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Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The proposal coming from the Government will lead to mental health problems in the country because people will be so worried and stressed about this issue. Senator Keane should not misinterpret what I said.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I support the call by all Senators, and the proposed amendment to the Order of Business, for the Minister for Education and Skills to come to the House to discuss third level education, its funding and teaching posts in the education sector, which was mentioned by Senator Healy Eames. The Minister appears to be implying that there will be 2,500 fewer teachers in the system over the next few...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I have a question. I am calling for a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The words used this morning by the Union of Students in Ireland were "betrayal", "let down" and "used", because the Labour Party and Deputy Ruairí Quinn gained votes on the back of a solemn signature.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: That is the fact. The other issue I wish to raise is my disappointment, to say the least, at the manner in which the Water Services (Amendment) Bill is being brought through the House today. Following pressure from this side of the House, we were promised last week that each speaker would be allowed as much time as possible and that the Bill would be discussed for as long as necessary. Now,...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Will it continue next week?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I accept the Leader's comments. Every Member of the House who wishes to speak on Second Stage about the septic tank charges should be afforded the opportunity to do so, even if the debate runs into next week and the following week. It is a major issue for the public so I hope the Leader will facilitate that.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Making students pay is not the answer. Students should not have to carry the cost.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Does the Minister, Deputy Hogan, agree with that?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: They are worse than the EU and IMF.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Is the bank giving the Senator good rates?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The decision on withdrawing a vitally important wing of State in the Holy See is downright disgraceful and I am calling for an emergency debate on the issue. An ambassador is merely a figurehead. If that figurehead is to be located in the capital city of Ireland - Dublin - rather than the Vatican, what sort of reflection will this cast on the State and its people?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I could name a number of embassies throughout the world which are of lesser importance than our embassy in the Vatican and which could be closed.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The decision taken in this regard does not relate to saving money. It is, rather, a pathetic attempt to try to cultivate support.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Government's decision has backfired.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: If Fianna Fáil returns to Government, it will ensure that the Irish Embassy in the Vatican will be reinstated.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I seek a debate on the capital spending review announced last week. What has been proposed in this regard represents a retrograde step. A number of extremely important projects have been dropped, including the Slane bypass which, as previous speakers stated, could save lives, and the upgrading of the A5 road into the North. The previous Government committed to spend €480 million on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: No, this is a very important matter.