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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: I second the motion proposed by my colleague, Senator Higgins. Legislation is flying through this place at the moment, with all Stages being taken in one sitting and so on. She is 100% correct in what she has said. I join the Cathaoirleach in complimenting the Irish Defence Forces but I will qualify what I am saying. Words of respect for the Defence Forces in this House and the other...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: I would like a debate on it.

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: It is regrettable that again we find ourselves running through several stages of a Bill. I understand that a large number of people in the forestry industry depend on the legislation getting through. I understand urgencies of all sorts but running through Committee, Report and Final Stages of a Bill does not do the public any service whatsoever. In terms of the amendment, as my colleague,...

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: I do not want to delay the House, but I must address the allegation of crying crocodile tears or wanting to prevent legislation from passing through all Stages in the House. I am shocked that the former Leader of this House, a stickler for procedure whom I have always admired as a parliamentarian, would refer to Senators' wish for legislation to go through all Stages in a proper and...

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: I support the Bill fully and, as the Minister of State can see, so do most of my group. There are no crocodile tears here. We just wish to do the public the service we are paid to do.

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: Looking through the amendments on which my colleague, Senator Higgins, has just been speaking, I note that she has gone into the minutiae of the detail, as is typical of her. She understands that, while the Minister can give all the assurances she wants - and I know she gives them in the best of faith - there is still the question of those who come after her. The Senator is trying to ensure...

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: I move amendment No. 50: In page 7, line 30, after "appeal." to insert the following: "Where, after a vote of the sitting Committee, the majority of the Forestry Appeals Committee is of the opinion that an oral hearing should be heard in relation to an appeal the Chairperson shall, as soon as may be, fix a date and place for the oral hearing. In the case of a tied Committee vote the...

Seanad: School Transport, Leaving Certificate 2020 and Reopening of Schools: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: The Minister is very welcome. I congratulate her on her elevation. First things first. I have in front of me two series of questions that were sent to her Department, the first on 20 August and the second on 9 September. To date, I have not received answers in respect of any of them. They were raised on behalf of parents, principals, boards of management and teachers and it is not good...

Seanad: Withdrawal Agreement Between the United Kingdom and the European Union: Motion (23 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: I wish to share time with Senator Norris. I welcome the Minister to the House. Ireland is lucky to have the Minister continue in his post-----

Seanad: Withdrawal Agreement Between the United Kingdom and the European Union: Motion (23 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: -----as Minister with responsibility for foreign affairs and defence because we need both now. Undoubtedly, the UK Internal Market Bill is the most controversial legislative measure ever put forward by the UK Government. It can be challenged on many legal, constitutional and political fronts. I fully support the measures outlined in the motion from Fianna Fáil, but we must be...

Seanad: Withdrawal Agreement Between the United Kingdom and the European Union: Motion (23 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: -----that this is not the way to do things.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: We have discussed the issue of Jadotville veterans in both Houses several times and every county council in the country is putting forward motions. There are only eight of the recipients of distinguished service medals and military medals for gallantry who are still alive. I think it would be a terrible shame if we lose any more of them before we give them the honours that were recommended...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (18 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: While I appreciate Senator Warfield's qualities and I am sure he will see his day come, I will be supporting Senator Joe O'Reilly. I am delighted to see him as a candidate. As my colleague Senator Boyhan said, if the Senator's party had not nominated him, we would have nominated him. That is how highly thought of he is in this House. I note that the Leader mentioned the only post the...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (18 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: -----as I have some experience in that area. I wish Senator O'Reilly well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: We do not have to take all Stages today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: It is an affront to democracy-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: How is the House of Commons organising votes? Obviously, that is no excuse. The House of Commons managed to put three or four-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: Public health guidelines are a different thing. It can be arranged.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: We are turning this House into a rubber stamp.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Sep 2020)

Gerard Craughwell: We can put 30 kids in a classroom but we cannot-----