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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Military Medals (9 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The painting of Commandant Quinlan that hangs in the officers' mess, which the Minister of State mentioned, apparently refers to the misfortune that took place in Jadotville. The Minister of State referred to the decision made in 1965. That is no shock to me. The true cowards with regard to Jadotville were those in the political establishment, and some in the military establishment, who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: One of the responsibilities of the Marine Institute is to evaluate the environmental impact studies relating to aquaculture licensing. The presentation referred to the potential of the marine sector to create wealth in the global context. How can people involved with the aquaculture industry plan for new markets when they cannot get licences? The institute is a core component of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: My first question relates to the funding of harbours that are not under the control of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The breakwater at Greencastle Harbour in Donegal is half completed and while the harbour users group has very exciting plans, it is caught in a dilemma in that when it raises the issue with the Minister, the response is that the matter is one for Donegal...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Leader knows that I previously raised the issue of the huge gap in infrastructure linking Dublin with Derry, Donegal, Tyrone, namely, the north-west of our island and the 500,000 people who live there. I asked the Leader to request that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to come to the Chamber to debate the issues involved. I will outline them again. They include: to the...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I welcome the Minister to the House to hear the observations and concerns we have about the agriculture and fisheries sectors across the island as a result of the Brexit vote. This is the third such statement I have made on the subject in this Chamber. I am more than happy to highlight the issues facing the agriculture and fisheries sectors that I hear from farmers and fishermen who have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Sector: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (20 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I welcome the Commissioner to the committee. The Commissioner will be aware that 4,500 hectares of spring cereals have not been harvested due to poor weather. The Commissioner is aware of the crisis in the mushroom sector as well. Representatives of that sector were before the committee recently. They have been particularly impacted by the devaluation of sterling. There is another issue...

Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the Minister and the Acting Chairman. I thank Senator Colette Kelleher, who took the initiative to call for this debate. I thank the Minister for agreeing and being here today. I welcome the members of the Traveller community who are present to witness this today. I want to focus my comments on the big challenge that faces us. Many of the issues around cutbacks to Traveller...

Seanad: Judicial Council: Motion (19 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I commend the Senators on framing an excellent motion. My party and I agree 100% with the sentiments that are in it. It is outrageous, frankly, how long it has taken to address this issue. It is indefensible. The Chief Justice, Mrs. Justice Susan Denham, has repeatedly raised the need for this. We talk about ombudsmen, oversight and all the various institutions that have emerged over the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the Chair for allowing me to contribute today. If there is any doubt about the serious threat that Brexit is for the business sector, one should hear the account from the mushroom industry, on which a debate is taking place in the Dáil as we gather here. The mushroom industry representatives made a presentation to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine of which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Two problems face the mushroom sector. Western Polish mushroom companies are going into Britain whereas they would have been in Russia. There has been a swing in their investment plans, and a perfect storm is happening because of the currency exchange. Their presentation was deeply worrying. It is no surprise to me that Deputies are raising it in the Dáil as a matter of urgency. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I am based in Donegal where there is serious worry across a range of sectors but I know from speaking to colleagues it is the same around the Border. There was a 50:50 policy of regional development with the Industrial Development Authority Ireland, IDA Ireland, which was scrapped and there is now a focus on Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick. I would like to get a sense of IDA Ireland and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: There is an analysis of site visits, county by county across the State, but as regards my county the analysis is of companies that have been there for ten or 12 years. I am talking about new investments and new jobs. Can Ms Buckley give information on new jobs and investment on a county-by-county basis over the past five years? Can she reflect on the presentation she has given and on how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I am not talking about existing companies but new investment and new jobs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I would like information on new jobs and new investment over the past five years, county by county.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. In Mr. Keeling's opening statement, he refers to his own business and I congratulate him on many years of job creation and so on. However, he is not running his own business in Horse Racing Ireland. I appreciate that in his business life, he would have sought to hire the best people, keep them on and achieve the best outcome. This is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I asked the question on this. I asked if the board "proposed". I did not ask if it happened. In the board's submission, was it proposing that the existing contract which permits bonuses be allowed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I asked how many of the recommendations in the Indecon report had been implemented.

Seanad: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Statements (13 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The title of this debate is statements on the decision by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. I want to reflect on it. The most serious consequences of Brexit will be for the Six Counties. It cannot be said it was the decision of the people of the North of Ireland or Scotland to leave the European Union; it was not. The opposite is true. Last Saturday in Bridgend, County...

Seanad: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Statements (13 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Hear, hear.

Seanad: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Statements (13 Oct 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Hear, hear.