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Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: Some 45 people are dead; the Provisional IRA killed them. That is a fact.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: It is a fact.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: There are ridiculous denials by good people like Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: The Senator knows well that the Provisional IRA is an operational, criminal organisation, both north and south of the Border. It operates one of the largest criminal networks in western Europe. That is a fact.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: Ask the Criminal Assets Bureau.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: I asked the Garda Commissioner if she thought the Provisional IRA stilll existed and she could not tell me one way or the other. I hope we will see something more definite in a number of weeks time. If one asks any family member of the 45 people who are lying six feet under whether the Provisional IRA still exists, he or she will say "Yes, they do." If one asks Briege Quinn and Stephen...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: For him to be left in that state for any parent to see was horrific and it happened at the hands of the Provisional IRA.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

James Heffernan: That is a fact. For the Senator and other good people like him in Sinn Féin to deny it helps the IRA to continue its operations. It is time the Senator and progressive people like him stood up to the IRA from within Sinn Féin.

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (21 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: I want to support this important amendment. This situation has gone on for far too long. I do not think there is any State agency other than the EPA that enjoys such protection with regard to its immunity from prosecution. I have stated on a number of occasions in this House that the EPA need not be in fear of anything if it is doing the job correctly, and that job is to protect the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: I will follow on from Senator Mullins's comments about respite care grants which I agree should be restored. As with all universal payments, those who can afford to do without, should do without and those who need it most, should get the payment. The same applies in the case of the children's allowance. I do not agree with those universal payments. Senator Mooney spoke about child care...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: I want to bring it to the attention of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government because this will become a huge issue. The council will have to renege on the contract signed with this company and it will be in serious financial difficulty as a result. I do not see how the project can proceed.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: Did you not go dancing with him?

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: I have spoken on Irish Water previously. It seems to be business as usual. The Government is treating this House and the other House with absolute disdain, as it did before the Christmas recess. It is doing the same now before the summer recess. It is doing this to drive through very unpopular legislation that does not sit well with the public in the hope that the dust will settle over...

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: Yes, Third World countries. That only 43% of people have paid so far is an indictment of the entire Irish Water project and it is probably time it was put on the shelf with the e-voting machines and other projects that have been a total waste of money. I agree with Senator Mary Ann O'Brien. A far more important environmental issue should be included in this miscellaneous provisions Bill,...

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: Nobody said that.

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: Why?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: Legislation has been-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: What about Siteserv?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

James Heffernan: It is probably something we should bring in.

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