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Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 2:In page 9, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:“(j) Section 99shall come into operation on such day or days as the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine may appoint by order or orders either generally or with reference to any particular purpose or provision and different days may be so appointed for different purposes or different...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I appreciate what the Minister of State is saying, but the intention of the amendments does not run contrary to anything she said. Our position is that they would enhance the legislation. As a result, we may consider pushing this amendment to a vote, given its significance. I will defer to our group leader on that matter.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Is he a "shall" or a "may"?

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Senator Norris has outlined the political reasons the amendment is so important. I adhere to and respect the ruling of the Chair, but I cannot understand why amendments Nos. 18 and 19 were ruled out of order. Perhaps, as father of the House, Senator Norris could advise me on why this happened. I understand Standing Order 154 which deals with this issue, but the criteria are that amendments...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I appreciate what the Minister said and accept that he has no role in deciding whether amendments are discussed. However, this section relates to the Extradition Act 1965 which was based on a 1957 Council of Europe convention. Section 8 of the Act can apply where the State has made an agreement with a country that is a signatory to the convention, to which the State is also a party. The...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 23:In page 71, line 21, to delete "3A. A person" and substitute "3A. (1) A person". I alert the Minister and colleagues to the fact that I am likely to push this amendment to a vote. Amendments Nos. 23 and 24 take a further set of grounds into consideration, in addition to those set out, to include inhuman and degrading treatment. The amendments are necessary and in...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 24:In page 71, line 28, after "punishment" to insert the following: ", flagrant denial of fair trial, serious forms of sexual and gender-based violence and/or female genital mutilation."

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 25:In page 71, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following:“(2) The Minister shall give heightened consideration to children in the context of non-refoulement, whereby actions of the State must be taken in accordance with the best interests of the child, a child should not be returned if such return would result in the violation of their fundamental human...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move amendment No. 29:In page 73, after line 35, to insert the following:"Ministerial orders in relation to motor vehicle insurance and licenses 99.The Minister may, with the consent of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, make such order or orders as he or she considers necessary to continue in being or carry out any reciprocal or other arrangements...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am not trying to be alarmist. I am not in any way trying to give the Tánaiste any further headaches at a time that is particularly challenging for all of us. The Tánaiste is correct when he says that this potentially small sticker in a windscreen goes right to the heart of the issues with which we are all familiar. I have referred to the case of a lorry that crosses the Border...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We have rehearsed the raft of problematic issues associated with Brexit. I do not need to rehearse them once more. While I appreciate what the Tánaiste has said about what the Government can and cannot do, that is not to say that the Commission could not have taken action regarding a potential waiver around some of these issues. There is a precedent for that. A waiver was put in...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Upon reflection and having spoken to colleagues, I hear what the Minister is saying. I certainly have made the political point. I know the Tánaiste understands it. I cannot stress it enough. On the basis of the assurance he has given the House - and it is the House and not just Sinn Féin - to go back to the Commission, I will withdraw amendment No. 29.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: They have said "No".

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Mar an gcéanna le roinnt mhaith de na cainteoirí eile, cuirim fáilte roimpi agus gabhaim buíochas léi as an obair atá déanta aici ar an gceist seo go dtí seo.I echo the words of commendation for the Minister of State and her steadfast leadership on this issue, but we are not done yet. I know that she...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Díospóireacht Scoile (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Bhí gach cur i láthair ar fheabhas. Molaim na finnéithe, gabhaim comhghairdeas leo agus faoi mar a dúirt an Cathaoirleach, bhí an caighdeán Gaeilge go binn álainn agus fuair mé a lán sult as a bheith ag suí anseo ag caitheamh ama taobh amuigh den Seanad ag éisteacht le polaitíocht fiúntach ach ní dhéarfainn é sin...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Díospóireacht Scoile (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Maidir leis an gcur i láthair faoin Bhreatimeacht, táimid ag plé i gcónaí leis na mórcheisteanna polaitiúla agus cuid den am mar gheall go bhfuil sé ag athrú chomh tapaidh sin níl a fhios againn cad iad na hábhair go bhfuilimid ag plé leo an t-am ar fad ach bheadh spéis agam a chloisteáil barúil na bhfinnéithe ar...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Díospóireacht Scoile (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tá mise i mo bhall den Comhchoiste um Dhlí agus Ceart agus Comhionannas agus tá Bille ag comhghleacaí de mo chuid, an Teachta Ó Laoghaire as Corcaigh, chun post a chruthú fá choinne coimisinéir shábháilteachta digitigh le go mbeadh an coimisinéir sin ag breathnú ar leithéidí Facebook agus iad siúd a chuireann na...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Díospóireacht Scoile (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cad faoi na déagóirí?

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Díospóireacht Scoile (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tá cead againn sna cruinnithe.