Results 2,061-2,080 of 2,412 for speaker:Niall Ó Donnghaile

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (24 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Deputy has changed his mind. He asked us not to snipe and then he sniped the whole way through his contribution.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as bheith linn chun plé a dhéanamh ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. Mar atá cluinte againn go dtí seo, bíonn daoine thar a bheith paiseanta ar an ábhar seo agus is léir cén fáth. I thank the Minister of State for being with us today and for his contribution. I appreciate the fact that some...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: There is a committee meeting at 2 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I echo the remarks of sympathy and solidarity with the people of Manchester following the horrific tragedy inflicted upon the city and its people last night. If I can, I wish to reaffirm the remarks from Senators Norris, McDowell and Ó Ríordáin. In the words of the great Martin Luther King, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out...

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

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Apologies for having to step out earlier. I take the opportunity to thank the witnesses. It is good to have people talking about voting rights in this building other than me or Senator Billy Lawless. Bringing more voices to the concert is important and positive. The witnesses made the argument coherently and passionately as to why the issue is symbolically important but also...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Ulster Farmers Union (18 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I welcome my fellow Ulsterman who are with us today. It is good to see them. We can all appreciate the detail in the report and the presentation given to us this morning. For me it is quite stark because it indicates just how much of a disaster Brexit has the potential to be for our economy, North and South. I am struggling, with the greatest respect, to see any positives for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I echo the remarks made by Senator Leyden. There has certainly been broad cross-party support on this issue and for this cause and I am sure and certain that the support will prevail in securing a release. Iarraim chun cúrsaí Gaeilge ó Thuaidh agus an Lá Dearg atá beartaithe i mBéal Feirste ar an Satharn beag seo a phlé. The Leader is aware, as I have...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: While I do not have any connections with Mayo, its county footballers have my full solidarity when they play against Dublin. I will not repeat ad nauseamwhat has been said. I am heartened the Bill has been passed. As previous speakers acknowledged, we will need to amend it as the world changes. The Minister of State spoke extensively on this issue today and on Second Stage. Senator...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: As someone who uses the Enterprise rail service regularly to travel to and from work here, the report is stark when one looks at the potential implications for cross-Border rail services. There is significant demand for it to upgrade to an hourly service. This was re-affirmed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade recently in an interview with the Irish Independent. Belfast City...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Point of order-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: On a point of order, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I have no colleagues in the IRA. Sinn Féin and the IRA are two very distinct and-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: -----separate organisations. Sinn Féin is certainly not responsible for the accusations made by Senator Wilson.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I resent the implication-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Leader may laugh-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Leader may laugh at such a serious accusation but it will be a cold day in hell before I allow him-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: -----given where his party comes from, to discredit my party or any member of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: On a further point of order-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: He is saying that his lie is a fact. That is not in order.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: That is not in order.