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Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Ms Graham for her detailed and excellent analysis, which we will go through in due course. I now invite Mr. Kenny to make his opening statement.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Mr. Kenny for his opening statement. I commend all three witnesses on their detailed and informative presentations. I feel enlightened but I know there will be some questions from my colleagues. As the list of members wishing to ask questions is lengthy I ask members for brevity and clarity in terms of their questions and to confine their contributions to less than one minute. We...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: We can agree that in private session.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: From a Member who uses the Enterprise every day to come here, I want to cross to a Member who flies the Atlantic every week. I call Senator Billy Lawless.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I think we all do. There were general questions as well as questions directed to specific individuals. I ask the witnesses to address the individual questions first and then to move to the general points. I will begin with Mr. Kennedy.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I think Mr. Kennedy has covered everything.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Representatives of the Transport Sector (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank the witnesses and the members for the efficiency in testimony and questioning this morning. We have covered a great deal. I am very grateful to all witnesses who have attended, particularly those who have travelled a considerable distance to be here. As we have said to previous witnesses this is very much a live process. The committee will continue to be active for the next six...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Eamon Gilmore, former Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. We are delighted to hear from him on this most important issue facing Ireland. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official,...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Mr. Gilmore for his thoughtful and detailed presentation. It is appreciated by all committee members and will play a very important part in our work. Trade was a very important aspect of Mr. Gilmore's former portfolio. Where will Ireland have future trade opportunities around the world? How can it channel its membership of the EU to pass possible future trade deals with...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Senator Nash. I welcome Deputy Noel Rock to the Gallery. He is very welcome to the Upper House.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: Senator Craughwell reverted to a former life there briefly. We might leave war-gaming out of this democratic institution. I now call Senator Black.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: There is quite a range of comments and questions so I ask Mr. Gilmore to respond.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Mr. Eamon Gilmore (11 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: My sincere thanks to Mr. Gilmore, not only for his opening address but also for his detailed responses. A considerable number of questions were put to him. We put him through the ringer somewhat, but I think he answered them in detail. He gave fact-based answers that will play an important part in the report we will write. He is always welcome to come back if he thinks of something that...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I begin by agreeing wholeheartedly with the sentiments expressed by my colleague, Senator Feighan. Once again, I call on the Leader to invite the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Donohoe, to come into the House and allow us to have a real debate on the capital investment review that is ongoing. The consultation has just concluded. In the context of Brexit, it is hugely...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Ulster Farmers Union (18 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: Apologies have been received from Senator Mark Daly. I remind members of the committee to ensure that their mobile phones are switched off at this point. Today is a very busy session for this committee, a vitally important one in our work and indeed the ongoing discussions that we are having. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the president of the Ulster Farmers Union, Mr. Barclay Bell,...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Ulster Farmers Union (18 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank the witnesses for the very detailed presentation. The accompanying documentation is very useful.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Ulster Farmers Union (18 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I apologise for interrupting Mr. Bell, but proceedings have overrun. We have used five minutes of the time allocated for the next session. I ask him to conclude and if he has further comments he could submit a supplementary written submission. I thank Mr. Bell for coming before committee.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Ulster Farmers Union (18 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Mr. Bell.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Teagasc (18 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: On behalf of the committee, I welcome from Teagasc Professor Gerry Boyle and his colleague, Dr. Kevin Hanrahan, to talk us through more matters on our busy schedule for today focusing on the agriculture industry. We have had a lot of engagements, including a very thoughtful one immediately prior to this and there is still a great deal more to do today. As such, I will waste no more time in...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Teagasc (18 May 2017)

Neale Richmond: I thank Professor Boyle. I appreciate his in-depth contribution to our proceedings. It will play an important part in our work.