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Seanad: Overseas Development Issues: Statements (9 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Replies to parliamentary questions showed it. I know that all of the foreign aid budget is not dealt with by the Minister of State's Department and some of it comes from other Departments. Until we get back on our feet, this country should cut foreign aid spending for a period of three years, carry out a comprehensive review and ensure that our own people who are struggling to put food on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion with Lidl Ireland (9 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the representatives of Lidl. It is important to have this conversation, as Lidl is emerging as a dominant player in the Irish retail grocery trade, a fact many consumers welcome, as it is bringing competition into the sector, which can only be good. I have looked through the voluntary code of conduct it has established and it appears to be extremely vague. There is no detail. I...

Seanad: Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) Bill 2013: First Stage (8 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006; to provide for the issuing of fixed penalty notices in respect of certain sea fisheries offences; and related matters.

Seanad: Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) Bill 2013: First Stage (8 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: On Tuesday next.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The system is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I would like to move an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that No. 18 be taken before No. 2. I refer to social welfare payments. Senator Heydon referred to the rent supplement scheme. Just over €500 million is spent on rent supplement. There has never been a better time to get some people into longer term accommodation. NAMA has hundreds of thousands of properties up and...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: One does not criticise oneself. That is not democracy, that is dictatorship. It is disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Lecturing Members is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Leader should be impartial.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am listening to a lot of noise.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Leader has referred to Senator Paschal Mooney in a very disingenuous way.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: He did.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: We can, of course, listen to our MEPs; there is nothing wrong with that. This year Ireland hosts the Presidency. How many European Commissioners have been here talking about policy?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: None.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I appeal to the Leader-----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: There is a drastic need for us to redefine what we stand for in the Seanad and up our game a little. Having statements and half day sittings is a complete waste of time when the country is in crisis. We should use this Chamber more effectively. That is what I am calling for. Perhaps the heads of the parties might sit down and come up with an agenda. Ultimately, it is a matter for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Walk into any shop; it is disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Senator is lecturing her own people.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: That was last year.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I concur with colleagues' comments on the business and future of the Seanad. While we can debate the future of the Seanad, it is more important at this point to talk about the business of the Seanad. Let us face it - the Seanad is receiving the cold shoulder from the Government, particularly from Ministers. There is a total lack of coherent debate on very important issues that are...