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Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (11 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Acting Chairman. Through the Chair, we have acknowledged, as has the Minister, that people have deeply held and passionate views on these issues, so the Leader should at the very least afford us the courtesy of an opportunity to express those views without the kind of interruption we have seen. Nelson Mandela attended a joint sitting of the Houses in the early 1990s. He said...

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We have had a full debate. Let us go to Senator Frances Black.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: He will make way.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Go raibh cead míle maith agat, a Cathaoirligh, agus go raibh maith agat, a Aire. As has been outlined extensively by previous speakers, this is a common-sense Bill. It makes sense for a whole raft of reasons such as tourism, as an economic driver and provides opportunities to create employment. I can relate to what people have said about the unique and bespoke opportunities that...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am not even worth mentioning.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Then the Senator has not attended a meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: On a point of order, I know amendment No. 31 was ruled out of order but does that prohibit us from speaking on it?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cross-Border Co-operation (5 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a bheith linn ar maidin don cheist seo. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and I thank him for taking the time to address this matter. It is one I have been kicking around since entering the Seanad. Given the weather over the past number of weeks, it is particularly timely. We know that weather...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cross-Border Co-operation (5 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cross-Border Co-operation (5 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is very detailed and I appreciate the clarity. While I did not have all of that information at hand, it does not necessarily surprise me to hear that work is ongoing. I am a great advocate in this Chamber for saying that Ireland works best when it works together. We have certainly seen that in instances of fortress Ireland relating to different agricultural emergencies and things like...

Seanad: Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I echo Senator Daly's closing remarks. I commend Senator Swanick and the co-signatories for bringing this Bill before us. I have had the great pleasure of contributing to this discussion through its passage in this House and on each occasion, I have gently reminded Members that while it is important to remember and acknowledge our Declaration of Independence, it is something that we can all...

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thought that Senator Warfield was speaking on this amendment. Perhaps the Acting Chairman might inform me of what the amendment says and I will do my very best to reflect upon it.

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Acting Chairman is very good. I thank him.

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Sure, that sounds grand. I move amendment No. 7:In page 4, line 18, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”.

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am sure the record will appreciate the Minister's contribution.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am not voting down every amendment. Senator Humphreys would recognise a Fine Gael Party bloc having been party to one.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Senator would know what one looks like.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am not voting down every amendment.