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Seanad: Economic Growth: Motion (28 Sep 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: There is a baffling line that might be explained. It is "believes Government should ensure sufficient funding for vital public services so that disputes do not occur". What happens if that is awarded but there is another dispute? Should it use more taxpayers' money? That line does not make any sense from any quarter. It baffles me that the line would be in a motion as it is...

Seanad: Economic Growth: Motion (28 Sep 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Senator is being selective and twisting the words.

Seanad: Economic Growth: Motion (28 Sep 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: They are facts.

Seanad: Economic Growth: Motion (28 Sep 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I join Senator Gallagher in commending Ireland's oldest councillor, Ian McGarvey. Mr. McGarvey played football in Glasgow and for Sligo Rovers football club. He is a renowned soccer player and if he was playing today he could assist the Irish team at centre-half. He is 86 years young and we extend good wishes to him. I extend good wishes also to Ireland's Olympic athletes who will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I agree with the sentiments expressed by the previous speaker on accountability in the HSE and not just with regard to sub-tendering in respect of contracts for the provision of services. Democratic accountability in the HSE is at an all-time low. The old health board system had democratic accountability. The current forums do not represent democratic accountability. Major issues are...

Seanad: Action Plan for Housing: Statements (20 Jul 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the Minister to discuss the housing plan launched yesterday. It is ambitious. I have not read it in detail, but I have looked through it. I also listened to some of the debate in the other House yesterday. To achieve anything, it is necessary to have a plan which we now have.It is a blueprint that everyone needs to row in behind and push. I have concerns and a number of...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I acknowledge the Minister of State's presence. This Bill supersedes the previous motion is closely linked to the debate on the establishment of a citizens' assembly. Like other speakers, I was very disappointed that additional speaking time was not allocated because there are Members who wished to participate in the debate on the motion to which I refer but who were afforded the...

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Like other speakers, I welcome the opportunity to speak on the summer economic statement. I presume I have five minutes.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I think the statement provides an opportunity for a mid-term reflection on where the country is heading before the budget. It is one of the good things that has come out of the new European framework on economic recovery and oversight of member states. The European Commission and the European Central Bank were very slow to react, as has been commentated upon widely, to all of the chaos of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Agriculture Scheme Administration (5 Jul 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I acknowledge the presence of the new Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Andrew Doyle, and congratulate him on his appointment.I had the honour of serving with him on the last Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, of which he was the Chairman during the last Dáil and Seanad terms. He did an excellent job and I have no doubt...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Agriculture Scheme Administration (5 Jul 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply and I agree with everything he said. Value for money should be to the fore. When seeking efficiencies under a scheme and making sure the available money reaches the recipient, flat-rate payments are probably the easiest to administer and, I presume, most farmers would avail of them and find them beneficial. Using such payments...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I wish to be associated with the remarks, made by the vast majority of Members, congratulating the Irish soccer teams. In particular, I congratulate the Republic of Ireland or FAI team and wish them well on Sunday. Last night's result was magnificent. The players showed real determination and heart. The management got their tactics right and deserve credit, as do the fans. I agree with...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur fá choinne díospóireacht a bheith againn. I request a debate on the location of the national children's hospital, an issue that has been raised previously in the House. While An Bord Pleanála has made its determination and granted planning permission for the hospital, neither House has debated the location for the new hospital which will...

Seanad: Waste Management: Motion (22 Jun 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Waste Management: Motion (22 Jun 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I concur with Senator Paul Daly. This has been an interesting debate. I acknowledge the work of the Minister, Deputy Simon Coveney. I grew to know him when he was Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the past five years in my role as agriculture spokesperson in the House and always found him to be hands on and that he dealt with issues efficiently and effectively in the public...

Seanad: Waste Management: Motion (22 Jun 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur ar an gCeannaire maidir le deis a bheith againn díospóireacht a bheith againn ar chursaí Gaeilge go ginearálta, go háirithe i gcomhthéacs Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge, an teanga dúchais agus na céimeanna atá á ghlacadh ag an Roinn chun na spriocanna atá leagtha síos sa straitéis a bhaint...

Seanad: Health: Statements (21 Jun 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I congratulate the Minister of State on her appointment to the health promotion brief. It is an important brief, which can play a part in reducing the spend on health, depending on what policy is articulated. We have had a good discussion. The spend on health is approaching €14 billion from the public purse with an additional €5 billion provided by the VHI and other private...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Ba mhaith liom i dtús báire comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis na Seanadóirí úr tofa atá anseo inniu. Tá a fhios agam gur lá mór atá ann dóibh agus dá dteaghlaigh agus daoine muinteartha. Ba mhaith liom fosta comhghairdeas a dhéanamh le mo chomhghleacaithe go léir atá atofa anseo arís agus a bhfuil anseo chun...