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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Some people might try to forget about Donegal. However, I am of the view that Donegal is part of this State. Why should the sovereign Government on this part of the island reduce the allocation in respect of the project to €50 million?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

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

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Taoiseach made an announcement to the effect that €50 million would be provided. However, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, stated on radio the previous evening that this would not represent the way forward.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am calling for the Ministers for Public Expenditure and Reform, Finance and Transport, Tourism and Sport to come before the House to explain why various capital expenditure projects are being cut and why 9,000 people will not have jobs next year.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Will the Leader clarify-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: -----the position with regard to the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Penrose? Is the Deputy still a Minister of State?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Media speculation regarding this matter is rife-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: -----and that is destabilising the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It must be the Estonia team.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: And girls.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I do not have the information but I am sure the Tánaiste is well aware of them but I can provide the list.

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: We must recognise the importance of the Bill. Much work was done on this Bill, both by the Minister of State, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and his ministerial predecessor. It is an indication of that work and co-operation between politicians and the industry that the House has unanimously passed the Bill without any division. The protection and welfare of animals,...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It shows a total disregard for the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It is an international issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I support the calls for a debate on the Gaza issue. Whether we like it or not on either side of the House, 14 Irish citizens are in Givon prison in Israel, arrested and detained against their wills in an aggressive, determined and disgusting manner. I also support the calls made regarding the Israeli ambassador to Ireland. He does have a responsibility in this case. He is in our...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: They will be faced with fines of up to €30,000 imposed on them by the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It is disgraceful and outrageous that the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government should impose such charges.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am appealing to the Leader to facilitate a debate on septic tank charges. It is regrettable that I have to move an amendment to the Order of Business to get such a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Will the Fine Gael and Labour Senators facilitate a debate on this matter?