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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Often we stand in the Chamber and make political charges against each other. We spark off each other and this is the way of political theatre. In light of what the British Government is apparently proposing as a solution to its Brexit problem, the Houses of the Oireachtas must stand firm as a collective. It is deeply upsetting to everybody in Ireland to witness what is happening in the...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Minister will be aware of the situation on the north side of Dublin, which I have raised here constantly and consistently over the last year. It has spiralled out of control when murders, gun crime, pipe bombs, shootings outside shopping centres in daylight or murders outside primary schools are part of a list of incidents that have taken place in the Dublin 17, 13 and 5 in the past 12...

Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Second Stage (2 Oct 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I welcome the Minister to the House. Again, my party supports the Bill, in principle. We will work with the Minister and his officials in as constructive a manner as we possibly can as this Bill makes it way through the House. I have an issue with the Bill in that, as has been outlined by other speakers, the relationship many students and parents have with schools is a financial one. A...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Anybody who has an interest in politics or who has engaged in politics anywhere in the world will have found yesterday a particularly disturbing day, observing what is happening in the United States and in the United Kingdom, which we would all regard as being too great democratic institutions. On one side of the Atlantic, proceedings are being undertaken to potentially impeach a President,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: On behalf of the Labour Party, I congratulate the Minister on the passage of this Bill. We in the Seanad and Deputy Sherlock in the Dáil are anxious to be as helpful as possible in this regard. The Minister knows, as he has reiterated it a number of times, that the lack of an administration in the North and a government in Stormont is deeply regrettable, especially at this crucial time...

Seanad: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister of State and her officials for their engagement. I have met her officials to discuss certain elements of the Bill. I am glad that we have found solutions to meet some of the concerns of the Labour Party. Some of our amendments, as proposed by the Progressive College Network, were not accepted in the Dáil. There was disappointment with the stance taken by Fianna...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (9 Jul 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I welcome the Minister of State and am grateful to Members for facilitating me. I do not intend to speak for long. This comes in the overall context of what could be classed as wasted recovery.When one hears the Taoiseach, who is the actual Minister for Defence, taking every opportunity at Fine Gael events to announce his intention to cut taxes to the tune of €3 billion or so -...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Chairman. Our guest speakers are all very welcome; this is a wonderful occasion, which one speaker has called historic, which it really is. I thank Senator Collette Kelleher and the civic engagement group for organising this meeting and being so persistent in pursuing the rights of the Traveller community in this House for the past three years that I have been here. Political...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I wish to raise the issue of the drug decriminalisation. I refer to the front page of today's edition of the Daily Record, a Scottish newspaper. It states:Scotland is gripped by the worst drug crisis in Europe. It is killing people and wrecking communities. Our investigation has shown tough justice is not the cure. We must target dealers but it's time to stop treating vulnerable citizens...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Yes, that is correct.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the acting Leader.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Every year.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I pay tribute to Senator Grace O'Sullivan. She will be a Senator for the remainder of the day. We all know here as a hard-working and diligent Member of Seanad Éireann. From looking at her campaign videos I did not realise what an action woman she had been over many years in advocating for environmental justice. The European Parliament will have an excellent advocate for Ireland...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I will be there.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I congratulate Irish Rail on responding to recent cases of anti-social behaviour on its services by introducing a text message alert system. It is due to come into effect in the next couple of weeks to deal with anti-social behaviour on rail services. Anybody who uses the DART, in particular, knows that it is an important transport service for the citizens of Dublin and that we must defend...

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Beidh mé an-ghairid. Ba mhaith liom an Aire a mholadh tar éis an méid oibre atá déanta aici. Is léir go bhfuil sí ag éisteacht linn. Ba mhaith liom an Seanadóir Bacik a mholadh freisin. Is léir go bhfuil fadhbanna móra ag baint leis an mBille seo. Táimid ar fad tar éis na mílte litreacha a fháil uathu siúd...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I join others in expressing the Labour Party group's sympathy on the passing of the Cathaoirleach's sister and the Leas Cathaoirleach, Senator Paul Coghlan's mother. I join others in recognising the industrial action by SIPTU workers that will take place on Thursday. It is important that people understand that no worker takes the withdrawal of his or her labour lightly. It is the singular...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: That is true.