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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.

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

Gerard Craughwell: On a point of order-----

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

Gerard Craughwell: There is been an accusation that I lied.

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

Gerard Craughwell: There has been an accusation on the floor of the House that I lied.

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

Gerard Craughwell: I am here, and if I lied I want to be told where I lied.

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

Gerard Craughwell: I am entitled to that. I am a Member of the House and I am entitled to that.

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

Gerard Craughwell: I have not lied in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: There is room there for a stadium.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I read this morning in The Irish Timesof Michael Hayes's "courageous apology" for the IRA bombings in Birmingham in 1976. How hollow that reads. How is that courageous? This man allowed six men to languish in jail for 16 years-----