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Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Good man.

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I wish to share time with Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh.

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Minister of State is welcome to this timely discussion on the diaspora. As other colleagues have rightly acknowledged, we are heading into a crucial period where we will redouble our efforts to engage with our diaspora around the world. I commend Deputy Cannon on his personal commitment to his role as Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora and the work he has carried out...

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Fianna Fáil does not stand in the North.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We are Irish citizens.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Let me begin with a quotation. The Taoiseach said:To the nationalists people in Northern Ireland I want to assure you that we have protected your interests throughout these negotiations. Your birthright as Irish citizens, and therefore as EU citizens will be protected. There will be no hard Border on our island. You will never again be left...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tá fáilte is fiche roimh an Aire Stáit as a bheith linn don phlé. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House for these statements. I note and appreciate his indication that he has come to the House with a listening ear. Like Senator McFadden and other Members who have spoken, however, I feel a sense of deja vúaround the contributions thus far. Like other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Minister and his officials for the presentation this morning. Given the Minister's personal engagement on and interest in this issue, I wish to note the significant judgment handed down by the Supreme Court in London in the Pat Finucane case. I am sure it is a judgment the Minister, his officials and Government colleagues will want to study so I do not expect him to comment on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I welcome the Tánaiste and his officials to the committee. We appreciate the Tánaiste's comprehensive opening statement. People will take great comfort and reassurance from much, but not all, of his address this afternoon. It is important to make the point that this is in contrast to his remarks in the Dáil Chamber last night which I do not think were helpful in regard to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Minister spoke about it the last time he was here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is important to say for the record that this committee has for some considerable time been unanimous in its desire to have unionist participation and representation. I know the Tánaiste is not saying otherwise, but it is important to make that point. We are conscious that we are devoid of that valid and sought after contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Tánaiste was right in what he said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: On that, the Tánaiste will agree that Brexit is divisive and is toxic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We have convened the civic dialogue. A toxic or a divisive political climate has not prevented us from responsibly and rationally convening a civic dialogue to try to address those issues. None of us is green enough to think that Irish unity will not generate a difference of opinion but if we can convene a dialogue and see a coming together as a rational outworking to try to solve the issue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: That did not stop the Government holding it.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I reiterate what has been said by my colleague. I commend the Minister of State on the passing of this legislation. We expressed some minor concerns about it and we believe we can go even further in terms of sentencing guidelines around this issue and other, broader issues. There are some anomalies, to which I referred at earlier stages of the debate, around the law on incest, which...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Fianna Fáil are.