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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I join others who have raised the issue of the availability of Spinraza and welcome the decision made by NHS England, the chief executive of which, Mr. Simon Stevens, said: "This promising treatment has the potential to be life changing for children and their families." Obviously, he is referring to children who suffer from SMA. I have received messages from families who believe they are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Multidenominational Schools (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Go raibh maith agat. I thank the Minister of State for taking this debate. It relates to the Killester-Raheny-Clontarf Educate Together school, which has been given sanction for opening in September of this year after a long campaign. In fact, it is a year since I held a public meeting in Clontarf trying to get a campaign going. As a result of the patronage competition, shall we call it,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Multidenominational Schools (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: This is probably one of the most disappointing responses I have received. I have raised a number of issues concerning education with Ministers and I generally have reasonable interaction but this is probably the most disappointing response. I have a two-page answer, of which only the following sentence sheds any light on the issue: "Numerous locations in the school planning area were...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: One cuts a ribbon, I suppose.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: that the debate on the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 should not proceed past 6 p.m. and that Private Members' time commence upon the adjournment of that Bill. I believe the Bill has been given adequate time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am proposing that the debate on the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016, which the leader has suggested will conclude at 7.30 p.m., be adjourned at 6 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Order of Business would remain as it stands. The Leader is seriously eating into my time, but-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Leader has suggested the debate end at 7.30 p.m. and I am suggesting that it should conclude at 6 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: A journalist, Ms Sarah Jane Murphy, has highlighted the issue of anti-social behaviour on the DART. This matter has been raised on numerous occasions in the House. The Labour Party has made a practical suggestion in respect of it and our spokesperson, Senator Humphreys, has been quite vocal about the need for a dedicated transport police or a division of An Garda Síochána to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I did. It was enlightening.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Labour Party would never stand over this and the Leader knows it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Leader knows it. It is €3 billion worth being given over to a private entity.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Leader knows I am right. That is the problem. He actually agrees with me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There are lots of problems with the Labour Party.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Yes.

Seanad: Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, to the Chamber. I appreciate the opportunity to speak on the Bill, which we first proposed a year ago, and I am delighted the Labour Party group has facilitated its Second Stage. It is a free education Bill. What is there to oppose about that? Many Senators would not necessarily understand...

Seanad: Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Sometimes in this House we introduce legislation and are not sure how far it will go, what it will inspire, whether it will be viewed in a particular way or become a political football, or whether we are all just playing games here. Notwithstanding the contributions of Senators Byrne and Horkan, I find myself humbled to be in a room having listened to what Senators Gavan and Ruane had to say...

Seanad: Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 May 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: They are con artists.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I think we have collectively dismissed the idea of using a single-use plastic bag for our money. A biscuit tin is a far better idea than a plastic bag. I am keen to put that on the record in terms of climate action.I support Senator Gavan in what he said about CE supervisors. If it has not already been seconded, I second the proposal that we do not take Committee and Remaining Stages of...