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Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Taoiseach chose to do so. This is the man who is showing a dictatorial attitude to politics and people’s opinions where they count. By ensuring more power for the Executive, we will turn Ireland into the most undemocratic country in the world. We have the weakest form of local government anywhere in the world. That is being ripped apart as well with the abolition of town...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Minister of State may like to do that but some might argue the Taoiseach has already sent him into space by asking him to be his scapegoat when he does not bother to come into the Chamber to answer some of these questions. Up to €15 million will be spent on the European space programme. How does this benefit any of our citizens?

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Has any debate in this House over the past 77 years benefited any of our citizens? Have amendments been made to legislation in this House? Yes, 1,500 amendments were made to legislation in this House over the past year alone. This has benefited citizens far more than spending €15 million on the European space programme. If the Minister were to ask anyone on Grafton Street if that...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: We have a right to know if this money spent is beneficial. The Minister may have an explanation as to how the money spent on the programme is making a difference to any citizen. If the abolition of the Seanad is about saving money, then we should examine all of the moneys spent by the Government. As Michael McDowell stated in his article, if the Seanad were to be abolished, the cost...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It is a disgraceful kick in the teeth to honourable Members of Fine Gael and the Labour Party to be asked to vote against their better judgment to make dinosaurs out of us all.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Yes, Young Fine Gael is impressive and, perhaps, it will build the future Fine Gael talks about.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Yes, the Taoiseach will probably throw them out of the party as well or stop its members running in future elections.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am trying to speak to amendment No. 28.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Unfortunately, it is the only option I have to address these matters. Senators Norris and Barrett tabled excellent amendments but they have all been ruled out of order. I am not sure whether the Chief Whip’s office was instructing that they be ruled out of order.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I accept the Cathaoirleach’s reply. We are going down a slippery road. At this late stage, will Government Members, including the Independent ones, consider if they are doing the right thing by allowing a flawed referendum to proceed? If there were a referendum held on any institution of the State, including the Dáil, without a proper choice made available, the people would...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: They are not from Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin or Independents, but people with political affiliations to the Government parties.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am making a point about the promises that were made and where we have gone.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I agree that I may have gone off the point slightly.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Exactly. Senator Barrett has articulated his arguments very well on this issue. I come from a county which adjoins the Border, but of course we no longer recognise the Border. We live in a 32-county Ireland, which is the way I envisage it. As someone who spent five years living in the North of Ireland just before the Good Friday Agreement, during a time of relative peace, I can say more...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Tá lúcháir orm an deis a bheith agam labhairt anseo ar an mír seo den díospóireacht agus ar an leasú atá curtha chun tosaigh anseo. Is lá brónach é seo do Seanadóirí den Teach seo atá ag freastal ar phobal na hÉireann. Tá an Seanad iontach stairiúil, chan amháin i mBunreacht na hÉireann ach i...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I second the amendment on the Order of Business by Senator Norris. I also want to be associated with the words of other Members in respect of the claims of bribery, which have been exposed by Senator Landy. It is of the most serious nature. It affects parliamentary democracy in the Oireachtas, because if a vote can be bought or swayed in any way by the inducement of money or a trip as in...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Phil Hogan's Fine Gael.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: That is a long time ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water Meters Installation (22 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This matter relates to the ongoing deliberations on Irish Water, the privatisation of the water supply and the appointment of regional contractors. Will the Minister advise us of the names of these contractors? One can only assume this will be a matter of public record, given that public funds are involved and it is a public natural resource....