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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Ba mhaith liom tréaslú leis an Seanadóir Kelly. Tá an ceart ar fad aige. He is absolutely right in what he is saying about wind turbines and I agree with much of what he has said in the past two and a half years. We need a serious review of policy in this area and a very serious debate on what is taking place, particularly on the membership of the boards of the various...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: A debate with all Senators present would be much more fitting, given the seriousness of the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I will be very willing to share my time with the Senator if he turns up.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: We have a wonderful facility in this House that has been well utilised, namely, the facility to invite distinguished guests to contribute. We have heard from MEPs, Mrs. Mary Robinson and Mr. Drew Nelson. I ask the Leader to consider talking to the Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges about inviting the language commissioner to address the House to give us an overview of his ten...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Leader Programmes Expenditure (11 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Tá mé buíoch don Aire Stáit as a bhfreagra agus as an Ghaeilge a úsáid ar an ócáid seo. Is freagra ginearálta go leor é ar bhealach. Léiríonn sé dom nach bhfuil cothrom na féinne faighte ag Gaillimh ná ag na Gaeltachtaí mar bhí €27.5 milliún le fáil ag Gaillimh ag tús an chláir...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Leader Programmes Expenditure (11 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Go raibh míle maith agat.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Leader Programmes Expenditure (11 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit agus táim an-bhuíoch dó as teacht isteach leis an cheist seo a thógáil. Bíonn go leor cainte faoin gclár Leader agus is maith ann an clár sin. Le roinnt mhaith blianta anuas, tá pobail tuaithe ar fud na hÉireann tar éis an-tairbhe a bhaint as an gclár ó thaobh tograí...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Given that there has been considerable debate on this issue, it is important that we note our understanding of its importance. We should convey to the petitioner that a number of Private Members' Bills and reports have been drafted to deal with the issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Go raibh míle maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. Mo leithscéal go raibh orm seasamh amach le haghaidh vóta sa tSeanad. Tá fáilte roimh na grúpaí ar fad agus tá an caidreamh iontach spéisiúil. Tagaim le gach rud atá ráite ag an cheathrar atá anseo thar ceann na n-eagraíochtaí Gaeilge. Tá an-chiall leis an rud atá...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: We should have a debate, in fairness.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I commend the Justice for the Undocumented group, supported by the Migrant Rights Centre, who are doing a 24-hour vigil at the gates of Leinster House from now until tomorrow morning. I call on all Senators, if possible, to call out and talk to them about the issues they are raising about undocumented migrants in this State and the support they would like them to receive. Tá...

Seanad: Death of Nelson Mandela: Statements (10 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I have not said that and I do not believe Deputy Adams would say that himself. Nelson Mandela would not have said it either.

Seanad: Death of Nelson Mandela: Statements (10 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: He would say that peace can be built out of conflict and that this needs to be done. We need a similar process to that associated with the truth and reconciliation process in South Africa. It is important to consider what Madiba would say to us in Ireland today and what guidance he would give to us as politicians dealing with injustices that are happening. It is good to remember the...

Seanad: Death of Nelson Mandela: Statements (10 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghlacadh leis an gCeannaire as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dúinn labhairt ar Nelson Mandela, Madiba, an ceannaire iontach domhanda atá imithe ar shlí na fírinne. Guímid suaimhneas síoraí ar a anam agus gach rath ar a chlann, ar mhuintir na hAfraice Theas agus ar dhuine ar bith ar fud an domhain a raibh baint acu leis. There...

Seanad: Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: We have had a very amiable discussion tonight, but this amendment goes to the crux of the issue. The Minister of State has said, according to his own figures, that there is a gap in funding for water services. The expenditure is €1.2 billion, with an income of €200 million derived from corporate sources, although there is an enormous level of under-collection in that area,...

Seanad: Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: The Taoiseach was there.

Seanad: Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I wish to raise some issues and concerns. This section is overriding the democratic mandate that has been given to local councillors. We were suggesting that, before the transfer of assets, there would be a vote by councillors. We were told there would be an enduring partnership and that Uisce Éireann would be working with local authorities, etc., but we feel the transfer will...

Seanad: Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2013)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I agree with the thrust of the amendment which is practical. We all appear to be in agreement that we want to ensure transparency in the transfer of assets and moneys and an amendment of this type would, I hope, help that process. As elected representatives, once assets begin to be transferred, we will be asked questions about what assets have been transferred by local authorities to Uisce...