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Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Second Stage (17 Oct 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I acknowledge his work in bringing this Bill to fruition. I appreciate that the delay in bringing the Bill to the Seanad was partly because it was subjected to pre-legislative scrutiny by the committee. That was the correct course of action because it gave the committee the opportunity to engage with stakeholders and hear their opinions and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jul 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the re-establishment of the Brexit working group under the stewardship of the Chairman, Senator Richmond, who has done an excellent job in that capacity. It is an important committee. I call on the Deputy Leader to bring the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation before the House to talk about the interaction she has had with her counterpart in the UK regarding the trade...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Ionaid Cúraim Leanaí Lán-Ghaeilge i gCeantair Gaeltachta: Díospóireacht (Atógáil) (4 Jul 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Tá cur i láthair maith déanta anseo ag na finnéithe. Aontaím leis na pointí go léir atá ardaithe. Tá siad tábhachtach. Ó thaobh réamhscolaíochta go ginearálta de, tá sé tábhachtach do pháistí. Nuair a chuirtear isteach sa mix ansin go bhfuil an Ghaeilge fite fuaite leis an...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I wish colleagues such as Senator Craughwell who are contemplating a presidential election every success in the coming weeks, including my good colleague from Cavan, an Ulster man, Senator Wilson, who is contemplating a run for the presidential election. I know he has much deliberation to do.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am announcing it for him. At last he is declaring. I want to wish him well this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: On another issue, yesterday I voted to support the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill being debated and I will do the same today. The reason for it is not that I have been captured or bought by any politician or Government Minister. I do it because I firmly believe it is the right thing to do. International comparisons should be used, and all of the international non-legal research that...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Yes there are people with concerns and that is only right, but I think the manner in which we lay out those concerns should be discussed on Committee Stage. Much has been said about the latest GRECO report. I have not read it but I read the previous GRECO report. It was overwhelmingly supportive of the current strategy by the Government on this legislation. It recommends a lay chair to...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: -----should not be in any way captured by any political party.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Senator Horkan has some self-interest.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I want to touch on an issue that is linked to Brexit. It is an example of an opportunity that exists despite Brexit. Many multinational companies are seeking English-speaking European bases after Brexit. Many companies in Canada, which possibly has the fastest growing multinational sector in the world, are seeking English-speaking European bases post-Brexit.Many companies there are seeking...

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

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I come to this debate having not been lobbied by anyone and, thus, I have formed a clear view regarding where I stand on the matter. I support the Bill, which I believe is the right approach. It is founded on the basis of international comparison and evidence. The Bill stands up to international scrutiny and, more importantly, it...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge: An Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Soisialaí (19 Jun 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Iar-Aire.

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge: An Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Soisialaí (19 Jun 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Go raibh maith ag na finnéithe as a bheith anseo. Is cinnte gur Roinn mhór í an Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Sóisialaí, go bhfuil buiséad mór inti, gurb í an buiséad is mó as na Ranna Rialtais ar fad, go bhfuil seirbhísí tábhachtacha á chur ar fáil taobh istigh den Roinn agus go bhfuil...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge: An Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Soisialaí (19 Jun 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Ó thaobh Dhún na nGall de, tá Gaeltacht mhór i nDún na nGall agus tá a fhios agam cuid den fhoireann atá fostaithe agus cuid de ne hoifigigh atá ag plé leis na ceantair Ghaeltachta. Tá siad in ann seirbhísí a chur ar fáil trí mheán na Gaeilge. Cuirimse fáilte roimhe sin. Ag an am céanna, go...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge: An Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Soisialaí (19 Jun 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Céard faoin 20% agus an t-oifigeach Ghaeilge? Ní bhfuair mé freagra air sin.

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge: An Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Soisialaí (19 Jun 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: He has other roles. Tá róil eile aige.

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge: An Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Soisialaí (19 Jun 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Céard faoin sprioc 20%?

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge: An Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Soisialaí (19 Jun 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Tá brón orm. An bhfuil aon tuairim ag na finnéithe faoin sprioc 20% maidir le hearcaithe úra?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I add my full support to amendment No. 27, tabled by my colleague, Senator Boyhan. I formally second the amendment. It is a very sensible amendment. Questions have been raised about the balance of power between the executive and the elected councillors. Councillors have reserved functions in areas such as finance, planning, budgeting and capital spending but they are not able to...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I second the amendment.