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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: We should have ongoing debates on nuclear energy because I have noticed recently that the big powers are orchestrating this issue. On several occasions, including Prime Minister Blair's visit to Australia, this was choreographed. We need to be particularly vigilant. We have been reminded, through the generosity of the Irish people who continue to respond to the tragedy in Chernobyl, of what...

Seanad: Middle East Peace Process: Statements. (26 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I thank Senator Lydon for sharing his time with Senator Mansergh and I. As time is limited, I will not go into historical issues, which have been well covered today. However, I wish to place on record my admiration for the stance of the Government on the Middle East through the years. In many ways, it has set the tone for a solution that must embrace peace and justice. It is striking that we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: If there was one over-riding message that came out of recent Northern Ireland related events it was one of unity of purpose, people coming together for a common cause. That common cause had nothing to do with sectional interests; it was about Ireland. If one considers the different elements of what we have been discussing here today, the attendance of the DUP members at the British-Irish...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Many made that contribution when all seemed helpless and they should be remembered but I have no doubt that at this time the main focus is Ireland's welfare and potential. This is a good day for this House and a good era for the country.

Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I join with the other Senators who have welcomed the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, to the Chamber and compliment her on her work in her part of the Department of Education and Science. I have been looking through a list of approximately 20 pages of projects, grant-aided schemes and so on. The credit for many of them can go to the Minister of State. From her press releases, which she...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Senator O'Toole raised an important issue in regard to hearing impairment, particularly among the young. Given his profession, the Senator will be well aware of the disadvantage at which the young are placed when they have hearing problems. We should acknowledge that hearing deficiency is widespread throughout the community. Often there is a veil of secrecy surrounding a hearing deficiency as...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Tá fáilte roimh an Aire chuig an díospóireacht seo. I ndáiríre, is maith an rud é go bhfuil sí ag tarlú, mar cruthaíonn sé sin go bhfuil an Ghaeilge beo agus go bhfuil grá againn uilig don teanga. Táimid ag iarraidh comhoibriú le chéile le cinntiú go mbeidh feabhas ar stádas na Gaeilge, ní amháin sa chóras oideachais ach sa timpeallacht freisin. Caithfidh an trí rud dul...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Aontaím leis an Seanadóir. Sheas an Teachta Michael Higgins an fód ag an am sin.

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Bhí an-chuid daoine a bhí ag cur i gcoinne TG4, nó Teilifís na Gaeilge mar a tugadh air ag an am, á rá go gcosnódh sé an iomarca. Nach raibh sé sin fíor? Is cuimhim liom na díospóireachtaí ar an teilifís.

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: Sheasadar an fód, agus chruthaíodar go raibh féin-mhuinín againn agus go raibh sé ar ár gcumas rud a dhéanamh ar cheap an-chuid daoine nach raibh sé indéanta. Tá sé déanta anois, agus níl aon amhras faoi ach go bhfuil sé sin ag cabhrú go mór linn ó thaobh chur chun cinn na Gaeilge de, agus tugann sé sin dóchas dúinn. Tá gaelscoil anois i ngach uile chontae sa tír seo....

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I do not like interrupting the Senator. He is making a great contribution but he has exceeded his time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: In light of the terrible atrocity that happened in County Donegal yesterday, it would be right for the House to send its best wishes to the Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister in the hope that they will be successful in their efforts this week to move the peace process forward. It is logical that we should do so, given that they are trying to restore full and meaningful democratic...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I believe that the Government reacted in a balanced and responsible manner. We must bear in mind that there is a very dangerous vacuum at present. I ask republicans and Unionists to act in a responsible manner. We must remind ourselves that the republicans represented by Sinn Féin are the major Nationalist party in the North of Ireland. I appeal to Dr. Paisley and the DUP to give positive...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: In 1991, Ireland was in the middle of a local election campaign. As we know, local elections are the bedrock of our democracy. At 1 a.m. on May 25 that year, democracy was dealt a severe blow when a member of Donegal County Council and a candidate in the elections was brutally murdered. I refer to Councillor Eddie Fullerton, who was home with his wife Dinah at the time. A group of men burst...

Seanad: Shot at Dawn Campaign: Statements. (28 Mar 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: We are due to finish the statements at 7 p.m. and to call on the Minister at 6.55 p.m. However, we were 15 minutes late in commencing this discussion, so if the House is agreeable, we will extend the time allowed for a further 20 minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It is particularly noteworthy and gratifying for all of us that Ireland is now acknowledged as a country which exports peace to other trouble spots in the world. The peacemakers are the only antidote to hostility and war. It may appear at times that they will not succeed and yet history shows us that they have been repeatedly successful simply because they are truthful and sincere and have an...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: People like Fr. Reid are at the heart of such matters. It would be wonderful if we could listen to somebody like him who has shown us what we can achieve in the cause of peace and justice. I hope that in the very near future, the Committee on Procedure and Privileges will consider extending an invitation to Fr. Reid to address the Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: A debate on the Marino Institute of Education might be helpful, because most Members are not privy to all the details and depend on media reports. All Members will agree that many conflicting views have been put forward. For example, yesterday I listened to the Minister for Education and Science, who stated that the Department's inspectorate was quite happy with the academic standards...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: It was recently announced in the media that the original copy of Amhrán na bhFiann, our national anthem, is for sale. It is feared that it might end up in a private collection outside the country. This document is an important part of our heritage and history. In the past, we have purchased such items to ensure they remain in this country, for example, the Joyce manuscripts. It is important...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Labhrás Ó Murchú: I support Senator Ryan's request for an urgent debate on the imminent humanitarian disaster in Kenya and surrounding countries. The international community will have to live up to its obligation because it will not be able to claim ignorance in this regard. This is a situation which was never experienced before. If urgent action is not taken we will again be watching decaying humanity on our...