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Seanad: Economic Growth: Motion (28 Sep 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion and, in particular, to argue in favour of Sinn Féin's amended motion. Our amended motion reflects the experience of workers under the last Government. I recall the workers in Lagan Brick, Vita Cortex, TalkTalk, La Senza, Clerys, Dunnes Stores and many more companies who were denied basic rights and had to engage in sit-in protests....

Seanad: Economic Growth: Motion (28 Sep 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It should indicate how we can have strong public services paid for by fair general taxation, offering a coherent alternative to the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael conservatism that has failed so many people in our country and their brothers in other countries.

Seanad: Economic Growth: Motion (28 Sep 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: That is my appeal. We can heckle at each other or we can take on board the appeal from Senator Higgins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit: Discussion with Mushroom Industry (27 Sep 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I was particularly taken by Mr. Wilson's contribution on the challenges of the big four and food deflation. This is a common denominator no matter what sector is before us. We had the various farming organisations here a fortnight ago. Ultimately, there will have to be an intervention around prices at European level. I would be interested to get Ms Dwyer's view from the IFA concerning what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit: Discussion with Mushroom Industry (27 Sep 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I asked whether the IFA had engaged with the Department of Social Protection on subsiding particular sectors as an alternative to not increasing the minimum wage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit: Discussion with Mushroom Industry (27 Sep 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I referred to the family income supplement as an example. I also mentioned JobsPlus and the back-to-work allowance. I gave examples of intervention schemes and I apologise if I was unclear. Have the witnesses engaged with the Department about an intervention that would subsidise particular sectors and provide assistance during temporary or long-term crises? I hope the current crisis is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 Sep 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Following on from Deputy McConalogue's earlier questions on aquaculture licensing, I receive regular feedback of considerable frustration around the length of time it takes to make decisions on these matters. Are there resource issues within the Department? The Minister has just talked about trade delegations, planning two and three year budgets and looking at new market opportunities....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (13 Sep 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I wish to raise two issues, the first of which relates to prompt direct payments. During August, a number of the farming organisations raised concerns about late payments and delays in notifying farmers of problems, be it in the context of the basic payment scheme, the ANC scheme, TAMS or whatever. This was despite commitments made by the Minister or in the farmer's charter. What is the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (13 Sep 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Some of my colleagues have commented on the processors, meat factories and multiples. This issue has been raised by farmers for years. I would like to get a sense from the witnesses of the view throughout the farming organisations. I have always heard tea and sympathy for this point of view across the political spectrum but I would like to know from the witnesses, working in co-operation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (13 Sep 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the delegation for their patience. They had a long wait before making a presentation. Mr. Kent referred to the problems with the computerised payment system in the Department. Several organisations raised this in August. There is a farmers' charter and the Minister has committed to getting payments delivered ahead of time, in line with recent EU agreements. What is the experience...

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: In terms of economics, it seems like an eternity ago during the first week of the general election campaign that every person in the country was speaking about the fiscal space and exactly what it was and meant. Given that the Department of Finance now advises that the figure of adjustment over the next five budgets will be €11.3 billion, we in Sinn Féin consider that this space...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The issue I wish to raise is the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016. I hope it can be moved forward and discussed before item No. 2 today. Deputies can see it on the Order Paper as item No. 17. I also wish to raise the issue of increasing motor insurance costs. Last night there was a public meeting in Donegal with a very large attendance from across the county of young, elderly and...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: That is fine, yes. I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I also want to second Senator Warfield's amendment.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: First Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Coroners Act of 1962, to provide for a verdict of iatrogenic suicide and related matters.

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Farm Safety: Statements (6 Jul 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I had asked the Leader, Senator Buttimer, to make allowance to deal with comments made by the German Vice Chancellor about significantly reducing funding for the CAP. I understood that the Leader was to facilitate some feedback in this regard. He gave such an assurance here yesterday, so I will touch on that briefly later but I will now focus on the main subject. Farming remains an...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I seek leave to introduce the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016, Jake’s amendment Bill. I discussed this with the Leader previously. I hope it can go on the Order Paper and be taken next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I hope it can be progressed. Will the Leas-Chathaoirleach advise me on the process?