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Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I am prepared to agree with the Leader and defer it until next week but I want it dealt with next week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I congratulate Deputy Helen McEntee on getting the toughest portfolio for any Minister of State. She will probably meet herself coming off Aer Lingus flights as she represents the country abroad. I wish her well in it. It would be wrong of me not to acknowledge the role played by her predecessor, Deputy Dara Murphy. Everywhere I have travelled in Europe, I have heard about the work...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: While the Minister of State is on the job out there in Europe, two things need to happen when we talk about Europe getting closer to its citizens. First, Europe needs to change, become less bureaucratic and needs to get closer to the ground to the people. Second, European Governments, including our Government-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: -----imposing this on us. That has to stop. We have to be honest and say we negotiate-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: -----that is what has led to this disastrous Brexit. Europe was blamed for everything that was wrong in the UK, instead of the UK Government admitting it. I am delighted the Minister of State can bring that message that we need to get closer to the people and to build a strong Europe. On the issue of the Border, everyone who has focused on it, including the negotiators, have said...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: This is a conspiracy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: That is no problem. I do not believe the Government would have operated-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank the Chairman and the technical support people who have given my voice a recording again. I thank them for their swift action on it. The Minister of State has had time to cool off, so I will kick back in again and try to put the pressure on. We were talking about security. It is my view that our State is not dealing with security on the same level as the 27. There is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Presidency: Engagement with Estonian Ambassador (5 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank the ambassador for her presence and congratulate Estonia on its first term of the EU Presidency. I wish Estonia well. It has a big job ahead in the next six months or so and I wish it the very best of luck. I am reading through priorities of the Estonian Government which the ambassador has set out in her presentation, starting with the finance model. I am very interested to see...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I had not been aware of the Leader's engagement and I am delighted for him. It could not happen to a nicer man. I wish the Leader and his partner all the best and I really look forward to the wedding. I will start saving from today. At the request of the Ceann Comhairle I led a delegation last week to Berlin. I was joined by my colleague, Senator Butler, who will I am sure have something...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Several people have spoken about the appointment of the former Attorney General, Ms Whelan, to the Court of Appeal. Everywhere the woman's name is mentioned we hear about her qualifications. Her qualifications are not the issue. The issue is the process. If this happened in a public service job the employer would be before the Labour Court. Was this woman sitting in on a meeting of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: The Cathaoirleach has no choice.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: We should get the Minister for Justice and Equality in here this afternoon.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: What has happened here is disgraceful and it taints us all.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Child Care Services (13 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I now welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Katherine Zappone, to the House. The next Commencement matter is from Senator Michelle Mulherin, who has four minutes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Child Care Services (13 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: The Senator is over time.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Child Care Services (13 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: There are other Members waiting.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Child Care Services (13 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: The Minister has given us a comprehensive answer and I have given the Senator plenty of time.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Child Care Services (13 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: No, you do not have time. I am sorry. I have to call the next speaker.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (13 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I do not think there is a need for a supplementary question. The Minister has-----