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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: I raised the entitlement of special needs assistants who are public representatives to enjoy the same rights as teachers with regard to paid annual leave when attending to council duties.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self Employment: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: It is startling, albeit not surprising for people such as me who have focused on the issue for some time, that there are such high numbers of contractor pilots in the country. People might assume that most of the contractor pilots, who are engaged through arcane and Byzantine intermediary structures to conceal their employment status, are not necessarily from airlines that are household...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self Employment: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: Was it for the fear of being sued? They were afraid of the implications.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self Employment: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: That is an utter disgrace.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self Employment: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: It was Deputy Leo Varadkar.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (19 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: I have a direct question. The situation is comparable with the shock experienced in 2008 and 2009. The witnesses might be frank about the loss of output they expect in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the number of job losses, the quantum of business closures they might expect and where those businesses are located and in what sectors. While we know that, it is important for the witnesses to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Gerald Nash: I would like to be associated with the remarks of sympathy expressed to the Cathaoirleach by most, if not all, Members on the loss of his sister. I also express my sympathy to Senator Coghlan on the loss of his mother. I organised a briefing today that was referenced by Senators Conway-Walsh and Ó Ríordáin.I thank them for attending the briefing with representatives of the...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Gerald Nash: I move amendment No. 21:In page 17, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following:“Private residential tenancies register: publication of certain details 22. Section 128 of the Act of 2004 is amended by substituting the following for subsection (4):“(4) The published register—(a) shall not contain any information, as respects a particular dwelling, that discloses or...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Gerald Nash: I move amendment No. 24:In page 42, line 28, after “regulations” to insert the following:“(which shall include but is not limited to persons, whether established in the State or otherwise, who provide for consideration advertising, agency or management services in respect of short-term lettings)”. We plan to withdraw the amendment with a view to resubmitting it on...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Gerald Nash: I move amendment No. 25:In page 42, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following:“(3) Upon the request in writing of the Revenue Commissioners, a planning authority shall furnish to the Revenue Commissioners any particulars, in respect of a person or a dwelling specified in the request, that were provided to the authority under regulations made under subsection (2).”.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Gerald Nash: I was about to call the Leas-Chathaoirleach "Minister". Maybe some day. I cannot support any notion that a guillotine would be introduced for this legislation. The Judicial Appointments Commission Bill is probably the most flawed legislation that I have ever seen come into either House in my eight years' experience in these Houses and in my many years of watching and studying how politics...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Gerald Nash: -----and appointees to this House to fully scrutinise this legislation, to do the business of the people in this House to ensure that the draft laws that we are considering are at the very least constitutional. Otherwise we would not be fulfilling our constitutional roles and responsibilities. The Minister also seems obsessed with policing issues, but only in his own constituency. I want...

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

Gerald Nash: I commend Senator Lawless on raising this very important issue. I work on many issues which relate to the rights of asylum seekers and those living in direct provision centres. The Mosney direct provision centre is in my area and I am proud to say I have many friends who, unfortunately, have occupied places in that centre for far too long. Given that the Supreme Court has adjudicated that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Indecon Reports on Job Clubs and Local Employment Services: Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (4 Apr 2019)

Gerald Nash: Like the Deputy, I would be concerned about the prospect of tendering for labour activation services. Even if the Minister and her officials were minded over a period of time to go down that route, my advice would be to reflect on it. The review of the operation of JobPath might inform the Department's approach to that. Like Deputy Brady and others, I am not convinced of the requirement to...

Seanad: Public Authorities and Utility Undertakings (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2019: Second Stage (3 Apr 2019)

Gerald Nash: I thank Senator Norris, particularly for his remarks on MEAT. We have heard a lot about MEAT but what Senator Higgins is trying to achieve here is the addition of the two vegetables, which is a balanced diet and a balanced approach to public procurement because quality needs to be put at the heart of public procurement policy. The Labour Party is pleased to support this Bill. It is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Indecon Reports on Job Clubs and Local Employment Services: Discussion (2 Apr 2019)

Gerald Nash: I welcome our guests and thank them for accepting the invitation to attend, which was originally extended by Deputy Brady and me. It is fundamental to this process that we hear directly from those on the front line who are providing this important service, a service that I certainly value. Despite these angelic good looks and this baby face, I have been a public representative for 20 years....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self-Employment: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2019)

Gerald Nash: I have several questions arising from the contribution from Deputy O'Dea. Unfortunately, I will not be able to remain for the duration of the meeting and I apologise to our guests. Both the CIF and IBEC representatives expressed their satisfaction with how the current regime operates. I could not possibly agree with that and I think they know why. I am long on the public record as...

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Measures to Counter False Self-Employment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Gerald Nash: I am sorry. We want to vótáil on section 1. It is being opposed.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Measures to Counter False Self-Employment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Gerald Nash: I want to speak on the Bill broadly. As the Minister knows, bogus self-employment is a massive problem for workers. It is also a huge problem for the State and an enormous problem-----

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Measures to Counter False Self-Employment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Gerald Nash: I apologise for any distractions. The Minister knows the extent of the problem. She has spoken on the issue and has acknowledged that bogus self-employment is a problem. We differ on the way in which it should be tackled. I will be appealing to the Minister this evening to allow this Bill, in its entirety, to pass on Committee Stage. I know she has her own proposals. This is an urgent...