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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Ba mhaith liom ábhar an athmhuintearais a lua ar maidin. This morning in Clifton House in Belfast Sinn Féin launched a comprehensive discussion document entitled "Uncomfortable Conversations". Its focus is on the process of reconciliation across the island. It is ironic to be talking about this, given some of the exchanges this morning. We could all do with a degree of...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I want to swop places with my colleague, Senator Warfield, who was here before me but did not manage to catch the Leas-Chathaoirleach's eye.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: In her earlier contribution, my colleague, Senator Rose Conway-Walsh raised some of the macro issues that still scar our country as a result of partition. In many ways, the negatives permeate every aspect of our lives, including the major issues around health, transport and infrastructure, but also sitting down on a Saturday afternoon and trying to enjoy a sports game. I have never...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Can we have the debate on reunification?

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Go raibh maith agat. That is what we sought.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We will if you will.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: You do it first.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Not if the Senator buys them.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is not even an ordinary full moon this week, it is a super moon. A few weeks ago we had the privilege of the Taoiseach coming to the House and he committed to returning to this Chamber before the Christmas break. The Leader will recall that during the course of the Taoiseach's contribution I asked him again about the time-frame for presidential voting rights to be extended to Irish...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Another broken promise.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We are not questioning the Leader.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the witnesses for their presentation, which was comprehensive and informative. They make very logical and positive arguments for why this needs to be rectified sooner rather than later. There is a consensus that the committee will do all we can and that has been said. We touched on the issue of Brexit a number of times. I appreciate that what the witnesses are coming in to talk...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I support the call made by Senators Black and Bacik on Traveller ethnicity. The debate on this issue is critical and badly needed for all the reasons the Senators outlined. It is an issue to which I will return in the coming period when, I hope, the Minister appears in the House to have this debate for the reasons eloquently outlined. It is important, given the week that was in it, that a...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Minister will be glad to hear that I do not think I will need to use my eight minutes either but I will put on record our position. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill. As has been said, this Bill essentially amends the legislation to activate a suspended sentence in the event of the commission of another offence by a person who is subject to a suspended sentence....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I know all about it.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Will the Senator point out where I made such a comment?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: What did I say?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: On a point of order, will the Acting Chairman rule on whether it is in order for me to be misquoted? Where exactly did I make the statement the Senator alleged I made?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is a point of order because it is not in order to be lied about.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Yes.