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Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Food Drink Ireland and Meat Industry Ireland (18 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: On behalf of the committee I would like to welcome the director of Food Drink Ireland, Mr. Paul Kelly, and the chair of Meat Industry Ireland, Mr. Philip Carroll. I thank them both for coming in for this, our last session of a long day. The committee has managed to get through a very productive day's work in an industry and sector which is absolutely at the front line when it comes to the...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Food Drink Ireland and Meat Industry Ireland (18 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: Senator O'Reilly is slightly sombre. I call Senator Noone.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Food Drink Ireland and Meat Industry Ireland (18 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank both gentlemen for their in-depth presentations. I believe one of them must catch a flight, but we are finishing two minutes ahead of schedule. This is an evolving document. If there are matters that they did not mention, will they, please, let us know?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I begin by agreeing wholeheartedly with the sentiments expressed by my colleague, Senator Feighan. Once again, I call on the Leader to invite the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Donohoe, to come into the House and allow us to have a real debate on the capital investment review that is ongoing. The consultation has just concluded. In the context of Brexit, it is hugely...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I remind members to ensure that their mobile phones are switched off. We are delighted to welcome today's panel of speakers. On behalf of the committee, I welcome all of those who have come today: Ms Anne Graham, chief executive of the National Transport Authority; Mr. Barry Kenny, from Irish Rail, and all the way from Washington DC, Mr. Sean Kennedy, senior vice president of Airlines for...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Mr. Kennedy for that detailed and eye-opening presentation. We will come to questions in due course, but I am going to change the script and ask Ms Graham to speak next.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Ms Graham for her detailed and excellent analysis, which we will go through in due course. I now invite Mr. Kenny to make his opening statement.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Mr. Kenny for his opening statement. I commend all three witnesses on their detailed and informative presentations. I feel enlightened but I know there will be some questions from my colleagues. As the list of members wishing to ask questions is lengthy I ask members for brevity and clarity in terms of their questions and to confine their contributions to less than one minute. We...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: We can agree that in private session.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: From a Member who uses the Enterprise every day to come here, I want to cross to a Member who flies the Atlantic every week. I call Senator Billy Lawless.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I think we all do. There were general questions as well as questions directed to specific individuals. I ask the witnesses to address the individual questions first and then to move to the general points. I will begin with Mr. Kennedy.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I think Mr. Kennedy has covered everything.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank the witnesses and the members for the efficiency in testimony and questioning this morning. We have covered a great deal. I am very grateful to all witnesses who have attended, particularly those who have travelled a considerable distance to be here. As we have said to previous witnesses this is very much a live process. The committee will continue to be active for the next six...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Eamon Gilmore, former Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. We are delighted to hear from him on this most important issue facing Ireland. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official,...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Mr. Gilmore for his thoughtful and detailed presentation. It is appreciated by all committee members and will play a very important part in our work. Trade was a very important aspect of Mr. Gilmore's former portfolio. Where will Ireland have future trade opportunities around the world? How can it channel its membership of the EU to pass possible future trade deals with...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Senator Nash. I welcome Deputy Noel Rock to the Gallery. He is very welcome to the Upper House.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: Senator Craughwell reverted to a former life there briefly. We might leave war-gaming out of this democratic institution. I now call Senator Black.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: There is quite a range of comments and questions so I ask Mr. Gilmore to respond.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: My sincere thanks to Mr. Gilmore, not only for his opening address but also for his detailed responses. A considerable number of questions were put to him. We put him through the ringer somewhat, but I think he answered them in detail. He gave fact-based answers that will play an important part in the report we will write. He is always welcome to come back if he thinks of something that...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (10 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to speak on this issue. I am very grateful to the Minister for coming to the House and I also thank him and his officials for their engagement with me on this and many other issues in the educational sphere in recent weeks. I bring this matter to the floor of the House following repeated and frustrating correspondence between the local school...