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Seanad: Department of Rural and Community Development: Statements (5 Dec 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. Is deas é a fheiceál. I am delighted that he has responsibility for this portfolio. I have a lot of respect for the Minister. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he gives everything 100%, and God knows we need that for rural Ireland. As mentioned by Senator Gallagher, the Minister is from Westport, which is in rural...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I commend Senator Mark Daly for bringing this important issue to public attention and initiating a proper and full debate on it. The passion the students have shown for the country through the national anthem makes me proud. Like Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill, I strongly support an ISL version of Amhrán na bhFiann being made available. I know that the Minister of State is as...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Iarraim ar an gCeannaire an tAire a iarr isteach anseo le labhairt linn mar gheall ar straitéis RTÉ. Is craoltóir poiblí é RTÉ agus ceapaim gur mhaith an rud é don Seanad dá bhféadfaimis a fháil amach an straitéis agus an fhís do RTÉ agus céard atá ar siúl ag an stáisiún. I ask the Leader to invite the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Irish Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I thank the delegates for attending. I have a couple of questions. In principle, I support the draft Bill. There was good clarity regarding my colleagues' questions on who will pay. It is the airport authority that will be liable in the first instance. Do the delegates envisage a difference in regard to the collection models of different airports? There is quite a substantial difference...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Court Procedures (16 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I welcome the opportunity to address the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality on an issue that is very important to me and to many people, particularly those who have small businesses who have been hurt by it. It might come as a shock to people who are unfamiliar with the court and legal system that every person who stands...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Court Procedures (16 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I appreciate the Minister of State's feedback and active engagement in the consideration of whether to put perjury on the Statute Book, similar to what was done in the UK in 1911. We are a little behind the curve on that. The Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, to which the Minister of State referred twice, does not tackle the issue from the perspective of an individual citizen or a...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Ba mhaith liom tacú le moladh Sheanadóir Robbie Gallagher to have an all-Irish soccer team. It would be fantastic for the game, both in the North and the South.We have it in rugby, GAA and other fields. I also support the passionate contribution by Senator Mac Lochlainn relating to recognition of people who have given their lives for the country and who have given their lives...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Cuireann sé ríméad orm go bhfuil an Bille seo rite ar maidin. Tá sé fíorthábhachtach gur féidir linn dul ar aghaidh ó thaobh an fadhb mór seo a bhí ann. I am delighted the Bill has been passed today. I greatly appreciate the work, commitment and considerable effort of the committee in this regard. As an Independent and one who has come...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I did not interrupt you, Senator Ó Clochartaigh.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: There are some officials here from the Department. I said the last time I spoke that I really appreciate their contribution. They made a major contribution, as have personnel from the Commission for Energy Regulation, Irish Water and others. Irish Water will be a public utility and body of which we all will be proud. As my colleague, Senator Coffey, said the last day, we will be as proud...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (9 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Tá sé deas an tAire a fheicéal anseo. I commend the Minister and his Department on their work on drafting the Bill. It reflects very closely the recommendations of the joint committee. From my perspective as Chairman of the committee, the Department, the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, and the Certified Public Accountants Ireland, CPA, were very co-operative and...

Seanad: An Ghaeilge: Ráitis (25 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach inniu. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil sé dáiríre faoin Ghaeilge agus faoin chultúr. Thug sé léargas an-iomlán dúinn faoin méid atá ag tarlú faoina cheannaireacht. Tá cúpla rud le rá agam. Agus mé ag breathnú timpeall an Seomra seo, is léir nach...

Seanad: An Ghaeilge: Ráitis (25 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Is ceantar álainn é. Tar éis dom bheith thuas ann ag Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta cheana, tá a fhios agam go bhfuil muintir an Dúnaibh an-bhródúil as an Aire Stáit. Mar is eol don Aire Stáit go maith, tá na Dúnaibh os cionn ceithre uair an chloig as Baile Átha Cliath. Tá rudaí áirithe ag teastáil ansin...

Seanad: An Ghaeilge: Ráitis (25 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Tá go leor eile le rá agam, ach críochnóidh mé i gceann nóiméad nó dhó. Is fiú aird a tharraingt ar an méid a dúirt an tIar-Choimisinéir Teanga, Seán Ó Cuirreáin, le comhchoiste Oireachtais go gairid sular éirigh sé as oifig maidir le cur i bhfeidhm na straitéise don teanga. Labhair mé leis...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Tacaím leis an méid a bhí le rá ag an Seanadóir Gallagher. We have a huge crisis in education. If we did not have so many retired teachers coming back into the education system, it would be totally falling apart. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to this House to make a statement on the possible impending sale of parts of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Transport Sector: Discussion with European Commissioner (19 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I would love to, but I am very conscious of respecting the Commissioner's schedule. Of all the members in attendance, I am probably the most experienced when it comes to transport, having been involved in that area for the past 25 years. Unfortunately, the structure of these meetings makes it difficult for Independent members to ask a question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Transport Sector: Discussion with European Commissioner (19 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: It is frustrating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Transport Sector: Discussion with European Commissioner (19 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I might to do that and perhaps I might talk to the Commissioner after the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ryanair Service Provision: Commissioner for Aviation Regulation and Irish Aviation Authority (4 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I must deal with an urgent matter.. The two captains and I probably have 100 years' experience as accountable manager and so on. During my 24 or 25 years in aviation at accountable manager level, which is the most senior and responsible level in aviation because one is personally accountable for the service and looking after passengers and safety, our country has been incredibly well...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Déarfaidh mé é seo i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla. Ba mhaith liom dá bhféadfaimis cuireadh a thabhairt don Aire Stáit ar a bhfuil freagracht as an nGaeltacht, as an nGaeilge agus as na hoileáin teacht isteach anseo le comhrá agus díospóireacht ceart a bheith againn ó thaobh na Gaeilge agus na pleananna atá aige don tír seo....