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Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank Deputy McGrath for giving me the opportunity to address the issues associated with the Bill he has published. The provision of sustainable water services is of critical importance to citizens and the economy of our country. As Members will be aware, modernising and improving water services delivery in Ireland is a key policy objective in the programme for Government. The...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Complaints Procedures (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, to thank the Senator for raising this issue. The Minister, Deputy O'Sullivan, is in the Dáil answering oral questions. I welcome the opportunity to address the role and clarify the position of the Department of Education and Skills in the complaint procedure process for secondary schools. The...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Complaints Procedures (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I share the Senator's concerns. While an incident such as a student being described as a sponge is rare, it would be outrageous if such a comparison were to be made that one student was a radiator, while another was a sponge. Most professionals never use that terminology, but, unfortunately, such instances can and sometimes do occur. As the Minister has stated formally in her reply which I...

Seanad: Customs Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I would be obliged if, in accordance with Standing Order 136, the Cathaoirleach directed the Clerk of the Seanad to make the following minor drafting corrections to the text of the Bill: on page 44, Part 1, Schedule 1, lines 10 to 44, inclusive, to correct the format of the citations used listing the enactments to be repealed by this Bill in order that they follow the appropriate convention,...

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the opportunity to speak about the commemorations and what the State is doing. I appreciate the motivation behind the Bill. As Senator Darragh O'Brien has quite rightly stated, this is something on which we can have a cross-party discussion on how best to move forward. I know the issue intimately as I used to represent the north inner city area on Dublin City Council. One of...

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We recognise culchies. They are as much a part of the nation as anyone.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Senator asked for a non-party political debate. He cannot help himself.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Government bought the properties.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I will.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: No, I do not like it.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Deputy O'Brien cannot help himself.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We are working so hard-----

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We are working so hard to make this a collaborative approach and Senator O'Brien is completely out of synch.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We are trying to achieve so much on a cross-party basis.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It is impossible to appeal to Senator O'Brien's better nature.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: He clearly does not have a better nature. It is impossible to appeal to it.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Senator O'Brien cannot help himself. He has to turn the issue into a political football.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It is disgraceful.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: That is infantile.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Senator O'Brien should follow the leadership of Senator Mark Daly who has at least contributed to the entire process up until now.