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Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I echo the other Senators' sentiments and thank the Minister. This is what parliamentary democracy should BE about - a Minister coming in with a piece of legislation and not rubbishing proposed amendments. While some of the amendments we initially proposed may not have been 100% correct, the Minister acknowledged our intent, went back, made amendments in the Dáil and the officials...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Services (22 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: This matter relates to Dungloe Community Hospital in County Donegal, a publicly funded HSE community hospital that provides essential day care services and both long and short-stay beds, which are needed by the elderly population of west Donegal, which includes Árainn Mhór, the most elderly population in the country. Given its location, it is crucially important the hospital is...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I also wish to raise the issue of home help hours. It is a very appropriate topic to discuss because it reflects how we treat our old people and the dignity and support they receive from the State. It is all linked to the issue of allowing elderly people live in dignity in their own homes versus the option of going to a nursing home. It is a no-brainer for the State to support home help...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It is unofficial but speaking to contacts in the Department-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Ministers for Social Protection and Health should come before the House because if we cannot protect our elderly and disabled and those who care for them in our current difficult economic situation, then the country will be no place for old people.

Seanad: Diesel Laundering: Statements (23 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Tá lúchair orm an deis seo a bheith agam labhairt ar an ábhar seo. The Minister of State will note there is cross-party support for Government efforts to deal with diesel laundering. The trade in illicit products, from fuel and tobacco products to alcohol, is a scourge on society. Fuel laundering has become rampant, in no small part as a result of increases in fuel prices. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It has been reported in the media.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Does the Senator want to silence the church?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: In other words, be quiet.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I support the call by Senator O'Donovan for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to engage with the fishing industry and, of course, on the wider issue of the need for the Government to appoint a Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, given that it has now been more than five months since that post was vacated through the tragic death of our late...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: There is an issue of debate. I do not believe any Member-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I will speak to the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I do not believe any Member should dictate on silencing debate. Whether it comes from the church or anyone else outside this Chamber, everyone has the right to freedom of expression. I believe that on an issue of moral conscience every element of debate should be garnered, fostered and listened to. Who are we, as Senators, to tell any church or any religious organisation that its views do...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I hope the Senator supports the Bill we bring in.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Government should put its money where its mouth is.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: There has been much discussion recently of the issue of suicide. There are many people throughout the country, both male and female, who are experiencing financial difficulty, which is a factor in the increased level of suicides in recent years. The pressure being brought to bear on families by financial institutions that were bailed out by the taxpayer is wholly disgraceful. Members on...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Senator, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Senator Terry Brennan delivers again.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs Services Provision: Motion (29 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Tá lúcháir orm deis a bheith agam labhairt ar an ábhar seo tráthnóna agus molaim na Seanadóirí Mullen agus Quinn as an rún seo a chur síos ar an chlár oibre. This is an important discussion and I commend Senators Mullen and Quinn on tabling the motion. It is an area that can sometimes be overlooked. It is an issue families often face at...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I agree with Senator O'Donovan's call for a debate on the fishing industry and second his amendment to the Order of Business on the overnight developments at EU level on the Common Fisheries Policy. We require an update on it. While I generally welcome what was achieved at European level and the work of the Minister, much has been disguised under the banner of discards. Much more...