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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We have been through a complete collapse-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: -----which was caused mainly by their actions. We are now in a situation where we have been proven. I am glad Members in this House find it so amusing.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We are now looking at at least 30,000 cases in terms of tracker mortgage issues. We are also looking at people who have lost their homes and still the Government will say we can give the banks more time.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am trying to make the point - I am glad Senators find it so amusing-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: -----that young people and communities in socially disadvantaged situations view this matter quite starkly. When they are at the rough end of the law they get the book thrown at them but when the Government is dealing with banks, the banks get more time.

Seanad: An Ghaeilge: Ráitis (25 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Um thráthnóna ba mhaith liom i dtús báire tacú leis an méid atá ráite leis an Seanadóir Ó Céidigh mar gheall ar bhás na Gaeltachtaí. Bhí cruinniú agam le baill de Chonradh na Gaeilge le gairid agus bhí an tuairim céanna acu. Bhí siad ag rá ní...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: As has been said, this weekend marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar. While I do not intend to deal with the eighth amendment here, as an Oireachtas committee is dealing with that issue, I ask you, a Chathaoirligh, to ask Senator Mullen to apologise for his recent comments in the media relating to the death of Savita Halappanavar.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: May I ask-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: With the greatest respect, this individual has insulted the name and the family of a dead woman. He did so deliberately and in a callous manner. He also did so with a veil of Christianity which, for me, is quite repugnant to anybody who holds the Christian faith in any type of respect. I suggest that a letter be sent from you, a Chathaoirligh, to Senator Mullen regarding his comments and...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I wish to raise the recent ballot taken by special needs assistants, SNAs, to take industrial action. Of SNAs who voted, 97% voted in favour of industrial action because of the ongoing uncertainty caused by late allocation made by the Department of Education and Skills. This is particularly irritating to the SNAs because an Oireachtas education committee report started by me and then...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Can we have a saucer of milk for the Leader?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Were they trustworthy?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Did the Leader trust them?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: That is one thing I am not. I am only a Blueshirt when it comes to the Dubs.

Seanad: Child Care: Statements (18 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Minister is very welcome. As previous speakers noted, all Senators acknowledge her commitment to the issue of child care and her achievements in this area in the Government's first two budgets. Previous Governments also made improvements in this area, for example, through the introduction of paid paternity leave, a measure in which I was involved. While we are in a better place than...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Teachers' Professional Development (11 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister for Education and Skills for taking the time to be here in person. In another circumstance, I would picture the many crushing disappointments of yesterday's budget announcement but I will save that for another time and just speak about one issue involving Gaeltacht courses that primary teachers in training are expected to attend. I raise the issue because of a letter...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Teachers' Professional Development (11 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I find the Minister's reply disappointing. The announcement made by him yesterday was that the overall budget for the Department of Education and Skills was in the region of €9 billion. It would cost €1 million to resolve the issue I have outlined. We all know the background to it and I fully accept that we were in an economic crisis. We have all heard that 1,000 times, but...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I wish to raise two issues. First, I call on the Leader to invite the Minister for Education and Skills to discuss education. I am a little perturbed by yesterday's budget in terms of what it does for education. It is quite clear that many of the opportunities that were open to the Government were not taken. Clearly, the Minister has shown in the recent past that he has no interest in...

Seanad: Direct Provision: Statements (4 Oct 2017)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The last time I spoke on this issue, the Minister described my contribution as bizarre and extraordinary. I hope my contribution is a bit more to his liking today. I wish to inform the House that on the anniversary of the election of Donald Trump, 8 November, in Liberty Hall, there will be an event called Irish Stand, raising funds directly for young people in direct provision. There is a...