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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Has the Senator suddenly developed a conscience?

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I think it might have been my slot too.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: You do it well, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is early days.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: They might be proud to say that.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Spot on.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Senator Boyhan is hopeful.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I will be brief because we have a lot to go through and we have understandably proceeded quite slowly thus far this evening. I wanted to take issue with two things that my colleague, Senator Craughwell, said. He told us that we should aim low in terms of the kind of reform and change we want to see. I do not necessarily disagree with that sentiment, but I also believe we should aim high....

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We are considering all options.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Diaspora Issues (28 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fearadh na fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Gabhaim buíochas leis as ucht a chuid ama a thabhairt don cheist thábhachtach seo. The Minister of State is very welcome. This straightforward Commencement matter does exactly what it says on the tin. I am looking for an update on the Government's plans for the proposed referendum to extend the franchise in presidential...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Diaspora Issues (28 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Minister of State. He will not be surprised to hear that I believe his final two paragraphs are key-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Diaspora Issues (28 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Indeed they are. The detail therein is very important. The Minister of State is correct to acknowledge Senator Lawless and his work with various organisations on the matter. I also have majored on this issue since I was elected to the Seanad. Our experience and that of the Minister of State is that there is a willingness to work collaboratively and try to ensure this is done speedily and...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Ba mhaith liom ábhar a ardú atá luaite agam roinnt mhaith uaireanta roimhe seo sa Seanad. I want to raise an issue and use the Seanad as a platform to give some focus to its resolution. I accept we are limited in what we can do because I have sought to have the Minister in to speak on this issue previously but he says it is not his kick. It relates to the geo-blocking of...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is not the case that I am busy on my phone. I think I may have fallen down the list of speakers, I believe the Civic Engagement Group is before us, but I will not refuse the opportunity while I have it.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Maith thú. I will not question the Chair.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Senator Norris is in funny form today.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I concede that it is my mistake. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill, which has seen much public comment and has been subject to considerable scrutiny at various stages in the Dáil. As has already been outlined, Sinn Féin will support its passage to Committee Stage, where I will move several amendments to address some of the issues that have not been addressed in...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: One of the issues that requires rectification is numerical. Intentionally or otherwise, Fianna Fáil and Labour voted against a proposal to extend the membership of the commission to 17 members, and then voted for a proposal that added another three to it. Much was made of this. However, it can be rectified without undue difficulty. We support retaining a lay majority. We will...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Senator Norris always has to get the last word in.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.