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Seanad: Migrant Integration Strategy: Statements (16 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I will conclude in two seconds. We have ghettoised the problem. We have racism growing at a phenomenal rate and cultural issues in our schools. The absolute rejection of things such as sex education in our schools was reported to me recently. These are issues coming down the line. I wish the Minister of State well with the migrant integration strategy and congratulate him on bringing it...

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: For the benefit of Members, it is unlikely that every Member scheduled to speak will get the opportunity before we adjourn before 2.15 p.m. I think we will only get Senators Noone and Warfield in at this point.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank the Minister for agreeing to extend the time. It is very generous as I know she has a long day in the Houses today.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: The Senator is out of time.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: The Senator is out of time.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I am afraid the Senator is out of time.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: We need time for the Minister to respond.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank the Senator. The Minister realises this session finishes at 2.45 p.m. I see her taking copious notes.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I must caution the Senator as she is using-----

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: There is a long-standing rule in this House that we do not name names. I ask the Senator to observe that rule. This is a very sensitive issue.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I ask the Senator, in deference to everybody, not to use names in the House.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Again, Senator, I will ask you not to name people who are not here to speak for themselves.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I ask the Senator again, please do not refer to people in the Visitors Gallery. It is unfair.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: While I may well wish to see the persons in question named, such decisions are not within my gift. I must implement the rules of the House.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: As far as I am concerned and for as long as I have been a Senator, persons are not named in the House.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: The Senator's time has concluded.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Senator, other people want to speak.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Senator Frank Feighan has five minutes.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I must ask the Senator to conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Voting Rights in Northern Ireland: Discussion (18 May 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Professor Harvey and Mr. Bassett are more than welcome and I thank them for coming. They have destroyed my ambitions to become Uachtarán na hÉireann because, if the diaspora were to be included, the €1 million I believed I would need to win a presidential election would become €1 billion. Professor Harvey has made the point that to do this we need to take the...