Results 4,141-4,160 of 5,762 for speaker:Gerard Craughwell
- Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Ulster Farmers Union (18 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: I thank the witnesses for travelling here today and for their presentation. I wish to focus on certain comments that have been made and then ask questions. With regard to agricultural supports, people from Westminster who came before the committee recently made it perfectly clear it was their desire that any outstanding funds due to the EU to 2020 would not be paid and as far as possible it...
- Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Macra na Feirme and the Irish Farmers Association (18 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: Not unlike the Chairman, until very recently I thought milk came from bottles, but I recently learned it had moved to cartons. I am extremely impressed by the level of preparation that both Macra na Feirme and the IFA have put in. I only arrived as the Macra na Feirme presentation was beginning because I am involved in another committee. One of the things this committee set out to do was...
- Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Macra na Feirme and the Irish Farmers Association (18 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: If I could-----
- Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: For the benefit of Members, it is unlikely that every Member scheduled to speak will get the opportunity before we adjourn before 2.15 p.m. I think we will only get Senators Noone and Warfield in at this point.
- Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank the Minister for agreeing to extend the time. It is very generous as I know she has a long day in the Houses today.
- Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: The Senator is out of time.
- Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: The Senator is out of time.
- Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: I am afraid the Senator is out of time.
- Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: We need time for the Minister to respond.
- Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: I thank the Senator. The Minister realises this session finishes at 2.45 p.m. I see her taking copious notes.
- Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: I must caution the Senator as she is using-----
- Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: There is a long-standing rule in this House that we do not name names. I ask the Senator to observe that rule. This is a very sensitive issue.
- Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: I ask the Senator, in deference to everybody, not to use names in the House.
- Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: Again, Senator, I will ask you not to name people who are not here to speak for themselves.
- Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: I ask the Senator again, please do not refer to people in the Visitors Gallery. It is unfair.
- Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: While I may well wish to see the persons in question named, such decisions are not within my gift. I must implement the rules of the House.
- Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: As far as I am concerned and for as long as I have been a Senator, persons are not named in the House.
- Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: The Senator's time has concluded.
- Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: Senator, other people want to speak.
- Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)
Gerard Craughwell: Senator Frank Feighan has five minutes.