Results 18,061-18,080 of 25,999 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I move amendment No. 20:In page 36, to delete lines 15 to 35. We had a very detailed debate on the urban area committees on Committee Stage. I thank the Minister of State for his engagement on this. Most of us agreed with the concept. It is a sizeable addition to the Bill at a late enough stage. I believe the Minister of State also recognises that. That was a particular concern which we...

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister of State. I do not doubt his bona fides but my point is that it may not be him who is sitting in that chair in two years' time to decide how to move this on. I do not want to leave it to the discretion of a Minister. As this is written, it is discretionary. I agree with Deputy Jan O'Sullivan that we have to let people know this is something that will be seen through....

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I am not trying to tie anyone's hands but I am trying to make sure that the will of the people, as expressed in the plebiscite, is reflected in the reports made by any future Government. The Minister of State said it would not be politically feasible for someone to ignore that. I understand that a plebiscite is different from a referendum. I agree that it is important that we specify...

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I move amendment No. 18:In page 36, line 4, after "Oireachtas" to insert "in accordance with the result of the plebiscite". This amendment calls for the insertion of "in accordance with the result of the plebiscite". I am interested in the Minister of State's response. I opposed this section on Committee Stage and that is the reason I tabled the amendment. Section 44 deals with the report...

Local Government Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I support my colleagues on this point on the basis that the amendment opposing the section was discussed on Committee Stage. With regard to the ruling, I have advised the Minister of State of our position on this. It should be allowed to be debated. Unless the Minister of State comes forward with an alternative to allow the views of colleagues to be debated, we will have to look at the...

Local Government Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: It might not be a question the Leas-Cheann Comhairle can answer, but could I get the staff's advice regarding amendments in the Seanad? Will the same ruling apply when the Bill goes to the Seanad if the section were to be opposed in an amendment?

Local Government Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes, but I am seeking guidance.

Local Government Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: We are saying that the section would have to be debated on Committee Stage in the Seanad.

Local Government Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: My concern is that the amendment tabled in this House has been ruled out of order, apparently because of a potential charge on the Exchequer. However, this section would have to be examined and debated in the Seanad-----

Local Government Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: -----regardless of whether an amendment is tabled.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank my colleague Deputy Troy for sharing time. I have attended briefings with the Minister's officials and I have attended the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport. I have also spoken to the Minister directly on this issue. I have lived beside the airport my whole life and I am aware of the importance of the airport, not only for our local economic area...

Anti-Evictions Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Deputy Mattie McGrath is leading us back-----

Anti-Evictions Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Is Brexit not real?

Anti-Evictions Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: The Deputy is afraid of an election.

Anti-Evictions Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Ná déan dearmad ar Fianna Fáil.

Anti-Evictions Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: This is effectively the same Bill as was defeated back in 2017. There are elements of it-----

Anti-Evictions Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Perhaps if we debate it on Second Stage and if-----

Anti-Evictions Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: That is fair enough. I am not a landlord but even if I were, as a Deputy I would be able to look at a Bill or proposal that comes forward on its merits. The idea that other colleagues cannot do so is somewhat unfortunate. It might grab a few headlines but it is an unfair charge. I am not a landlord. I was previously an accidental landlord, if Deputy Barry wishes to know, as many other...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Sinn Féin walked away from Stormont.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: What has Sinn Féin done with its mandate? It walked away.