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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe: National Youth Council and IBEC (20 Sep 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Clearly the Fianna Fáil Party had a think-in over the past few days. That was a marvellous party political broadcast.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe: National Youth Council and IBEC (20 Sep 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank Dr. Ivory and Ms O'Donovan for coming here today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe: National Youth Council and IBEC (20 Sep 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: As a former trade unionist, I have not always been complimentary towards IBEC but I have to say that with respect to the European project, and particularly in respect to the threat of Brexit, IBEC has been exemplary in its approach. Its constant briefs and work in the area has been most impressive and I put on record my congratulations in that regard. On the future of Europe, one of the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Greenways Development (20 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: This issue is of particular importance to our independent colleague, Shaun Cunniffe, in Galway County Council, who is part of a campaign to have a vote passed in the council to commission a feasibility study on the complementary use of the disused rail alignment between Athenry and Milltown as a greenway. The group is forthright in its belief that the provision of a greenway would not...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Greenways Development (20 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank the Minister for his very comprehensive reply.If he gets a chance at some stage he might visit the Tuam area with his colleague, Deputy Seán Canney, and perhaps meet some of the local interest groups and give them a similar reply to the one he has given to me here today. It is important that we keep the option to use that railway line open in the future. I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Like most of my colleagues, I thank the Seanad Office for its professionalism throughout this session. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his excellent chairing of proceedings and the Leader who has adapted to the new politics of negotiation with all sides in order to get things done and who takes defeat in good humour always.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: In regard to Senator Leyden's remark about my appearance everywhere, I am at least unlike Fianna Fáil, which as the other half of the coalition, remains hidden in the background and is never seen. I thank the Senator for recognising me. I would like to raise two issues in relation to education, which I know is an area in which the Leader has an interest. First, I am seeking a debate...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I welcome the comment made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, yesterday when he called upon all Members of the Oireachtas and the wider Irish community to take care of what they say. There is an old saying that the sped arrow and the spoken word can never be retrieved. As irresponsible comments may bring embarrassment to the Oireachtas or the country, we need to...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank the Minister. He has had a long day today and yesterday by the looks of things. I, too, accept all of the amendments that have been tabled by the Government. I thank the Government for taking the courageous step to support this Bill. Some people have contacted me claiming that the passing of this legislation today would be a black day for Ireland. I contend that today is a great...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I wish to raise an issue I often raise, namely, the circumstances pertaining to city and county councillors throughout the country. I am aware of the fact the Association of Irish Local Government, AILG, and the Local Authority Members Association, LAMA, met the Minister recently and a review is in place. This morning, I received an email I want to share with the House. I will not share...

Seanad: Mediation Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: There was a lot of kicking people out there.

Seanad: Mediation Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I compliment the Minister on the work he did as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. I attended many meetings in Brussels, Malta and Sicily and noted the work he did on preparing Ireland for Brexit must be recognised. I thank him for that. I wish him well in his now tough post in the Department of Justice and Equality. No doubt we will meet over the coming period. I am delighted to...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: The Minister of State can have two minutes.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Amendments Nos. a1 to 3, inclusive, are related and will be taken together by agreement.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank Senator Ó Clochartaigh. For the purposes of clarity, amendments Nos. a1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are logical alternatives to amendment No. 1. I thank the Senator for pointing that out.

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to debate the UN mandate for Operation Sophia. I am aware the proposal is subject to the triple lock mechanism and it must be mandated by the UN, the Cabinet and the Oireachtas. I am shocked it has only recently appeared on the Order Paper and is being rushed through the Oireachtas with little time for full debate at this 11th hour. I...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: The Minister is sitting there throwing his eyes up to heaven. Damn it to hell, I have never been treated with such disrespect. I have respected the Minister of State every time he has come to this House. It is damned unfair of him to sit there and throw his eyes up to heaven when I bring him real facts. The Minister of State knows the facts that are coming down the road. He is presiding...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: The Senator is out of time.

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: There are two more speakers.