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- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: We are speaking about the Long Title to the Bill and amendment No. 1 on page 7. We are putting in the word "advisory". We are seeking to amend the Title to include the word "advisory" for a number of reasons. As the Leas-Chathaoirleach knows, Article 43.1 of the Constitution provides that justice shall be administered in courts of law by judges appointed and the appointment of judges,...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: Perhaps the good Deputy might have some words of advice for us.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: He lives in Stepaside.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I, too, support the amendment Senator McDowell and I tabled. Senator Bacik's point on expertise is one I thought about quite a lot in the context of this amendment. I frequently deal with a cardiologist and would hate to think that the people who appointed him knew nothing about medicine. I like to know that he is the best in his field and that is why he was appointed as a consultant....
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I agree with my colleagues. It strikes me that if - God help us - this Bill gets through and is passed in the lifetime of this Government, whoever is in government the next time around may want to revisit it.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I might, or the Minister might be part of the Opposition that wants to condemn this Bill.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: Anecdotally, I would say one thing for the Minister.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: He is the only member of Fine Gael who has told me that he or she is 100% behind this Bill. That speaks volumes. I admire the Minister's strength and courage in constantly coming here. After the life of this Government, the next Government may have a very different view on this issue. While it is somewhat unusual to have a second look at a Bill, it is only right and proper to do so. The...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: We need to allow for a second look at this Bill in the lifetime of the next Government. I support my colleague and hence, I am a signatory to the amendment.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: To infinity and beyond.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: It did previously.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I did not want foreign affairs.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I did not say the Minister did not have the votes.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: Is the Acting Chairman ruling me out?
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I may run in Stepaside.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Enlargement Strategy: Discussion with Candidate and Potential Candidate Countries (13 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I welcome both witnesses. I cannot take from anything my colleagues have said so far. I do not wish to go back over the same ground. I will start with Turkey if I may. I compliment the ambassador on his use of the Irish language and his wonderful singing of "Amhrán na bhFiann" at his national day. It shows a true desire to become integrated into Irish society while he is here. ...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I welcome the Local Authorities Members Association, LAMA, executive group that was in Leinster House today to engage in cross-party meetings on the terms and conditions of county councillors. The Moorhead report is expected to be released fairly soon. As the Leader also has an interest in this matter, perhaps he might do what he can to get that report released. Gay Byrne was the greatest...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I will read out the remaining names. I believe they are entitled to this respect. Otherwise, I would not have dreamt of putting it on the record.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)
Gerard Craughwell: I will conclude quickly. Hugh Doherty, Niall Byrne, Gerard Hodges, Peter Burke, Gregory Morrow, Thomas Murphy, George Murray, Paul Fogarty, Aengus Murphy, William O'Brien, Dermot McLoughlin, John Fitzgerald, George Bolger, Paul Cullen, Patrick Wright, Michael McNeela, Fintan Heneghan, Thomas Walsh, Mannix Armstrong, Charles Forrester, Michael O'Hanlon, Michael McCarthy, Peter Ward, Martin...