann maidir leis na hainmniúcháin do thoghchán na hUachtaránachta, sílim gur chóir dúinn díospóireacht a bheith againn maidir leis an bpróiséas sin ar fad. With the drama surrounding the nomination process for the presidential election, it might be timely for...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Gabh mo leithscéal. It is a very important issue. It would be important to have such a debate while it is still in people's minds and pertinent, in particular in regard to Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution and the all-island nature of it. Reference has been made to bringing in high profile individuals to speak to us in the House. Perhaps when the nominations close it would be an idea...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: There is no debate going on. That is the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I do not think the Unionists would agree with that.

Seanad: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill, 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: He is teaching us a few things.

Seanad: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill, 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. Tacaíonn Sinn Féin leis an reachtaíocht seo, i bprionsabal, agus fáiltímid roimhe. Ar an céad dul síos, ba mhaith liom iarratas beag a dhéanamh maidir leis an ainm. Molaim go gcoinneofaí ainm breá Gaelach. Tá sé sin déanta go rialta, mar shampla i gcás Solas. Tá mé cinnte go bhfuil tuairimí ag an Rialtas faoi sin. Cad faoi focail ar nós...

Seanad: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill, 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I recall the uproar in the summer when some well-known language schools in Dublin closed after fees from students had been accepted. Providers should have to show they are financially viable before being approved with the mark and support of the QQAI and this should be applicable to all higher education providers. Tacaíonn Sinn Féin leis an reachtaíocht seo i bprionsabal. Tréaslaíonn...

Seanad: Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (20 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tá beagán díomá orm nach bhfuil an tAire ó hÓgáin anseo leis an gceist seo a fhreagairt mar is ceist fíor-thábhachtachí i gcomhthéacs na Gaeltachta í agus sílim go bhfuil ceist le freagairt aige. Táim ag caint faoi Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta, MFG. Go minic nuair a bhíonn jabanna á chailliúint ar fud na tíre, feiceann muid Airí...

Seanad: Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (20 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I understand the Minister of State is saying that he has no right to interfere with an independent company, but the programmes are State programmes that are directed by the Department. Guidelines are laid down for the proper implementation of the Leader programme, the LCD programme, the CSP programme, etc. Does the Minister of State agree that this gives him a right and that the Department...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: The Leader should ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to attend the House to explain how our justice system works. How is it that a little old lady of 65 can be sent to prison indefinitely, while we still have bankers and investors who have not yet been imprisoned? This is because Teresa Tracey was affirming her right to keep trees on her land, whereas EirGrid and the ESB wanted to...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. Not wanting to upstage my good friend, Senator Mac Conghail, it should be noted that Sinn Féin has been asking for the Minister to attend the House since my election. We are delighted he is present.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: No. We have been calling for this debate because it is an important matter. Bhí mé i láthair ag an ócáid ar a d'fhreastal an tAire i Halla na Cathrach i nGaillimh nuair a d'oscail sé suas an díospóireacht maidir leis na healaíona. Bhí an ócáid sin thar barr agus tá an-mholadh ag dul don Aire maidir leis an fís atá aige. Einstein said all religions, arts and sciences are...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: It makes no sense. With a minimal injection of funding into the arts sector, there is an accumulator effect and jobs are provided. These benefits and the international prestige gained far outweigh the investment. Sinn Féin is probably the only party that has stood against the austerity measures. It argues that money should not be given to the unguaranteed bondholders but invested in the...