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Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and appreciate his patience in respect of the delays earlier. A week on from referendum day in the United Kingdom, some people have expressed frustration that we are still discussing Brexit. I am sorry to disappoint them but in the context of delivering sustainable full employment, the results of the referendum are extremely important. They...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I had not intended to speak, but I was very troubled to hear the news from the Oireachtas Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, has announced that there will not be any sports capital grant this year. It is somewhat fitting that I wrote my wee notes with a pen given to me by the Federation of Irish Sport while...

Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the Minister back to the House. When we discussed this matter last week I expressed my desire for a repeat of this discussion after the poll in order to allow a slightly more reflective debate. It is, therefore, with great disappointment that I speak to reflect on the decision by the people of the UK to leave the European Union. We now face into extremely uncertain times as the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Vetting Applications (22 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the Minister of State to the House for this first appearance. I also congratulate to him on his appointment. I thank him for coming to the House to discuss what is becoming an increasingly frustrating issue for many voluntary schools, groups and commercial entities. This frustration is accentuated as this is a busy time of year for those who work with...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Vetting Applications (22 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I thank the Minister of State for his reply which is slightly disappointing for obvious reasons. Part of the point I raised has been missed. I queried the all-in timeframe of the process, not just the amount of time an application rests with the Garda or the body to which the vetting process has been outsourced. It concerns the period from the time a body submits an application for vetting...

Seanad: EU-UK Relations: Statements (22 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his contribution. It is only fitting that I join in the many expressions of grief and sympathy following the assassination of Jo Cox last week. Regardless of the outcome of tomorrow's referendum in Britain, the campaign will be forever remembered as the backdrop to the brutal murder of an excellent Member of Parliament, a loving mother...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: Keeping to the cultural theme, I wish the House a happy Bloomsday, particularly Senator Norris who has moved on from this morning. Like every football fan on this island, I am delighted to see both Irish teams competing in the European Championships this year. To qualify in the first place was a massive achievement and although both teams are playing well, we are still awaiting a first win....

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: As this is my first time to address the House I would like to extend my congratulations to the Cathaoirleach on his election and to Senator Buttimer on his selection as Leader. I would also like to join other Senators in expressing my sincere sympathy to the victims of the recent tragedies in Orlando and Paris. Senator Leyden raised the very timely and important issue of the upcoming...