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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 appreciate what the Minister of State is saying, but the intention of the amendments does not run contrary to anything she said. Our position is that they would enhance the legislation. As a result, we may consider pushing this amendment to a vote, given its significance. I will defer to our group leader on that matter.

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

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Is he a "shall" or a "may"?

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

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Senator Norris has outlined the political reasons the amendment is so important. I adhere to and respect the ruling of the Chair, but I cannot understand why amendments Nos. 18 and 19 were ruled out of order. Perhaps, as father of the House, Senator Norris could advise me on why this happened. I understand Standing Order 154 which deals with this issue, but the criteria are that amendments...

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 appreciate what the Minister said and accept that he has no role in deciding whether amendments are discussed. However, this section relates to the Extradition Act 1965 which was based on a 1957 Council of Europe convention. Section 8 of the Act can apply where the State has made an agreement with a country that is a signatory to the convention, to which the State is also a party. The...

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. 23:In page 71, line 21, to delete "3A. A person" and substitute "3A. (1) A person". I alert the Minister and colleagues to the fact that I am likely to push this amendment to a vote. Amendments Nos. 23 and 24 take a further set of grounds into consideration, in addition to those set out, to include inhuman and degrading treatment. The amendments are necessary and in...

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 am.

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. 24:In page 71, line 28, after "punishment" to insert the following: ", flagrant denial of fair trial, serious forms of sexual and gender-based violence and/or female genital mutilation."

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. 25:In page 71, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following:“(2) The Minister shall give heightened consideration to children in the context of non-refoulement, whereby actions of the State must be taken in accordance with the best interests of the child, a child should not be returned if such return would result in the violation of their fundamental human...

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. 29:In page 73, after line 35, to insert the following:"Ministerial orders in relation to motor vehicle insurance and licenses 99.The Minister may, with the consent of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, make such order or orders as he or she considers necessary to continue in being or carry out any reciprocal or other arrangements...

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 am not trying to be alarmist. I am not in any way trying to give the Tánaiste any further headaches at a time that is particularly challenging for all of us. The Tánaiste is correct when he says that this potentially small sticker in a windscreen goes right to the heart of the issues with which we are all familiar. I have referred to the case of a lorry that crosses the Border...

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

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We have rehearsed the raft of problematic issues associated with Brexit. I do not need to rehearse them once more. While I appreciate what the Tánaiste has said about what the Government can and cannot do, that is not to say that the Commission could not have taken action regarding a potential waiver around some of these issues. There is a precedent for that. A waiver was put in...

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

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Upon reflection and having spoken to colleagues, I hear what the Minister is saying. I certainly have made the political point. I know the Tánaiste understands it. I cannot stress it enough. On the basis of the assurance he has given the House - and it is the House and not just Sinn Féin - to go back to the Commission, I will withdraw amendment No. 29.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I formally second Senator Conway-Walsh's amendment that the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade come to the House today. I heard what Senator Wilson said and I will listen intently to what the Leader will say in this regard. It does warrant that level of response from the Irish Government. With the greatest respect, I cannot nor would I dare speak on behalf of the...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tá mé sásta go bhfuil an deis agam cúpla focal a rá ar an Bhille seo inniu. Like Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin will not be opposing the passage of the Bill on Second Stage. However, there are several points which I wish to put to the Minister of State and which it is important to put on the record of the House. The...

Seanad: Dealing with the Past in Northern Ireland: Statements (27 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Leader for facilitating our request for these important statements. The importance of the legacy of conflict in Ireland did not come to pass 50 years ago. It goes back much further and runs much deeper. Senator Ned O'Sullivan posed the question earlier of what started it in the North all those decades ago. There is not one simple answer to that. It is complex and...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is hard not to think that there is an element of truth in what Senator Clifford-Lee outlined but it is important to take the Bill as presented to us. There certainly will be different views on its intent and its constitutionality, and on whether better and more effective and practical proposals could be brought to this House. I wonder about that but we are where we are. It is no mean...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Senator is easily distracted.

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Committee Stage (2 Apr 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 1:In page 7, line 22, to delete “Sentencing Information Committee” and substitute “Sentencing Information and Guidelines Committee”. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire tar éis an phíosa reachtaíochta seo a lua. I welcome the Minister to discuss Committee Stage. I indicate my intention to withdraw a series of amendments,...

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Committee Stage (2 Apr 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I will withdraw my amendment.

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Committee Stage (2 Apr 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Táim ag glacadh leis sin.