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

Niall Ó Donnghaile: That is the deal on offer.

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

Niall Ó Donnghaile: That is a first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I apologise to Dr. Byrne for missing his contribution, as I was in the Chamber for statements on justice, but I read it in advance of the meeting. Listening to the conversation and where it has inevitably gone is indicative of where society, North and South, is at. We are gravitating towards the issue of unity and reunification because of the very obvious political dynamics at play all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The key point is that they are invested. I agree that we need to communicate and research these matters appropriately. It is important that our communications are not confined to tweets. We can see at bigger geopolitical levels just how damaging that can be. I will not say too much because I am conscious of our audience in the Gallery. Having said that, we need to be careful with the old...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motions (14 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I will resist the urge to engage in petty point-scoring because this issue is far too serious. The example cited by my colleague, Senator Wilson, shows just how open to abuse this legislation can be when someone finds themselves in front of a Special Criminal Court on tax-related matters. I wonder how many people from Fianna Fáil who ruined the economy and left so many people...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motions (14 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Mary Robinson.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motions (14 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Amnesty International.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation: Motion (14 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas don Aire. Tréaslaím leis an méid atá ráite ag an Seanadóir Coffey. Is léir go bhfuil sé ag labhairt le a lán paisean faoin ábhar seo agus aontaím leis an méid a dúirt sé ó thaobh an fírinne a bhaint amach ar son na híobartaigh. I welcome the move today in respect of the order to...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (14 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I begin by doing precisely what the Minister asked us to do, which is to welcome the appointment of Patrick Sullivan to GSOC. I wish Mr. Sullivan well in his new and very critical and important role for all of the reasons outlined by the Minister. The role carries much responsibility and is an important public service. As noted by the Minister, Mr. Sullivan brings a wealth of talent and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I hope to be significantly brief. I welcome the Minister. I do not want to pre-empt the supplementary questions that the Chairman may ask. The Minister has touched on the issue of the Crowley report. Obviously, he is aware of the calls to publish the report by people in this House, by the McAnespie family, and by very eminent and respected figures in the GAA. I ask him to update us on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I welcome the fact that the Minister has given a commitment to meet the family. That is a positive move and it is the right one. I am sure he will appreciate that, equally, in terms of everything that he has said about the complexities, there has already been a 30-year wait for the report. I have no doubt that he is doing all he can in this regard. Even though I take him at his word, I do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: May I comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I agree with the Minister entirely, insofar as he knows where the delay is on the lack of fulfilment of the mechanisms of the Stormont House and Fresh Start agreements. They chart the most progressive and positive way forward on legacy and victims issues. We are, however, where we are. I concede what the Minister has said but it goes back to what Deputy Clare Daly said earlier on. There...

Seanad: Marine Spatial Planning: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Beidh mé gasta. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit agus gabhaim buíochas leis. Our offshore environment is an immense resource. We have one of the largest coastlines in the European Union, as Senator Coffey mentioned. At present this resource is completely under utilised in terms of what it could fulfil. Other states with much less sea area are miles ahead of us....

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tréaslaím leis an mhéid atá ráite ag cuid mhaith de na cainteoirí a labhair romham. Is féidir linn bheith iontach dearfach faoin ábhar seo. The Minister of State is most welcome to the Seanad and I welcome the opportunity to engage with him on tourism. I will begin by focusing on the important and valuable...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I wish the Deputy luck.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Was the Minister of State allowed to keep them?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: There was a vote in the House.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I suggest we resume the debate on another date.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: A sensible suggestion.