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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Pat The Cope Gallagher, MEP (25 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Tá lúcháir orm go bhfuil an t-Uasal Ó Gallchóir anseo inniu. Tá sé tábhachtach dúinn éisteacht leis de bharr an obair atá ar siúl aige san Eoraip i dtaca leis an cheist fíor thábhachtach seo - cúrsaí iascaireachta - chan amháin don tír seo ach don Eoraip go ginearálta. Tá lúcháir...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It was both at EU and national level, but mainly at EU level.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome Dr. Hynes and Dr. Delaney to this meeting and thank them for their helpful and constructive presentations. From an overall economic perspective, Dr. Hynes' contribution highlights the importance of coastal areas, while also pointing out the dependence of coastal communities on marine-related activities, whether that is fishing itself or fishing-related services. It is interesting...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Building Projects (23 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the Minister. My Adjournment matter relates to a school in my constituency, namely, St. Mary's national school, Stranorlar, County Donegal. The school was first constructed in 1958 and an extension was added in 1974. The current enrolment is 479 pupils. The school employs 36 people, of which 25 are teachers, seven special needs assistants, two clerical officers and two...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Building Projects (23 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Exactly. The school is located beside the church.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Building Projects (23 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Exactly. Often there is a funeral, wedding or mass at the church when children arrive at school in the morning. Recently I was at the school when children were being dropped off and there was an obvious hazard. The school is doing everything that it can and its caretaker looks after the arrivals of cars, buses and so forth. Safety is a critical issue. With regard to school accommodation,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Building Projects (23 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I appreciate the Minister's response. It is catch-22 for the school and others. A gaelscoil in Buncrana, County Donegal, is also in a catch-22 position. If the current accommodation complement is not up to the required standard then parents will send their children to an upgraded school. It is unfair to penalise a school simply because it has not got the standard of accommodation to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) with FDII and IFA (23 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the delegation to discuss this important topic which affects the food industry. We all saw what happened with the horsemeat scandal, which was the tip of the iceberg and not the first time issues were raised about the ingredients going into final food products be they agriculture-based or any other food products on supermarket shelves. What has come to the fore is that the...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an tAire go dtí an Teach inniu chun plé a dhéanamh ar an Bhille tábhachtach seo a bhaineann le tobac agus caitheamh tobac. Fianna Fáil supports the Bill before the House and any measure the Minister will take to curb the prevalence of smoking or its consequences in society. Smoking is a curse on society. The Minister rightly...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: That will blow out.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It was not a personalised attack, it was a matter of fact.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I suggest the Deputy Leader have a cup of green tea and calm down.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Ask the gardaí and the unions.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: She is very selective.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Senator Bacik is.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I have only quoted the words.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Senator Norris has clarified the position very well.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: They were not meant personally but are available for all our colleagues to read on the Internet.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I will amend the remarks. They are quotes on the Internet to which I will not refer further. However, the point I am trying to make is a valid one. Anyone with a political understanding of what is happening in the country will realise that the Garda is being treated with contempt. The people who defend the State, our elderly and young and prevent crime are being treated with contempt....