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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Caithfidh mé mo leithscéal a ghabháil leis an gCeannaire ónar luaigh mé an t-ábhar seo an tseachtain seo caite. Nuair a thug sé a fhreagra, bhí orm imeacht ón Seomra. Léigh mé siar ar an méid a bhí ráite aige agus gabhaim buíochas leis as sin. Last week I referred to the promising agreement reached between the...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Fr. Gary has been resolute and steadfast in his leadership, not just the contentious parades issue. He has been a great friend to many of us. He has been a great friend to the process of reconciliation and peace building in the North. What we saw manifest on the streets on Saturday morning in no way represents the people of Ardoyne. They are a very proud, good and far-sighted community...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Fr. Gary has our steadfast and resolute support going forward in his new endeavours. Both Houses must send the message that they support the ongoing process of dialogue and resolution in that part of Belfast.

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: An uair deireanach a bhí an Taoiseach agus mé féin os comhair a chéile, bhíomar i bparlús an ardmhéara i mBéal Feirste. Seo muid anois in Seanad Éireann agus tá sé deas an Taoiseach a fheiceáil. Ciorcal mór an tsaoil a chuirtear ar sin i gColáiste Feirste, seanscoil seo agamsa. I welcome the Taoiseach's commitment this...

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Voting rights.

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Ná déan dearmad orainn.

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Perhaps the Taoiseach would address the issue of voting rights for people in the North in presidential elections.

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am not an emigrant.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Regional Airports (28 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I did not want to be seen to reprimand Senator Mac Lochlainn.Last week, Senator Mac Lochlainn and I, along with other elected representatives from our party, met the board of City of Derry Airport. Senator Mac Lochlainn has outlined the key strategic benefit it brings to the broader north-west region, not least in terms of its immediate link to the Wild Atlantic Way and everything that this...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Mar a dúirt roinnt daoine eile cheana féin, tá sé thar a bheith maith a bheith ar ais chun na cúrsaí seo a phlé inniu. I want to draw the attention of the Leader and Members to the welcome news of an agreement that was reached in north Belfast relating to outstanding contentious parades between the Crumlin and Ardoyne residents association and local lodges...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the witnesses for their comprehensive and insightful presentation. I believe all Members will agree with them on the issues deaf people face in respect of access to services and service provision. Is Mr. Byrne with the Irish Deaf Society or have his services been provided by the Oireachtas?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: In bringing Mr. Byrne with them, the witnesses have chosen well. I was trying to expand on Senator Daly's point that lessons do not appear to have been learned from previous experiences of visiting the Oireachtas. Members do not need legislation to take action on this issue, notwithstanding the importance of the Bill, which certainly has my support. I have a technical question on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK EU Referendum Result: Discussion (27 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Minister. It has been a comprehensive discussion so far, I say respectfully, because, through no fault of his own, the Minister has told us a whole lot without really telling us anything. I suppose that is the nature of the climate we are operating in post Brexit. When the British Government does not know what it is doing, I do not expect the Minister to be able to come in here...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (21 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am new to this committee and newly engaging with Ms Justice Ring's good office. In my previous role as a Belfast city councillor, fortunately or unfortunately, I had quite a number of interactions with the Police Ombudsman in the North. Ms Justice Ring will probably appreciate why this engagement has been so informative and why I am somewhat astonished at the lack of legislative teeth, as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (21 Sep 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Ombudsman can investigate officers who have subsequently retired. That recommendation is an important one that would bolster the remit of Ms Justice Ring's office. That issue is key in terms of us looking at how we may discuss and make recommendations that would be of advantage to her. On the issue of the time-bound nature of complaints, could someone with a complaint from 2011 bring...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (21 Jul 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Minister of State for attending. I am delighted we are getting the opportunity to discuss this very important issue on the last sitting day before we rise for the summer recess. This is an issue that is very close to many people's hearts, particularly those of us who are Irish citizens but do not have a vote in presidential elections at this point in time. The Constitutional...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (21 Jul 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I appreciate the work the Minister of State has committed to do on this issue. The work is necessary and I appreciate that it is not a simple matter. However, it needs to be done. There is a huge onus on us. I appreciate that the diaspora are in a unique set of circumstances and I do not mean to be dismissive of that, but it would be relatively easy for me to go to St. Matthew's primary...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Are they not doing that already?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Deirtear sa Ghaeilge "Tús maith leath na hoibre". Sílim go raibh tús maith againn ar maidin leis an giota craice a bhí againn ní ba luaithe. It is always more craic when Senator Norris is in the Chamber. I am sorry to see him go, but I hope he does not mind that I will consult my notes from time to time during my contribution. Will the Leader invite the Minister...