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Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It was both at EU and national level, but mainly at EU level.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I concur with colleagues' comments on the business and future of the Seanad. While we can debate the future of the Seanad, it is more important at this point to talk about the business of the Seanad. Let us face it - the Seanad is receiving the cold shoulder from the Government, particularly from Ministers. There is a total lack of coherent debate on very important issues that are...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: We can, of course, listen to our MEPs; there is nothing wrong with that. This year Ireland hosts the Presidency. How many European Commissioners have been here talking about policy?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: None.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I appeal to the Leader-----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: There is a drastic need for us to redefine what we stand for in the Seanad and up our game a little. Having statements and half day sittings is a complete waste of time when the country is in crisis. We should use this Chamber more effectively. That is what I am calling for. Perhaps the heads of the parties might sit down and come up with an agenda. Ultimately, it is a matter for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Walk into any shop; it is disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Senator is lecturing her own people.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: That was last year.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: One does not criticise oneself. That is not democracy, that is dictatorship. It is disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Lecturing Members is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Leader should be impartial.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am listening to a lot of noise.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Leader has referred to Senator Paschal Mooney in a very disingenuous way.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: He did.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I would like to move an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that No. 18 be taken before No. 2. I refer to social welfare payments. Senator Heydon referred to the rent supplement scheme. Just over €500 million is spent on rent supplement. There has never been a better time to get some people into longer term accommodation. NAMA has hundreds of thousands of properties up and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The system is wrong.

Seanad: Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) Bill 2013: First Stage (8 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006; to provide for the issuing of fixed penalty notices in respect of certain sea fisheries offences; and related matters.

Seanad: Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) Bill 2013: First Stage (8 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: On Tuesday next.

Seanad: Overseas Development Issues: Statements (9 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This is an important topic from a global point of view, not least from our own point of view given that Ireland has always proudly supported overseas development in countries where people were hungry and going without as a result, more often than not, of corrupt practices within those countries, particularly given that €623 million is being...