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Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: I received a tweet earlier in which I was informed that Senator Bacik is trying to overturn the decision of a constitutional referendum. Said tweet contains many other assertions I will not relate to the House because they are far from complimentary. One tiny part in the relevant amendment to the Constitution states "unless provided for by law". It is open to the Government, therefore, to...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: Hear, hear.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: The Chairman would not miss that one.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: Tá Gaeilge an Uasal Ó hÉanaigh go hálainn. Tá mo Ghaeilge féin uafásach agus mar sin beidh mé ag caint as Béarla. I grew up in Galway and accompanied my father who fitted gas tanks to heat the Údarás advanced factories. The work of Údarás na Gaeltachta has been exceptional and they must be commended for that work and tor...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: I will start by proposing an amendment to the Order of Business, that the House will adjourn at 5 p.m. today, as per the original plan.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: Yes. I am proposing that as an amendment to the Order of Business. I do not see the need to continue on beyond that time. Rushing legislation through the Houses does nobody any favours.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: I am delighted to find the Leader in good spirits again today. I wish to refer again to the Defence Forces. I read this morning that the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association, PDFORRA, has 30 cases lined up for the courts with respect to the working time directive and there will be many more such cases. There are also High Court cases pending related to the use of...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: At 5 p.m. today.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: I greatly appreciate his advice.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: At 5 p.m. today.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: That is very generous.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: I welcome the Lord Mayor on this historic occasion. She is the first Lord Mayor of Belfast, and the first female Sinn Féin Lord Mayor, to address this House. Belfast is one of my favourite cities in the world. It offers so much. I agree with most of what the Lord Mayor said earlier. I would recommend anyone from any part of the world to visit the Titanic centre. It is an amazing...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: -----is something to behold. I wish we could have a little of that down here. I am looking at the Lord Mayor's manifesto and I am particularly struck by her interest in women's needs and the desire to ensure the health of women in a just society and encouraging trust of women. I am particularly concerned about the mental health of women from the distant past on all sides of the traditions...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: Perhaps I might offer a little assistance. If everybody spoke every now and then, we would know that he or she was still alive and could continue on.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: On the issue of confidentiality, I hate to find myself totally in agreement with Senator McDowell. However, those putting themselves forward for senior judicial posts will generally come from the Bar Council and will generally be what we now refer to as sole traders. One negative word can have a detrimental effect on a person's income for the remainder of his or her life. That is something...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: To get back to the point I was trying to make-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: I applaud the Minister for his patience because if ever a Bill has had a difficult passage, it is this one. To return to the issue of confidentiality, I am not satisfied that confidentiality is covered under the current wording. I am not sure there is anything in it that would deter an individual from the engaging in the old "dúirt bean liom go ndúirt bean léi" type of thing....

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: I would like to pick up on what Senator McDowell has just said. I have made the point that a negative comment about a distinguished barrister from a consultant involved in the selection of a judge or a member of the committee could cause the loss of that barrister's career. It could destroy his or her career. It had not crossed my mind until just now that something negative could arise...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Gerard Craughwell: It has been extremely long and arduous to try to get this Bill through the House so I appreciate the Minister's willingness to listen and reflect on matters. The one thing I am adamant about is the position of the Attorney General. An amendment must be introduced to release the Attorney General from any legal sanction where he or she is advising the Government on the appointment.