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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: That is rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I have seen civil servants lose their jobs.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I will not be here tomorrow to attend Senator Quinn's party. I am only sorry I did not meet him back in the 1990s when I was struggling with marketing in college. He certainly would have made it all seem easy. Perhaps he will come back here and give seminars for Senators on how to turn their constituencies into kings.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I might try. Two things come together from today's debate that were on my mind coming in here. One is the casualisation, to which Senator Norris adverted, and the other is the employment figures. There is no doubt the Government must be congratulated on the number of people who have been returned to work, but we still have 321,000 people on the live register, more than 81,000 people on...

Seanad: Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (2 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: In deference to my colleagues, I will not take very long, in order that somebody else can get in. I thank the Minister for coming here this evening. I want to pay particular thanks to those members of the banking inquiry, including four of my colleagues here - Senators D'Arcy, Barrett, MacSharry and O'Keeffe - who may have sacrificed part of their political career in order to devote their...

Seanad: Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (2 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: Good luck.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: You wish.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I think he probably said I was retiring in his house that evening.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: Senator Walsh might change his mind.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: Thank you for that.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I will start by dispelling any doubts as to my future intentions. I have had the car serviced and a new set of tyres put on it. The tax has been paid and I am on the road from tomorrow. I will be seeking re-election.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank all Members of the House who are not running on the labour panel for supporting my re-election and promising to get votes for me. I really thank them for that. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kindness and for the even-handed way in which he dealt with me. As I travel around the country, I assure him I will seek his re-election because he is a decent guy. That is really...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I, too, add my voice to the call to nominate Senator O'Donovan. When I came into this House, I was a very lonely individual having won a by-election against the odds thanks to my colleagues in Fine Gael and, in particular, the Taoiseach. In speaking in favour of the nomination of Senator O’Donovan, two Members of the previous Seanad stand out in my mind, the first being Senator Paddy...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his elevation, which I have not done since it took place, and I wish him well in his position. I also wish well the Leader of the House, Senator Buttimer, as he takes the House forward. I note that we are starting on a bad footing, which is statements. I would like this House to avoid statements as much as possible and to deal with legislation as we move...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: It is a national problem.

Seanad: Seanad Reform Bill 2014: First Stage (15 Jun 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I congratulate the Leas-Chathaoirleach on his election. He is a lucky man that I did not speak ahead of him because his words have left me feeling deeply emotional. In all fairness, I believe he will be an excellent Leas-Chathaoirleach and I am very happy for him. He canvassed hard for the post and did very well. Congratulations. I look forward to working with him and perhaps watching...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: Will the Leader indicate when it is proposed to take No. 6.2, which is the motion on city and county councillors? I hope that debate will not be partisan on any side. All of us are equally committed. Yesterday, along with a number of Senators, I met with AILG, which is seeking a timeline for when its concerns will be addressed. I am open to any suggestion in that regard but I would like...

Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (16 Jun 2016)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. It is my first time to speak before him and I am delighted to welcome him to his new position in the Chair. I am delighted to see the Minister and to see her appointed to her portfolio. I would love to have seen her appointed to the education portfolio, as her expertise could really be used there. On considering the matter, however, I know she will bring a...