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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-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I wish the outgoing Taoiseach all the best as he sails off into the sunset in the west. I also wish the new leader of Fine Gael the best as he takes the reigns and moves forward in seeking to remain in government until 2020. We were promised that the Sale of Alcohol Bill would be brought before the House and completed prior to the summer break. I understand the Minister for Justice and...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on the Future of the European Union (7 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Session A today is an engagement on the future of Europe with Mr. Pat Cox. At our last meeting a number of witnesses focused on the impact the UK's withdrawal may have on the future of the European Union. Today, we will continue on that theme and we are delighted that Mr. Pat Cox has joined us. Mr. Cox does not really need an introduction to this group. As a former president of the...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on the Future of the European Union (7 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I ask Mr. Cox to respond to Senators Paul Daly and Gerry Horkan before we move on.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on the Future of the European Union (7 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: Are we straying from Brexit now into other issues?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on the Future of the European Union (7 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: With all due respect to the Senator, the Muslim community and its needs are outside the conversation we are having here in respect of Brexit.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on the Future of the European Union (7 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I will pose one or two questions to Mr. Cox, if I may. This committee should be focused on solutions rather than the problems. The problems are well rehearsed. Michel Barnier and various other senior European officials have stated, as have the British, that their intention is to have freedom of movement on this island. What is Mr. Cox's view of a federalist-type solution for the island of...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on the Future of the European Union (7 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank Mr. Cox for engaging with the special committee. If, at any stage, he wishes to contribute more, he may do so directly through the secretariat. I thank him for his answers and time.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Transport Policy (7 Jun 2017)

Gerard Craughwell: On behalf of the special committee, I am pleased to welcome Mr. Kevin Toland, chief executive officer, Dublin Airport Authority, and Mr. Aidan Flynn, general manager, Freight Transport Association of Ireland, and their colleagues. The committee has already had a session on transport policy which we found extremely useful. Significant, practical issues emerged during our previous interaction...