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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Does the Leader agree with me that they should vacate their seats on Friday?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wind Energy Guidelines (1 Oct 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I disagree that the 2006 guidelines have served us well. Certainly they have not served us well in the past two, three and four years. They have created division within local communities, have not protected the interests of local residents and have had implications for the health of our citizens. I believe a legislative framework is needed. We cannot have a situation where local...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wind Energy Guidelines (1 Oct 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I refer to the significant step-change in the technology of wind farms throughout the country which is causing considerable anxiety and concern among communities everywhere. The development of wind farms is causing widespread public concern in rural areas, scaring communities and causing large divisions in many areas for which major proposals are being prepared. The 2006 guidelines now in...

Seanad: Tackling Bullying in Schools: Statements (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Tá lúcháir orm go bhfuil an deis seo againn díospóireacht a bheith againn ar an ábhar seo sa Teach inniu. Cuireann an fhadhb seo isteach ar go leor daoine, ní hamháin sa chóras oideachais ach san earnáil fostaíochta freisin. Baineann sé le gach gné den saol. The debate we are having today is a very important one but debates...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Sep 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion. It is very important and recognises the need to protect services for those who are most vulnerable in society, namely, those with disabilities who are more dependent on the State to provide services than any other group in society. With regard to people with disabilities attaining educational advancement and the...

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: That was specifically in the UK model.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The UK made that application. The Minister of State is misleading the House.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I wish to highlight my dissatisfaction that the Minister for Health, who has responsibility at Cabinet level, has not shown the courtesy to this House to attend today. We now see a spectacle where Government Senators are refusing to speak simply to allow one of their own Members to leave early and go on holiday.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: They are closing down shop and are trying ram this debate through. That is shameful.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: He is highlighting his dissatisfaction with the truth.

Seanad: SI 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012: Motion (20 Aug 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: This is a vitally important issue which affects many families throughout the country. We all know people waiting for transplants but very often those transplants become available too late. Many debates have taken place in this House since I became a Member. They are all important debates, whether on legislation, Private Members' business or otherwise. However, this debate affects people...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Senator is not speaking for me.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Where is the evidence to support the argument that it is a cure?

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: No, no.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Maybe I am mistaken but my understanding is that this is section 9. This amendment aims to delete the section. This section is the kernel of this legislation. It is my responsibility as a legislator to bring these facts to the attention of the Minister. Our role as legislators is to do that whether we agree or disagree with the legislation.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The submission continued, "Emma Beck was an artist who died in 2008-----

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: -----by suicide after aborting her twins."

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It continued: "Her mother spoke about her daughter’s grief." Obviously, Senator Bacik does not want to hear what we have to say. This is factual evidence.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The submission stated: Her mother spoke about her daughter's grief. Cases such as these would suggest that abortion may have a negative rather than a positive effect on some women's mental health. The Royal College of Psychiatrists investigated whether abortion harms women's mental health in its systematic review in 2011. This is a review of all high-quality studies, the results of which...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It continued: Fergusson, a pro-choice researcher, has found in his work following 500 children born in Christchurch New Zealand for 30 years that mental health problems do occur post abortion even in those without any previous mental illness history and that abortion increases the risk by 30%.