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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We have convened the civic dialogue. A toxic or a divisive political climate has not prevented us from responsibly and rationally convening a civic dialogue to try to address those issues. None of us is green enough to think that Irish unity will not generate a difference of opinion but if we can convene a dialogue and see a coming together as a rational outworking to try to solve the issue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: That did not stop the Government holding it.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tá fáilte is fiche roimh an Aire Stáit as a bheith linn don phlé. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House for these statements. I note and appreciate his indication that he has come to the House with a listening ear. Like Senator McFadden and other Members who have spoken, however, I feel a sense of deja vúaround the contributions thus far. Like other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Minister and his officials for the presentation this morning. Given the Minister's personal engagement on and interest in this issue, I wish to note the significant judgment handed down by the Supreme Court in London in the Pat Finucane case. I am sure it is a judgment the Minister, his officials and Government colleagues will want to study so I do not expect him to comment on...

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Good man.

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I wish to share time with Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh.

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Minister of State is welcome to this timely discussion on the diaspora. As other colleagues have rightly acknowledged, we are heading into a crucial period where we will redouble our efforts to engage with our diaspora around the world. I commend Deputy Cannon on his personal commitment to his role as Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora and the work he has carried out...

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Fianna Fáil does not stand in the North.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We are Irish citizens.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Let me begin with a quotation. The Taoiseach said:To the nationalists people in Northern Ireland I want to assure you that we have protected your interests throughout these negotiations. Your birthright as Irish citizens, and therefore as EU citizens will be protected. There will be no hard Border on our island. You will never again be left...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: They have said "No".

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Mar an gcéanna le roinnt mhaith de na cainteoirí eile, cuirim fáilte roimpi agus gabhaim buíochas léi as an obair atá déanta aici ar an gceist seo go dtí seo.I echo the words of commendation for the Minister of State and her steadfast leadership on this issue, but we are not done yet. I know that she...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Díospóireacht Scoile (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Bhí gach cur i láthair ar fheabhas. Molaim na finnéithe, gabhaim comhghairdeas leo agus faoi mar a dúirt an Cathaoirleach, bhí an caighdeán Gaeilge go binn álainn agus fuair mé a lán sult as a bheith ag suí anseo ag caitheamh ama taobh amuigh den Seanad ag éisteacht le polaitíocht fiúntach ach ní dhéarfainn é sin...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Díospóireacht Scoile (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Maidir leis an gcur i láthair faoin Bhreatimeacht, táimid ag plé i gcónaí leis na mórcheisteanna polaitiúla agus cuid den am mar gheall go bhfuil sé ag athrú chomh tapaidh sin níl a fhios againn cad iad na hábhair go bhfuilimid ag plé leo an t-am ar fad ach bheadh spéis agam a chloisteáil barúil na bhfinnéithe ar...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Díospóireacht Scoile (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tá mise i mo bhall den Comhchoiste um Dhlí agus Ceart agus Comhionannas agus tá Bille ag comhghleacaí de mo chuid, an Teachta Ó Laoghaire as Corcaigh, chun post a chruthú fá choinne coimisinéir shábháilteachta digitigh le go mbeadh an coimisinéir sin ag breathnú ar leithéidí Facebook agus iad siúd a chuireann na...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Díospóireacht Scoile (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cad faoi na déagóirí?

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Díospóireacht Scoile (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tá cead againn sna cruinnithe.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 2:In page 9, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:“(j) Section 99shall come into operation on such day or days as the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine may appoint by order or orders either generally or with reference to any particular purpose or provision and different days may be so appointed for different purposes or different...