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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: I will call a vote on it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: This is not on. You are a most decent man, a Chathaoirligh, but this is not on.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: I was explaining my position.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: Will the Cathaoirleach let me explain my position, please?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: This is grossly unfair.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: It is grossly unfair.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: No, it is damned unfair. The Government the Senator supports has put the Chief of Staff in the most horrible position.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: The Government has undermined the Chief of Staff.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: I hope to get the Defence Forces' self-esteem back.

Seanad: Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: The Minister never misses a trick.

Seanad: Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: I say "Well done" to the Minister. One must hand it to him.

Seanad: Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: I join with my colleagues in congratulating my fellow countyman, Senator Ó Céidigh, for bringing forward this Bill. I know that this issue of fraudulent claims, etc., goes back a long way in Galway. The Galway business community will be extremely proud of their local son who has brought this Bill forward. I congratulate the Senator. It says much to his character, his ability to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Alliance Building to Strengthen the European Union (Resumed): Institute of International and European Affairs (26 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: I will address each group individually. I welcome Dr. Rigney. It is always good to meet someone from the ICTU which is looking after the workers of this country. Every time I hear the word "neutrality" used, I challenge its use. Ireland is not neutral, never has been and probably never will be. If it was truly neutral, members of the Defence Forces would not have been denied a pay rise...

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

Gerard Craughwell: I agree with my colleague, Senator Conway-Walsh, about the Union of Students in Ireland. Education, and third level education in particular, is vital for both the growth of our economy and its sustainability when it comes to foreign direct investment and so on. That is not in any way to undermine the need for greater emphasis on apprenticeships, which should also concern us. Last night I...

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

Gerard Craughwell: I shall take the matter up next week.

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

Gerard Craughwell: There must be an election coming.

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

Gerard Craughwell: Will we have a debate here on the matter?

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: The Minister of State is welcome to the House, as is the Bill. I have spoken to the various associations and they are satisfied that although it does not do everything they seek, they do not want the Bill impeded in any way and would like to see it go through. The Minister of State will know that in an industrial dispute, we came very close to what was termed a "blue flu". It would be a...

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: I welcome the Minister to the House and call on him to speak on the Bill.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (19 Jun 2019)

Gerard Craughwell: I regret that I must leave very quickly after my contribution to go to another meeting. I am very interested in Dr. Cassidy's report. He spoke about growth in the economy, employment and real incomes but one of my great concerns is our dependence on the big software companies here. We have reached a point where these companies have to source accommodation for people they bring in from...