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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: I welcome Senator Bradley to the House and congratulate her on her appointment. She can trust in me for any advice she needs about the place. I am one of the few independent voices in here. The Cathaoirleach will recall that during the passage of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 through this House a number of questions were put to the Minister with respect to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: The Leader will know that over the last few years I have spoken quite a lot on the search and rescue contract that is now passing from CHC to Bristow. Today, I want to draw to the attention of the Leader, and perhaps she will draw it to the attention of the Minister, a crash that took place in February of this year in Norway. I refer to the Norwegian national oil and gas operator. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: I too wish to be associated with John O'Mahony. He was a very decent man, a towering man. When you met him, you knew you were standing in the presence of greatness. I believe his last interview was given from his hospital bed. That would be the nature of the man. I extend my sympathy to John's family. I propose to amend the Order of Business to increase the time for the Defence...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: Yes. I ask that the Cathaoirleach do that. This is very important legislation. I make no secret of the fact that at the outset of the debate, I will ask the Tánaiste to withdraw the Bill and pause the debate altogether. I have legal advice that I will share with him when he comes to the House indicating there are constitutional issues with the legislation. We hear a lot of bad...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: Yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: Under Standing Order 62(3)(b) I request that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: I move amendment No. 1: In page 9, lines 10 and 11, to delete “in relation to a political matter or matter of Government policy” and substitute “except on a matter of political controversy”.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: I welcome the Tánaiste back to the House. At the last meeting here his colleague and spokesperson on defence in the Seanad raised a very important issue.It related to members of a GAA club or credit union, for example, and the fact that, here it is required that they state their occupation, they would clearly be recognised and identified as a member of the Defence Forces. On foot of...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: Or identifiable.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: We have actually talked ourselves into a more confused state this afternoon.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: The new subsection (1A) states: "(1A) Without prejudice to the Defence (Amendment) Act 1990 and any regulations made thereunder, a member of the Permanent Defence Force shall not— [...] (c) address a meeting of a political organisation or society.”. They can attend because they are not specifically barred from attending. That is one of the issues. My colleague,...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: Come on. It is there.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: It is the truth.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: The debate on the Bill, disgracefully, has been guillotined. Under Standing Order 62(3)(b), I request that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: A few days ago, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Deputy Micheál Martin, said those serving in the Defence Forces must be held to a higher standard because they are part of a force that is meant to protect society. That statement was backed up by Lieutenant General Clancy. I am sorry to say, I felt he should have spoken up for the honourable people in the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: These are reported matters.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: Okay.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: No, it is not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: Including historical-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: I will not name anybody. The bottom line on it is-----