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Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: She has been in the Seanad all day.

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle.

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will wait, a Cheann Comhairle, until Opposition Members quieten down. The motion of no confidence was tabled by a party on two issues related to An Garda Síochána. One relates to the Garda, while the other relates to whistleblowers. In his opening remarks Deputy Gerry Adams had an anecdote about someone saying, "Give me another pint ... or go to Achill island." As he knows,...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Sinn Féin Deputies are on their high moral ground tonight, but I know that its younger members are shifting in their seats-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: -----when they think of to what Deputy Gerry Adams has led them. However, when he gets back to the high moral ground tonight - some of his commandants are also still knocking around - he might take the opportunity in the stillness of the night, when the light is switched off, to remember the faces of the dead gardaí in whose graves he put them, with his organisation, earlier than their time.

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Gerry Adams's organisation-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: A Cheann Comhairle, for the benefit of the House, let me clarify.

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: A Cheann Comhairle, can I get in?

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Absolutely, a Cheann Comhairle. If it helps the House, I will do so, but I want to continue. The organisation Deputy Gerry Adams has said he was never a member of was responsible for six gardaí being put in early graves. When Sinn Féin Deputies are on their high moral ground tonight, especially the younger Sinn Féin Deputies, they should ask themselves about the darkened...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: -----who were put into early graves by an organisation the sole motive of which was to subvert the State and which never recognised the legitimacy of the Dáil or the State. When they cast their votes tonight, especially the younger Sinn Féin Members, they should ask themselves who has led them to this and if they have confidence in him and his equals to lead them further. He has...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The true republicans in this House are the one swho stand by the Constitution, the Defence Forces and the Garda. The Deputy may well laugh at the memory of dead gardaí, prison officers and members of the Defence Forces, but Sinn Féin's hypocrisy does not wash with the people of Ireland. Sinn Féin has a belated and new found interest in the Garda, but, then again, it always...

US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I agree with a lot that has been said on two issues. The first is the incoherence of certain members of the Opposition in respect of the special links between Ireland and the United States, which we all accept. The second is the statements by some members of the Opposition to the effect that the Taoiseach should not go to the US. In other words, they are suggesting that we sever the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​Decisions on tourism initiatives undertaken in South Dublin are a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to both agencies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these. The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not...

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: In his kangaroo court.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Shoot first ask questions later.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ask Máiría Cahill what you did.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: What about your kangaroo court?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I understand that Cork County Boxing Board is interested in developing a boxing headquarters and centre of excellence in Knocknaheeny.  The rules of the Sports Capital Programme seek to ensure the efficient and effective allocation of public moneys towards the development of sporting infrastructure throughout Ireland.  Any proposal from the Cork County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Education and Skills has overall lead responsibility for skills development policy generally across all sectors, including hospitality and tourism, and oversees the bulk of training provided nationally, channelling funding through its agency SOLAS for further education and through the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for higher education. A limited number of...