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Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: On his way into the Burlington Hotel that night the current Taoiseach licked his finger to see which way the wind was blowing. Rather than doing what he had promised to do a few months earlier, he decided to do the popular thing in line with how the wind was blowing that night. Much to the shock of his own parliamentary party - his own Senators were certainly shocked - he announced that...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Ba mhaith liom aontú le mo chomhghleacaí, an Seanadóir Mullen, i dtaca leis an díospóireacht a bheidh ar siúl ag tús na seachtaine seo chugainn maidir le ceist na ginmhillte. I refer to next week's debate. While people might have differing views on whether contributions are ten or 20 minutes, a compromise could be to set the upper limit at 20 minutes with...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: You are putting that the wrong way, Jimmy. You voted against the kids. My God, Jimmy, you have nothing in you.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Senator Harte signed it and voted against the kids.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: You are cornered now, Jimmy.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: St. Agnes's is still open, Jimmy. It is your Government that is closing it. Get your facts right.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: On a point of order, if the Senator wants a debate on this issue, there is one on Highland Radio tonight.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Make that statement outside the Chamber, Jimmy.

Seanad: Food Provenance Bill 2013: Second Stage (3 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Seanad and ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh-----

Seanad: Food Provenance Bill 2013: Second Stage (3 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: You are in a very powerful position, Acting Chairman.

Seanad: Food Provenance Bill 2013: Second Stage (3 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the new Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, and wish him well in his very important role. While I did not have any influence in ensuring he was appointed Minister of State, on several occasions in the House I called for the position to be filled0. I am glad that it has been filled. It is an important role as its remit covers food safety, forestry and horticulture. We had many...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The issue I wish to raise is one I raised last week and also in a recent Adjournment debate, but I got no satisfaction. It pertains to two specialist preschools in County Donegal, one in Ballaghderg, just outside Letterkenny, and the other, St. Agnes's, in Donegal town. The direction given by the Minister for Health to local HSE management is that both preschools should close. This will...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Minister should come to the House to explain this to us and give us the opportunity to ask questions about both schools.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: They are Ballaghderg specialist preschool and St. Agnes's specialist preschool. A third preschool in County Sligo is experiencing similar difficulties and Senator MacSharry has been raising that issue with the HSE.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (2 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Leader might comment on that issue. I also call on the Leader to arrange a debate with the Minister for Health on the future of hospitals throughout the country, many of which are under threat owing to the moratorium on recruitment. The Health Information and Quality Authority requires that a range of standards be implemented, but many hospitals do not have the staffing required to meed...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (2 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: No word better describes what these bankers did to the country. I do not have the opportunity of airing my concerns on the Pat Kenny show but perhaps others do.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (2 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: She should remember that she is not in the lecture theatre now.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (2 Jul 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I support Senator O'Brien's proposal on the need to discuss the banking situation. The President, Michael D. Higgins, this week referred to the lack of value placed on Irish society and the lack of values bankers hold, and I agree with those sentiments. The manner in which Irish bankers have treated the Irish people is disgraceful. They have raped the Irish taxpayer. The fact that the...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I support Senator MacSharry's amendment to the Order of Business to have the Minister for Finance come to the House to discuss the mortgage issue and the new code of conduct published by the Central Bank. While many people are struggling with mortgage repayments, banks are putting serious pressure on individuals. This week we have heard the Anglo Irish Bank taped telephone conversations and...