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Seanad: Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: While I am disappointed that the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, is not present, everything I am about to say I have said to him directly and have put in a letter to him. He has been in County Donegal on several occasions, but I will reiterate the points made today. Letterkenny University Hospital is the sixth largest hospital in the State. It caters for over 23,000 inpatients...

Seanad: JobPath: Motion (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Has the Minister of State seen the film, "I, Daniel Blake"?

Seanad: JobPath: Motion (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I would recommend that, at the earliest opportunity, the Minister of State watches this film. It will be the best two hours of her life, especially as a Minister of State who represents a working class community in Dublin. It is a film directed by the wonderful Ken Loach, who has done much for Irish history with some of the films he has made about our island. "I, Daniel Blake" is the story...

Seanad: JobPath: Motion (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Can the Leas-Chathaoirleach confirm is that Senator McCarthy or Senator Butler over there?

Seanad: JobPath: Motion (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Senator's friends in the British Tory party pay that.

Seanad: JobPath: Motion (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Did Martin McGuinness take a decision?

Seanad: JobPath: Motion (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Did Martin McGuinness take a decision?

Seanad: JobPath: Motion (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Absolute hypocrites.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Issues: Discussion (14 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I was very disappointed with the Citizens' Assembly recommendation regarding fines. That is entirely the wrong way to address the issue. We need to be realistic. When we consider the data, we see that Ireland undoubtedly has the highest figure in the EU for greenhouses gas emissions from agriculture. This reflects our economic structure. In fairness, and as the officials have stated, we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Issues: Discussion (14 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I appreciate Mr. Callanan's point that one has to be very careful with food sources. Is he saying that there is no feed we can give to cows and such that would reduce methane emissions? It appears to me that the options then are very limited. Taking on board the concerns of my colleagues about forestry and carbon sequestration, does that limit our options? Where do we sit with that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Issues: Discussion (14 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I apologise for interrupting. I read that 18% of greenhouse gases globally come from ruminant animals. We are part of an international community and this is an international challenge. I mean this as no criticism of the witnesses but it strikes me as extraordinary that internationally there has been no acknowledgement of this as a problem for which a solution needs to be found. I...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Damage (8 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: First, I acknowledge the apologies I have received from the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Ring. I have spoken to one of his departmental officials this morning and have been in contact with his private secretary. I have requested a meeting with the Minister and am happy for the Chief Whip, Deputy McHugh, who is also a Deputy for Donegal, to be present at that meeting...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Damage (8 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I appreciate his guidance on this matter. I ask the Minister of State to relay to the Minister the request I have made in support of the issue I have raised. There is frustration because the unprecedented levels of water that accompanied this remarkable act of God destroyed the amenities I have mentioned. On that basis, we are asking the Government to intervene....

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I wish to raise two issues. First, I wish to refer to yesterday's sentence in the Tom Humphries case. It has been pointed out today that this is not a unique issue just because of the high-profile nature. There is a real issue with the sentencing that is being handed down, particularly to people who have been found guilty of sex offences. Two years ago I introduced to this House the...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I respect the separation of powers but I am mindful that the CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre was on the RTÉ "Prime Time" television programme last night, a very respected lady, to comment on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: If she is able to do so then Oireachtas Members should have the same right. The Cathaoirleach will know that every week I have raised the issues of remaining community amenities, sporting amenities and farming sectors that have not been properly supported following the serious floods that occurred in the Inishowen Peninsula two months ago. The Cockhill Celtic Football Club, which is a very...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: You see, Brexit is not such a bad thing. What is all the fuss about?

Seanad: Driving Test Waiting Times: Statements (25 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I welcome the Minister. I commend my colleague, Senator Victor Boyhan, who has raised this issue relentlessly in the Chamber. I fully support his efforts. If one looks at the numbers for the three test centres in my own county, Buncranna, Letterkenny and Donegal, they are at the top of the list for waiting times. I am sure that the Minister will appreciate the matter that I raise. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Directive: Discussion (24 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I apologise for having to step in and out of the meeting as I had business in the Seanad. I am sorry that I have missed some of the presentations and responses. Teagasc had a synopsis of our responsibilities regarding greenhouse gases and emissions. The EU has set a target of 20% reduction by 2020 and a 30% reduction by 2030. The matter was debated in the Seanad recently, and no doubt...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Directive: Discussion (24 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Are they interlinked, though? Is there any crossover point where one blends into the other?