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Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Unless he is from Leitrim.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I welcome the clarification from the Minister. I read correctly from the beginning that it was related to section 8 and took that point on board in framing the amendment. I still stand by what I am saying. If we have the argument that in section 27 he or she is allowed to say whatever he or she likes to all the other Oireachtas committees, I cannot understand why we would then gag him or...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Ba mhaith liom tacú leis an éileamh atá déanta le go mbeadh díospóireacht againn sa Teach seo maidir leis an "fiasco" a bhaineann le Siteserv. That the Government parties could state they were not aware of the issues around the inquiry into Siteserv and related matters was quite incredible as issues around the terms of reference for the commission of inquiry had...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Mar a dúradh romham, is píosa an-tábhachtach reachtaíochta atá anseo. Tugann sé cearta cothroma do chuile shaoránach. Sinn Féin welcomes this Bill. As republicans we believe all citizens are equal and should be accorded the rights they deserve. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Value for Money and Policy Review of the Arts Council: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I apologise for not being here for the presentation. I am intrigued by the value-for-money audit principle. I can understand how Departments want to have value-for-money audits in the arts. However, I have concerns about that type of language. It is very good that the value-for-money audit has shown that the Arts Council offers value for money and operates very efficiently. As someone...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Value for Money and Policy Review of the Arts Council: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: The question is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Value for Money and Policy Review of the Arts Council: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: We are discussing both of them, as they are both mentioned in the report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Value for Money and Policy Review of the Arts Council: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: That is an important factor that needs to be taken into consideration. Which does one give priority to? If one is programming something, can the Irish language be given a greater priority among those institutions? Can the Arts Council say in its policy that an institution is a national one but it also wants to ensure that Irish language is close to the top of its agenda? In terms of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Aontaím leis na ráitis atá déanta maidir leis an tionscal iascaireachta. It is important we examine the allegations of human trafficking and exploitation of migrant workers in the fishing industry and I would welcome such a debate. The debate that took place in the Dáil last night raised many issues concerning the rights of Travellers. Perhaps the Seanad Public...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Yes, but it is quite clear that the debate is ongoing. We need a debate and possibly more work could be done on Traveller ethnicity. On Operation Thor and the Government's efforts to tackle crime, my party welcomes increased funding and resources being made available for this type of operation. I note, however, that there has been quite a lot of media speculation that when one scratches...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: He might send the Army in.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Hear, hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (4 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: We had an extensive discussion on this petition. We have decided that it is inadmissible on a couple of grounds, as outlined by the Chairman. However, we are recommending that the petition be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality which will be asked to examine how the Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Act 2004 is working in relation to serving members of the Defence...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Fáiltím roimh an Aire Stáit. Táim ag ardú cás iontach brónach, cás Aibha Conroy, as Gabhla i gConamara, a bhásaigh go tragóideach cúpla bliain ó shin. I am raising a very sad case with the Minister of State, the case of Aibha Conroy, of which she may be well aware. It was the subject of a number of pieces on "Prime Time" recently....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I concur fully with the sentiments expressed by the Minister of State at the end of her contribution. The hospital does not intend to carry out any further review at this stage and will discuss it at its serious incident management team meeting. Based on that, and because the hospital group was involved in the whole case, does the Minister of State not think there is a case for the carrying...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Nov 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire agus roimh an mBille seo. Tá sé tábhachtach go dtabharfar aitheantas don Cheoláras Náisiúnta as ucht an obair iontach atá ar siúl. Tacaím le cuid mhaith dá bhfuil ráite ag mo chomhghleacaithe romhaim. Sinn Féin welcomes this Bill. It provides for the conversion of the National Concert Hall company...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Agus muid ag seasamh anseo, táimid ag smaoineamh ach go háirid ar mhuintir Connor, a gcuid cairde agus gaolta agus an cúigear den chlann sin atá á chur i gcré na cille inniu. The failure to reach a satisfactory outcome over a proposed temporary halting site at Rockville Drive for the bereaved Traveller families is deeply disappointing. Travellers are citizens...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, has sat on €50 million in unspent moneys allocated for Traveller accommodation. This is exacerbated by the Department sitting on €292 million over the past decade. Neither the previous Government nor this one has taken this issue seriously. We need a serious debate in this House on Traveller...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Apart from children in direct provision facilities.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: JobBridge people.