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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: As we are coming to the end of our session, I want to thank the staff of the Houses for their support and patience throughout the term. I wish all colleagues of all political persuasions a good summer. I am glad the Leader is here because on the previous two occasions I raised this issue, his deputy was in his place. I have been asking for three years for a debate on the US military's use...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: He has not given us a debate. I ask again for a debate at the earliest opportunity following our return in September, if we return. I draw attention to Edward Horgan in particular, who is a tremendous campaigner on Shannon and a former member of the Army. He pointed out that on 4 July, Miami Air M758MA, which is on contract to the US military, stopped in Shannon to refuel on its way back...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: I have done that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: Tell that to the people of Yemen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Colombian Peace Process: Discussion (11 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: I thank the committee for allowing me to speak as I am a guest here this morning as well. I wish to pay tribute to Justice for Colombia. I was fortunate to be part of the most recent delegation. I pay particular tribute to the Fórsa trade union because it is giving significant support to this incredible civil society organisation. It is really punching at a high level because one of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Colombian Peace Process: Discussion (11 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: I noticed when I was there that President Duque was on record supporting Nicacio Martínez to be the new head of the army. This is a man accused of serious human rights abuses. It is a very disturbing message to send. Do the witnesses have a view on this?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: I second the amendment to the Order of Business from my colleague, Senator Devine. I call for a debate on the hospitality sector. Sinn Féin's National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017 continues to progress in the Dáil. I record my disappointment that Fine Gael opposes a legal right to tips for hospitality workers. The issues in the hospitality sector go...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Local Government Rates and Other Matters Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 1:In page 8, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following:“(6) (a) The Minister may allow for a multi-annual increase in a rate payment and multiannual decrease in a rate payment following a re-valuation if requested by a local authority. (b) The Minister may by direction in writing amend or revoke a direction under this section (including a direction under...

Seanad: Local Government Rates and Other Matters Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. In fairness, he always gives a thoughtful response on these matters. I will make a couple of brief points, and I thank my colleague, Senator Humphreys, in respect of this aspect. Section 6(3) is important. It states: "The Minister may by direction in writing amend or revoke a direction under this section (including a direction under this...

Seanad: Local Government Rates and Other Matters Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: What was that?

Seanad: Local Government Rates and Other Matters Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: I express my support for this amendment. The high street was devastated a few years ago and is now doing very well, albeit only in certain areas. One of the downsides of that is that community spaces will be squeezed out. Senator Ruane has explained extremely well the damage that is being done and the severe pressure charity shops are already under. This amendment strikes me as very...

Seanad: Local Government Rates and Other Matters Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2019)

Paul Gavan: We support the general thrust of the Bill but I and our party have a particular concern about section 25 which we oppose. In simple terms this is because section 25 refers to protected structures and suggests bringing the two-year limit down to one year. I have a problem with that due to the unintended consequence. By way of explanation, in a real example in Clondalkin, a colleague of mine...

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

Paul Gavan: I thank everyone for their presentations today. I apologise that I could not attend all of them. I commend Senator Kelleher especially, who has been passionate about this topic from day 1 in here. My first question relates to the horrific media contributions over the past year, particularly talk radio but also a very well-known journalist from one of the large media groups. Some of...

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

Paul Gavan: Last week, Senator McDowell predicted, correctly, that the need for a money message would be wheeled out in relation to my National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017, and that happened last night. I will not mention all of the Bills that have had money message requirements attached to them because I only have two minutes, but prominent ones include the Control of Economic...

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

Paul Gavan: It is illegal, as the Senator correctly pointed out. I am calling for a debate on this but I want more than that. It is time that all of us across Opposition groups acknowledge that we cannot put up with this anymore. This is an absolute outrage. It is the antithesis of democracy, and the Leader laughing at this is disrespectful.

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

Paul Gavan: It is absolutely disrespectful.

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

Paul Gavan: The people in the Chamber last night-----

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

Paul Gavan: There were dozens of trade unionists in the Public Gallery of the Chamber last night who were absolutely disgusted with the cynical approach of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Doherty, and the Government. The Government could not win the argument or the vote, so instead it took its ball off the pitch. This is playground politics of the worst kind. I am...

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

Paul Gavan: Exactly.