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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group, I warmly welcome newly elected Senator Máiría Cahill to the Seanad. I congratulate her and her family on the honour of serving in the Houses of the Oireachtas. I look forward to working with her over the remainder of the Seanad term. I am sure she will be an excellent addition to this House and I assure her of our co-operation as far as is...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: We all condemn the attacks on our emergency services and front-line staff over the weekend, particularly the fire brigade and ambulance crews. The attacks became acute over the Halloween weekend, particularly in Dublin. Unfortunately, it happens all year round, and those staff are putting their lives on the line for us. Those front-line staff include gardaí, fire crew, ambulance...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: Will they make any difference?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: What difference will they make?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: The Government has failed miserably.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: Like Nero, fiddling while Rome burns.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: If they do it on Monday, is there a problem?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: That will not happen because of the regulations the Government has introduced for credit unions.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: No progress has been made on accident and emergency services.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: If the Leader would not mind.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: The Leader has made a fair point.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: The Leader can always talk to the Chief Whip.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: It is.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: No.

Seanad: National Mortgage and Housing Corporation Bill 2015: Second Stage (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: I commend Senators Barrett, Quinn and Crown on their introduction of the Bill. Senator Barrett, in particular, did much work in drafting the legislation. The Fianna Fáil Party fully supports the legislation, although I have a number of questions which I will raise presently. The Minister of State also raised a number of concerns in his somewhat disappointing contribution setting out...

Seanad: National Mortgage and Housing Corporation Bill 2015: Second Stage (4 Nov 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: He is such a nice man.

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: I agree with the points made by Senator Norris. On pension reform, I worked in the pensions area for more than 15 years and put forward many proposals on pension reform. Perhaps this issue could be addressed in the context of the social welfare and pensions Bill which will be brought before both Houses soon, and to which I intend to propose amendments relating to pension reform, not least...

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes, this is a justice for all issue. Perhaps the Minister will give a commitment today that she will consult on this matter with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Finance. I will then give a commitment to Senator Norris that if he withdraws the amendment to this Bill and resubmits an amendment to the...

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2015)

Darragh O'Brien: I spoke at length on Second Stage and was delighted to do so in support of this Bill. This truly is an historic day.It is a special day, a day that will be marked in future as one of real equality by affirming the clear voice of the people and the decision they made in May earlier this year. I do not want any further words of mine to delay the passage of the Bill, save to say that on behalf...