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Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: I want to raise the issue of the recent comments by the chairman of the commission set up to review the charging for domestic water use. I, like many others, was shocked to hear the chairman express opinions, not only in favour of charging for domestic water but vilifying those who opposed charges.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: I was actually shocked because I had never before seen a chairperson-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: I was shocked because it undermines the whole credibility of this commission. It is like the referee setting out the result of a football match before it starts. It should not be forgotten that this commission is in place during this hiatus and is meant to be independent, so as to assure the public that whatever solution is eventually reached, it is impartial and independent. Impartiality...

Seanad: Local Authority Members' Terms and Conditions: Motion (5 Jul 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: Sinn Féin agrees with the motion to set up the time-limited committee. We recognise that Putting People First and the changes in local government have not served constituents, their councillors or local authorities. Money was saved by getting rid of town councils, but it was a major mistake, not only for the towns that they served, but for the public representatives. I have just left...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: I agree with the call by my colleague, Senator Paddy Burke, to invite Nicola Sturgeon to the House. People seem to be fighting the cause for Scottish independence and its right to have a say over its own destiny but they need to show the same consideration and fight with the same vehemence for our comrades in the North.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: It cannot be done for one without the other. I admire and respect Nicola Sturgeon and I would be very happy to hear from her in this House. I ask the Leader to amend the Order of Business to allow time to discuss the motion on Seanad reform tabled by the Sinn Féin Seanadóirí. It is essential that if the parties are serious about reform, they would at least agree to provide...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: Out of respect for the work the Leader is trying to do and given that we are trying to work together to resolve this, because we agree on the need for reform, although we are not at a stage yet where his position is robust enough for not agreeing to take the amendment, I will bring it up again next week under the Order of Business if we cannot reach agreement in the meantime.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: I withdraw it today.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: It might be parked but the engine has not been turned off. I condemn the attack on the Istanbul airport and offer condolences to the families of all those who were killed and those who were injured. It is a frightening time for those whose loved ones travel to areas targeted by such attacks, not knowing if their relatives have been caught up in them. I want to table an amendment to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: It is to the motion on Seanad reform. It is the original motion tabled by Sinn Féin on one of the first days; it is all on the Order Paper.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: On a point of order, I asked last week that the Minister responsible for the rural development programme, RDP, come to the House to answer those questions.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: Fine Gael took credit for Iceland because it had blue shirts.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: I can leave it until tomorrow, unless there is a clear pathway before the end of today's business.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: Yes, but I will raise it again tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: The uncertainty generated by Brexit last Friday poses urgent and immediate challenges for the Republic of Ireland. Sinn Féin wants Europe to be socially, democratically and environmentally friendly and one that promotes-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: I know but it is important that I set out a couple of points. Is that all right, a Leas-Chathaoirligh?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: Yes, I understand. Is the Leas-Chathaoirleach excluding Sinn Féin from mentioning Brexit?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: I shall keep my comments very short.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: Okay.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)

Rose Conway Walsh: I will keep it very short; I have just a few points. A better European Union, which promotes and serves the sovereign and democratic needs of its member states of 500 million citizens, can only be achieved by campaigning for change and reform from within the EU institutions. Brexit presents us with the potential loss of investment, negative implications for border controls and common travel...