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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Aidan Davitt: As we are aware, the President-elect of the Commission has asked that all Governments provide both a male and female candidate-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Aidan Davitt: -----for the Commissioner position. I ask the Leader to clarify that when he has the chance.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Aidan Davitt: That was a good by-election speech.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Aidan Davitt: It is very effective.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2019)

Aidan Davitt: I commend the Minister of State on the Bill, which is a great job of work. I would also like to be associated with his words on the Leas-Chathaoirleach's late mother. The Leas-Chathaoirleach has always been extremely fair. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I extend sincerest condolences and sympathy to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Election of Temporary Chairman (25 Jun 2019)

Aidan Davitt: I second the nomination.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of the Industrial and Provident Societies (Amendment) Bill 2018 (25 Jun 2019)

Aidan Davitt: Some colleagues pointed out that innovation vouchers do not apply to co-ops. Is there a particular reason for this? Some of us feel it should be extended to them as they tend to be start-up small enterprises.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of the Industrial and Provident Societies (Amendment) Bill 2018 (25 Jun 2019)

Aidan Davitt: I was surprised myself when I heard it earlier.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of the Industrial and Provident Societies (Amendment) Bill 2018 (25 Jun 2019)

Aidan Davitt: It was probably misconstrued.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

Aidan Davitt: I will not delay the House. I appreciate the Minister of State being here today. Fianna Fáil is delighted to give this Bill its full support today. I have already brought up with the Minister of State a couple of issues that relate to the Bill and he has worked tirelessly to try to accommodate all parties. As he mentioned, it is disappointing that soldiers, in particular newer...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Aidan Davitt: I received a letter on parole board reviews from Councillor Suzanne Doyle and several other members of Kildare County Council, and I am sure Members on the other side of the House have also received some literature on this matter. As far as I am aware there is a review going on. Ray Quinn, who has campaigned on this for several years, has come up with a couple of very logical proposals in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (30 May 2019)

Aidan Davitt: I commend the Minister of State for the work he has done in such a short timeframe. I know that he and his Department have put a lot of effort into it, with the former High Court judge Henry Abbott. Is there any update on councillors' pay and conditions which is part of the process?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (30 May 2019)

Aidan Davitt: The Minister of State might give us a brief line on it.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (30 May 2019)

Aidan Davitt: Does the Minister of State expect to receive the report soon?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (30 May 2019)

Aidan Davitt: No more than the Leas-Chathaoirleach, we have to look after our flock.

Seanad: Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Bill 2018: Report Stage (15 May 2019)

Aidan Davitt: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I have spoken to the Minister of State about this. In fairness to the Minister of State, he has done a lot of work in this area and on behalf of the Fianna Fáil we would certainly like to support the amendments. We think that quite a lot of thought has gone into them. As my comrade has said, we see them as very worthwhile and the Minister...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Aidan Davitt: On behalf of the Seanad, I welcome the witnesses. It is a breath of fresh air to hear people speak for approximately 40 minutes without anyone interrupting them, which is a rather unusual occurrence in the Seanad Chamber.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Aidan Davitt: There is no doubt that the Co-Chairman has played his part. We have a very busy schedule today and there is a significant amount of work relating to this meeting. It is a momentous day and it is great to be able to record our participation in the European Union and celebrate Europe Day. Agriculture accounts for a large part of our portfolio and work. There has been a significant shift...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Aidan Davitt: He is a very good Chairman as I am sure the witnesses appreciate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Aidan Davitt: It is the Carlow way.