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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I do not want to prolong the work of the House, given that there is a significant amount of amendments to get through, but I wish to indicate Sinn Féin's support for this legislation and the amendments. Senator Bacik is right. On the bulk of penal reform issues, the Seanad, the Government and stakeholders have worked collaboratively and positively. That can only be a good and...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We should get rid of the Border.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Ba mhaith liom tréaslú leis an méid a bhí le rá ag an Seanadóir Lawless ní ba luaithe maidir le reifreann ar chearta vótála i dtoghcháin uachtaránachta. I second the remarks made by Senator Lawless on the referendum for presidential voting rights. To be fair to officials and the relevant Ministers, the heavy lifting has been done....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is too late now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I ask for some order and for my colleagues to reflect on the presence of school students in the Public Gallery. We could set an example for them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I agree.

Seanad: Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I welcome the Minister of State to the Seanad. I listened with interest to the Minister when he addressed the House and I agreed with quite a lot of what he said. His comments were very important in terms of intervention. He expressed his position in a clear and coherent fashion. I took a great degree of political heart from a lot of what he said in terms of facing up and facing down....

Seanad: Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The majority of my points were directed at private profiteers, not at the Minister of State. I acknowledge his work.

Seanad: Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Given what happened to my party colleague over the last few weeks, and the stand we have taken on this, it certainly was not my intention-----

Seanad: Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I resent the implication.

Seanad: Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Can the Minister of State stop it from happening?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I want to acknowledge the agreement to two significant motions at Belfast City Council last night. The first called on that council to prepare research on a change in constitutional status and future planning, and the impact that might have on the economy and prosperity of the city. It is a very prudent and responsible decision that is planning for a future change adopted by a majority...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The rents in Dublin-----

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: He says he is not a conservative.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Apple is fairly wealthy.

Seanad: Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2019: Second and Subsequent Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit don phlé agus cuirim fáilte roimh an reachtaíocht atá os ár gcomhair. Mar atá ráite ag comhghleacaithe, reachtaíocht tábhachtach agus suntasach atá ann, ní hamháin don tír seo ach don domhan ar fad. Sinn Féin supports and welcomes the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Bill. I...

Seanad: Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2019: Second and Subsequent Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.