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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Own goals too.

Seanad: Adult Education: Motion (2 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Does Senator Ó Murchú intend to speak to the motion now?

Seanad: Adult Education: Motion (2 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I therefore call Senator O'Reilly.

Seanad: Adult Education: Motion (2 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: That is marvellous.

Seanad: Adult Education: Motion (2 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I commend Senator Norris on his point on the back-to-education allowance for Access students and how we simply cannot rely on clichés. He is absolutely right. Education is not about clichés but lifelong learning. There is often confusion between education and schooling when they are not the same. I recall my young son, when he was one year old, being fascinated by a leaf and learning...

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I commend the Minister, Deputy Martin, on his actions to date. He has acted very responsibly and has caught the mood of the people. I thank Senator Dearey for sharing time. I commend Senator Doherty on his words, which were very poignant. There is a very close relationship and an affinity between Palestine and Ireland because of the nature of the conflicts that have taken place in Ireland...

Seanad: Youth Services (2 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady. I am speaking about youth cafés and the way the service is delivered in Galway, in particular, but also right across the country. There are nearly ten youth cafés in Galway and they provide a very useful service in this recessionary time. Never has there been more of a need to provide drop-in facilities for young people such as youth...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: On a point of order, can that be done? Can the House compel him to do so?

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I am seeking a debate on the integrity of our high streets and small businesses in the community. This is a serious problem in many towns and cities around the country. According to a recent report, there are 90 vacant retail premises in Galway city. That may not sound like much to people in Dublin, but it has a huge impact in Galway. There is a danger that Galway and other cities are...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: He has.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: He has. I was with him.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: That is out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I add my voice to those welcoming the Saville report. It is a great day for this country. Despite all the bad and negative political developments in Ireland, all people and parties can be proud of the work done to help bring peace to the country. Our model is unprecedented historically and everybody in the House should be proud of it and his or her part in achieving peace. Circumstances...

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I wish to share time with Senator Dearey.

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Harney. Health is one of the most crucial issues for everybody. Members discuss finance, education and many other issues a great deal but health is the bedrock of our society. A healthy society is crucial for the well-being of our people. I hope we will see more of the Minister and the Ministers of State in the House. I commend the Minister on her progress...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: One can breed them within two years.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: The Bill does not make it mandatory.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: I do not believe the Bill makes it mandatory for dogs to breed at four months. The Senator is being disingenuous. Changing it to two years is quite ridiculous. Obviously, a dog can breed within that period of time. I accept the Senator's point regarding four months but with regard to a dog being forced to breed within four months, that is not stated in the Bill so please do not...

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: On a point of order, is it appropriate this debate should take place at this awkward time for the Fine Gael Party?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Niall Ó Brolcháin: Hear, hear.