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Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister of State and Deputy Ó Cuív for that summation. Let us hope that today will be remembered as an historic day in the life of the Traveller community in Ireland. It is also an historic day in the life of this Chamber because it is the first time in my recollection that a Member of the Upper House came all the way down to this Chamber to present a report to us....

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy Joan Collins for that sound advice. In the spirit of where we find ourselves, running ahead of time and with flexibility, Deputy McAuliffe is here and wishes to contribute. I think we should hear from him for a minute or two.

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy McAuliffe. Before I call Deputy Ó Cuív, and then the Minister of State to respond, I also want to make some remarks. I apologise to Senator Flynn for not being here when the debate started a little earlier than was scheduled. I also thank her, and former Senator Colette Kelleher before her, for the outstanding work they have done. The statistics published in this...

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am sorry. I have allowed myself that latitude. Having given Deputy Martin Browne latitude, I suppose I will give myself a little bit as well.

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: No, I am going to call Deputy Ó Cuív.

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We go to the Rural Independent Group slot, where Deputy Pringle is sharing with Deputy Connolly.

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I have limitless patience. It was good to hear the Deputy. We move to Deputy Joan Collins, who was also a member of the committee.

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy Tóibín, for mentioning your friend and colleague. I think the whole House would salute him and the work he did.

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Deputy is right; he does not.

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Deputy is taking advantage of my gentle nature. Given the importance of the issue at hand, we can spare him the bit of time.

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy Ó Cathasaigh very much for those words of wisdom.

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In response to Deputy Lahart, we certainly have had members of the Traveller community working in the House, although sadly not enough. You made a very valid point and it is something I will personally take up with the Public Appointments Service. We might encourage Deputies, Senators and the political parties to look to the Traveller community when they are employing staff. I call Deputy Ellis.

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call Deputy Lahart who I believe is a sharing with Deputy Leddin.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I would think that is a Topical Issue matter, but I call the Tánaiste.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Deputy. He is over time. I call the Tánaiste.

Comóradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (2 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Ráitis bhríomhair agus suntasacha a bhí ansin. An rud iontach atá ann ná gur chualamar Baill ag úsáid na Gaeilge inniu agus i rith na seachtaine nár úsáid na Gaeilge anseo cheana féin. Tá súil agam go leanfaidh sé ar aghaidh mar sin.

Comóradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (2 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Níor úsáid Páirtí an Lucht Oibre a chuid ama. Teastaíonn ón Teachta Creed nóiméad nó dó a úsáid as sin.

Comóradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (2 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Gabhaim míle buíochas leis an Teachta.

Comóradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (2 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Teachta.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Second Stage (2 Mar 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Funchion is sharing time with Deputies Clarke, Cronin, Ward and Buckley.