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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: When I was first elected to the House 18 years ago, I opened my record here by speaking on behalf of the LNG project on the Shannon Estuary which, all those 18 years later, is still battling its way. I know my Green Party friends have been very opposed to it. I think at this stage the courts have adjudicated on this matter. There are a huge number of jobs at stake for my region, a region...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I am pleased there was a decision in the High Court yesterday regarding the Shannon LNG project in Ballylongford in north Kerry. The decision by An Bord Pleanála not to give the go-ahead for that project was overturned. I had the pleasure of proposing this project.The year before I became a Senator, when I was mayor of Kerry, almost 18 years ago now, I proposed that project. It was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: Members will have received a statement today from the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, IBI, which represents 34 local radio stations across the country. These radio stations, as Members are well aware, give a fantastic service to communities, especially in rural Ireland. However, they are not being treated fairly under the recent announcement regarding State funding. We all know that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: We will always have, and excuse me Cathaoirleach-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: Every time I open my mouth, Senator Gavan has tried to silence me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I want to tell Senator Gavan that he will not silence me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: The Senator will not bully me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: There is a lot of bullying going on.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: Senator Gavan was silent before he went for Europe. He got his answer.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: The Cathaoirleach must protect me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: It is only because I am being interrupted.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: On a point of Order, Cathaoirleach-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I am making a point of order.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: On a point of order, I wish to say that almost every time I have brought up my personal opinion on the atrocities of Hamas and Hezbollah, I have been interfered with in my speech from one of the pro-Hamas pro-Hezbollah brigade in this Chamber. That is not acceptable to me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I thank the Chair.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I am conscious that I am somewhat of an outlier in this House in my opinion on what is happening vis-à-vis the Hamas-Israel war. I regret that it has become necessary for people in my position to immediately preface any remark they wish to make with a statement that they do not condone, as I do not condone, the level of force and damage to life and property that is being waged by the...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I did not interrupt anybody in this House; I never do. I am entitled to speak as well. I want to conclude with a word of sympathy to the Jewish community living in this country and in this city. We know what they are enduring. We know the worries and fears their children have going to school. I want to say this. I never talk about the other House of the Oireachtas but I totally disagree...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: I have got it on record. I believe that many people disagree with what he said. I totally agree with what the Israeli Chief Rabbi had to say on the matter.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: Next Tuesday.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ned O'Sullivan: First, I extend a very warm welcome to our guests, both adults and young people. It is wonderful to meet them. We do a lot of talking here about children and children's things, and it is nice to be talking to the end users - I suppose you could put it that way - and the people who are at the coalface. It is great that they are engaged and prepared to give their time to this very valuable...