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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I appreciate that fully. Where there is illegal movement or trafficking of people, I want that policed very effectively. I think the concerns are, as I have said, the nature of the checks as currently implemented and the legislation, if any, under which they are taking place. The Commissioner has committed to meet the organisations, at least once the correspondence reaches him. I hope he...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. While having some points to make, I welcome the introduction of this legislation overall. As the Minister knows, it is a long time coming. He was intimately involved in the negotiations with the British Government and the parties in the North. I noted the Minister's use of the term "corrosive" when referring to the legacy of the past. He was right, as...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 1:In page 5, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:“(6) (a) Where a decision is made by the Garda Commissioner to refuse in full or in part the request for assistance, the Coroner who made the request may seek a review of this decision by a Judge of the High Court. (b) The request for a review shall be made in writing to the President of the High Court,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I regret to hear that from the Minister. The intention behind the amendment is to provide victims and families and those seeking to access the truth with another layer of accountability and fairness and an opportunity to achieve their stated aims and objectives, that is, truth and justice for their loves ones.I acknowledge the technical points the Minister has made but I do not believe that...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 2:In page 7, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following:“(4) Within three months of the Commissioner coming to such an agreement as outlined in this section, the Minister shall require from the Commissioner a report outlining the nature, purpose and value of this agreement to the objectives in subsection (1), and the Minister shall cause a copy of this report...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 3:In page 9, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following:“(4) Within three months of the Commissioner coming to such an agreement as outlined in this section, the Minister shall require from the Ombudsman a report outlining the nature, purpose and value of this agreement to the objectives in subsection (1), and the Minister shall cause a copy of this report to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I welcome the passage of this legislation. While we failed to get amendments passed, which we sincerely thought would strengthen it, we fully accept and support the passage of this legislation and the will of this House. As has rightly been acknowledged by Senator Ó Ríordáin, victims of the conflict, and people who have been hurt and continue to deal with trauma and loss, are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I too extend sympathies on behalf of the Sinn Féin group to Deputy Bailey and all of her family. I rise in the midst of ongoing controversy and preparations by the Cabinet for a no-deal Brexit. I understand from coverage at the weekend and remarks made by the Tánaiste that he will make statements to the other House about the Government's preparedness and the ongoing work on the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: And does it very well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The issue is the future of Brexit.

Seanad: Parole Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. In broad terms, Sinn Féin strongly supports the proposals set out in this Bill. At the same time, I appreciate the passion with which Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell has argued her position on the issues. The Bill started well and, despite some heavy amendment on Report Stage, retains at its core that original intent. I am satisfied that...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The issues facing the Defence Forces are very serious and long overdue to be resolved satisfactorily for the men and women who serve in them. It is clear from the recent report by the Public Service Pay Commission that the Defence Forces will have to wait - for how long, no one knows - for the issue of core pay and allowances to be...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Residential Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (3 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I second the amendment. I welcome the Minister to the House. I commend Senator Ruane on her creativity and ingenuity in this amendment. As she outlined, it seeks to do something modest, which is necessary in the broader context of the Bill. I acknowledge that the Minister respects the bona fides of Members and our intentions regarding this legislation. I hope he will look understandingly...

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: As I spoke on earlier Stages of this legislation, I will not prolong this afternoon's debate. I echo the words of thanks to the Minister, to the former Deputy, Clare Daly, MEP, to my colleague, Senator Mac Lochlainn, and to others who have been deeply involved in this work for some considerable time. Without seeking in any way to oversimplify it, this legislation is about helping people....

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: In light of what has happened to the amendment I tabled, while I do not want to over-egg the point, I am disappointed that, having come to the House to address the amendment, I was to be told that it had been ruled out of order. That is disappointing, not just for me but for the people who we are trying to assist with the amendment. Regardless, I support Senator Ruane's amendment, what it...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: There would be concern about railroading this given what has happened to my amendment today. I would like to revisit it.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I certainly did not mean to offend the Minister in that regard. The point I am making is that it is an important Bill, as we have all conceded.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I echo the words of thanks to the Minister. We all acknowledge that this is significant and complex legislation, and the uniform support of the House has been worthwhile, productive, and fruitful in ensuring it passes today. I commend the Minister and colleagues on that. Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Minister is alerting us to a number of amendments. Are they primarily technical in nature? I do not want to pre-empt Report Stage if it is a debate for Report Stage, but perhaps the Minister could give us an indication of whether or not they are primarily technical.