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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Neither does the Saville inquiry.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Saville inquiry says otherwise.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear. Me too.

Seanad: Passport Office Service: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire agus gabhaim mo bhuíochas le lucht Fhine Gael as an rún seo a leagan os ár gcomhair anocht. I welcome the Minister to the debate. As Senator Boyhan has already noted, the Minister has had a huge volume of parliamentary questions on this matter. He has also responded to quite a number of Commencement matters in the Seanad on it as well since I...

Seanad: Passport Office Service: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Okay.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Acting Leader is very welcome to the hot seat. It is good to see her in it. I wish her well today. In response to Senator Keogan, people who identify as women are entirely normal and ordinary. I for one am glad to see organisations using inclusive and progressive language.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I wanted to make that point at the beginning of my remarks. I have not been in the Chamber for all of the Order of Business but I heard some colleagues refer to the developing situation in the North. I heard the Minister, Deputy Coveney, reflect on the latest stunt from the DUP in his remarks during last night's Private Members' business. My party will respond and give its own views in the...

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Seanad. Gabhaim mo chomhghairdeas leis an Seanadóir Ní Fhloinn as an reachtaíocht seo a chur os ár gcomhair fá choinne díospóireachta inniu. Mar atá ráite ag comhghleacaithe eile, is Bille thar a bheith tábhachtach é seo. Ar leibhéal amháin tá sé iontach...

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Russia's Foreign Policy and Security in Europe: Engagement with Ambassador of Russia (2 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Chair for allowing me a brief opportunity. In deference to him, my colleagues and the ambassador, I will keep my contribution brief. I thank the ambassador for his engagement and his contributions at the committee. Colleagues have outlined the importance that we place on Ireland's neutrality on the international stage. We also place a great deal of importance and pride on our...

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Committee Stage (17 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I join colleagues in commending the Fianna Fáil Senators who have brought this Bill back before us today. I also acknowledge the role played by our former colleague, Dr. Keith Swanick. I spoke on Second Stage and indicated my support and that of Sinn Féin for the legislation. I reiterate this support today. I acknowledge the vital work community first responders do throughout...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh Ardmhéara Chorcaigh agus a mhac atá linn inniu fosta. I welcome the lord mayor to the Chamber. I echo the sentiments of Senator Martin in relation to the very sudden and very sad death of Christopher Stalford, MLA. I have known Christopher for a long time.We were on Belfast City Council together. We travelled on a number of international delegations to...

Seanad: Citizens' Assemblies: Motion (23 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Chambers, go dtí an díospóireacht ar an rún seo faoi na tionóil shaoránach atá leagtha os ár gcomhair inniu. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers. I welcome the motion, as other colleagues have done. I will quickly refer to the issue of biodiversity. It is crucial, timely and...

Seanad: Coroners (Provision for Jury Selection) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Ar dtús báire, ba mhaith liom tacú leis an mBille atá os ár gcomhair anocht. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire agus ar ndóigh na teaghlaigh atá linn sa ghailearaí. The Minister is welcome to the House for this important debate.It is important because any opportunity to reflect on issues of justice and rights is always exactly that. First and foremost,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cáineann Sinn Féin gníomhaíochtaí na Rúise agus iad ag sárú teorainn na hÚcráine. I express Sinn Féin's condemnation for the actions of Russia in violating the national territorial integrity of Ukraine. We all stand united in the House, and that is very important, in condemning the latest invasion we have seen in the past 24 hours. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Representatives from the Committee on the Administration of Justice (24 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank Mr. Holder. A lot of what I had intended to ask him and Ms Boyd has been asked and addressed already, so I will not rehearse those issues. It was important that the very first contribution from Senator Currie referred to the failure of the British Government and certain parties to implement agreements. There are also issues of concern regarding the Irish Government and its...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Representatives from the Committee on the Administration of Justice (24 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I wish to make a brief point of information in response to the Chairman. I raised this matter with the Garda Commissioner and the Minister for Justice at the time. The bigger concern for me and, I believe, for organisations such as the CAJ is that it was not even a matter that this was a decision by individual gardaí. I am not necessarily questioning them. The concern is that it was...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Presidential Elections (3 Mar 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tá a fhios agam gur ábhar é seo ina bhfuil spéis aige. Tá a fhios aige gur ábhar é atáimse ag ardú le tréimhse mhaith anuas. I welcome the Minister of State. I am glad he is taking this Commencement matter because I know it will be of great interest to him personally. He will know and recall...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Presidential Elections (3 Mar 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as an fhreagra cuimsitheach. I thank the Minister of State for outlining some of the technical detail involved. I note the important fact that the Minister for Foreign Affairs will be sponsoring the legislation going through both Houses. It is important that we have a key person, an anchor that can be identified and with whom we can work. I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Presidential Elections (3 Mar 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Yes.