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Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: It is better when it comes from the ranks in Tuscany. In respect of the entire body politic in this country, when the history books on this period are written - I am sure there will be loads of them - it will be found that the conduct of these Houses was exemplary across the board, in stark contrast to the mayhem in the mother of parliaments where those involved have let themselves down so...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: Yes. We hope there will not be a no-deal Brexit. The next question is whether there will be an extension and, if so, how long will it be. There is also the question of whether the European Union would want to see an extension, because at this stage the peoples of Europe are pretty much fatigued of Brexit to the point where they are switching off. They are asking if it will ever end. If...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: Good man.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: A lot of people did not like the rugby picture.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: I ask the Leader to invite the Taoiseach to come to the House and explain the statement he made last night about my party not being wholehearted in its support for the Government's strategy on Brexit. Admittedly, the Taoiseach was talking to a convention of his Fine Gael Party. His remark was, at least, a very careless remark and, at worst, a remark that could destabilise his own...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: It is early days yet.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: He has plenty to wag about.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: Petit bourgeoiscapitalists.

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: The Minister will be called to reply no later than 2.24 p.m. Group spokesperson have eight minutes each and may share time, with the agreement of the House.

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: I will adjudicate on that. Senator Devine, without interruption.

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: There is not. The Senator has no time.

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and commend him on his activities on behalf of the diaspora. He will have the fullest co-operation from my party in this regard. People often ask what the diaspora stands for. I will show off a little of my classical scholarship; I studied ancient Greek. The Greek word "" effectively means the scattering abroad. The ancient Greeks set...

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: There is no better refereeing than to give me-----

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: I would do the same for you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: Returning emigrants face significant challenges as well. We need a cross-Department response plan to facilitate Irish people returning to the country. Much has been put in place already. I acknowledge the contribution of the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, who launched the back-to-business programme. That was a very welcome step, but it is apparent that much more needs to be done to...

Seanad: Traveller Accommodation: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: No, you cannot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Refugee Situation in Syria: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: I will not prolong the meeting as I arrived late, for which I apologise. I sent earlier word that I was at a meeting of the House of the Oireachtas Commission, which was discussing important legal matters and which overran. Nonetheless, I have taken the opportunity to read the presentations online and I have been briefed by Deputy Niall Collins, who has a particular interest in this. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: White Paper on Defence Update: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: I will keep it very tight. I welcome the Minister of State and his officials. It is good that the Minister of State wanted to engage with us. Having said that, maybe I was ill-prepared for the meeting or my expectations were different, but I am disappointed and underwhelmed by what the Minister of State has to say to us. He says he wants to listen to our views but at the same time, for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: White Paper on Defence Update: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: The Minister of State liked that question.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Ned O'Sullivan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am substituting for our party's defence spokesperson, Senator Wilson, who is otherwise engaged in his capacity as party Whip. He has been kind enough to provide me with a brief and he asked me to raise some issues on his behalf, which I am happy to do. Before that, however, I wish to say that I have immense respect for our Defence Forces -...