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Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the Minister's return to the House. I will confine my remarks to the section under review. I raised the question of distinguishing between different types of hedgerows. The Minister gave a commitment last week that she would consider this before Report Stage. There are many types of hedgerow. Senator Norris stated that 37% of all trees and shrubberies in the country are in...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: We could put the Senator in his cabinet; she would be a great woman.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: No, it is 19% of 100%.

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Oideachas Gaeltachta: Muintearas Teoranta (15 Nov 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Táim buíoch as an deis mar go mbeidh orm imeacht gan mhoill agus gabhaim leithscéal as sin. Gabhaim buíochas le hionadaithe Muintearas atá anseo. Tuigimse an dea-obair atá ar siúl ag Muintearas ar feadh na blianta ag cur seirbhísí sonracha ar fáil i gceantracha tuaithe agus Gaeltachta. Tá cur i láthair cuimsitheach déanta acu...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Ba mhaith liom ar dtús báire iarraidh ar an gCeannaire Gníomhach díospóireacht a bheith againn ar chúrsaí Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta. I ask for a debate on the Irish language, Gaeltacht and island affairs. It was noted that such a debate would occur in the House but to date it has not occurred. Is it possible to bring the relevant Minister of State, Deputy...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: In Connemara.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the Minister and thank Senator O'Sullivan for tabling the amendment, which raises an important issue relating to the Bill. I refer to hedge cutting and hedgerows, both on farmland and along country roads throughout the country. Farmers, by their nature, have been the custodians of the countryside and have protected hedgerows to the best of their ability, in conjunction with the...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I want to take the opportunity to recognise the great work that was done here yesterday in passing Second Stage of the Irish Sign Language Bill.I acknowledge the great work of my colleague, acting leader of the Fianna Fáil group today, an Seanadóir Mark Daly in bringing forward the legislation. The sentiments expressed by the Irish deaf community are very favourable towards the...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Ba mhaith liom cúpla bomaite a thabhairt do mo chomhghleacaí, an Seanadóir Rónán Mullen. I wish to be associated with the remarks of previous speakers. I compliment my party colleague, Senator Mark Daly, on the time and unwavering commitment he has given to bringing the Bill before the House and having succeeded at the second attempt.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I was paying tribute to my colleague Senator Mark Daly for his work on this issue. I also acknowledge the communications Senators received from members of the deaf community, particularly transition year students in New Ross and pupils from Bishopstown community school who join us this afternoon. This is very important legislation which aims to move us another step along the road of...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Géarchéim na Gaeltachta: An Dochtúir Brian Ó Curnáin agus an tOllamh Conchúr Ó Giollagáin (18 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Cuirim fáilte roimh na haoíonna go dtí an plé tábhachtach anseo tráthnóna. Tá lúcháir ormsa cloisteáil ó dhaoine acadúla atá ag cur tuairimí agus spriocanna úra chun tosaigh. Nuair a bunaíodh an Ghaeltacht i 1956 faoin Acht beagnach trí scór bliain ó shin anois, agus ansan Údarás na...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Fish Quotas (18 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Not at all. I am delighted to get the opportunity to raise this Commencement matter, which relates to the Celtic Sea herring quota distribution. This quota distribution comes from the pelagic allocation to Ireland and the pelagic management comes under eight principal management stocks, of which the Celtic Sea herring is one.Under the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006, the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Fish Quotas (18 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It does and to be fair the Minister of State's answer is progress. The other suggestion being made locally is to extend the season to the end of January. I understand from reading some of the material that this may not be possible under European Union regulations. I ask the Minister to examine that option.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I support Senator Feighan in respect of his comments on interurban roads. He is dead right. The interurban road network serves most regions of the country well but the north west is not served at all. There was a plan involving the A5 route with a commitment from both Governments, North and South, to provide funding for the provision of a new 2+1 road network linking Donegal and Derry with...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: In the aftermath of the budget I wish to add to what I said last night on the housing grant scheme that was announced. It is a retrograde and a bad step. Some commentary has been positive but that has mainly come from the construction sector. Much of the commentary has been bad in respect of the scheme. If implemented, the scheme could lead to an extraordinary uptake of debt by...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Seanad Bill. It is certainly a Bill that will encourage much debate in the House and reflection on the role of Seanad Éireann. One aspect baffles me in that, since the recession, the only institute of democracy within the State to come under the microscope of reform has been Seanad Éireann. Other institutions of State,...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: We should not rush to reform Seanad Éireann because it is popular to do so. We have to look at the overall picture if we are serious about reform. We can be populist about reform, but we have to be serious about it.

Seanad: Budget 2017: Statements (11 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: There has been wide-ranging debate in this Chamber and the Lower House in the aftermath of the budget. As so-called experts outside these Houses get their teeth into reality of the budget, some time will have to pass before its full effect can be categorised. According to the pre-budget statement of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, this budget is expansionary, with a €1.2 billion...

Seanad: Budget 2017: Statements (11 Oct 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Sinn Féin is waiting for Santa Claus. The policies will not deliver what its Members propose.