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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: As this is my first time to address the House I would like to extend my congratulations to the Cathaoirleach on his election and to Senator Buttimer on his selection as Leader. I would also like to join other Senators in expressing my sincere sympathy to the victims of the recent tragedies in Orlando and Paris. Senator Leyden raised the very timely and important issue of the upcoming...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: Keeping to the cultural theme, I wish the House a happy Bloomsday, particularly Senator Norris who has moved on from this morning. Like every football fan on this island, I am delighted to see both Irish teams competing in the European Championships this year. To qualify in the first place was a massive achievement and although both teams are playing well, we are still awaiting a first win....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Vetting Applications (22 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the Minister of State to the House for this first appearance. I also congratulate to him on his appointment. I thank him for coming to the House to discuss what is becoming an increasingly frustrating issue for many voluntary schools, groups and commercial entities. This frustration is accentuated as this is a busy time of year for those who work with...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Vetting Applications (22 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I thank the Minister of State for his reply which is slightly disappointing for obvious reasons. Part of the point I raised has been missed. I queried the all-in timeframe of the process, not just the amount of time an application rests with the Garda or the body to which the vetting process has been outsourced. It concerns the period from the time a body submits an application for vetting...

Seanad: EU-UK Relations: Statements (22 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his contribution. It is only fitting that I join in the many expressions of grief and sympathy following the assassination of Jo Cox last week. Regardless of the outcome of tomorrow's referendum in Britain, the campaign will be forever remembered as the backdrop to the brutal murder of an excellent Member of Parliament, a loving mother...

Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the Minister back to the House. When we discussed this matter last week I expressed my desire for a repeat of this discussion after the poll in order to allow a slightly more reflective debate. It is, therefore, with great disappointment that I speak to reflect on the decision by the people of the UK to leave the European Union. We now face into extremely uncertain times as the...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I had not intended to speak, but I was very troubled to hear the news from the Oireachtas Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, has announced that there will not be any sports capital grant this year. It is somewhat fitting that I wrote my wee notes with a pen given to me by the Federation of Irish Sport while...

Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and appreciate his patience in respect of the delays earlier. A week on from referendum day in the United Kingdom, some people have expressed frustration that we are still discussing Brexit. I am sorry to disappoint them but in the context of delivering sustainable full employment, the results of the referendum are extremely important. They...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: I join the three other Senators in condemning the burning of the flag of the Republic, election posters and a whole host of offensive material as part of the 11th night bonfires. I equally commend, however, the majority of people from both communities who allowed parades to pass off peacefully today. I particularly commend the people of Rossnowlagh, County Donegal, who hosted their annual...

Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (12 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him sincerely for taking the time to engage with it in this important debate. Many of the plans he laid out are welcome. However, there are some issues that I would like to briefly raise with him this evening that might feed into the overall thinking of his Department. In regard social welfare appeals, I was concerned to learn through my...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: Due to the fact that this debate is longer than the usual time set aside for statements, and there is more flexibility in terms of who speaks and for how long, I ended up in the Chamber for a lot longer this afternoon than intended. Usually, I would have been quite content to busy myself by working in my office, attend other meetings and pay attention to proceedings by watching the debate on...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: The Senator did not have a vote and I commend him. I fully respect the sovereign decision by the people to retain the Seanad. I have only been a Senator for six weeks but I might be here a little longer. Who knows? It is not necessarily our decision to make and might be one for the other House. I feel that I have an absolute duty to fulfil the responsibility of this House to the best of...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: Like many Senators in the wake of the Brexit referendum, I have been inundated with inquiries from Irish people abroad and from many people living in Northern Ireland about the application process for Irish passports and trying to guarantee their EU rights. Much of this issue has been addressed. I commend the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, on accelerating the process and allocating more staff...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Banking Licence Applications (20 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: I appreciate the opportunity to address the House this morning. On a procedural note, I would appreciate if the Cathaoirleach would look at allowing five or even six matters on the Commencement. I know a number of Senators have raised this with the Cathaoirleach already. I have submitted this matter for discussion a number of times before it was accepted for inclusion in today's...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Banking Licence Applications (20 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: I appreciate that and I will do my best to stay within the time.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Banking Licence Applications (20 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: The reason I raise this point relates to the aftermath of the Brexit decision earlier this month. We know all too well, and we have discussed it in the House, that Brexit will be difficult for Ireland in economic terms, but there will be a few small possibilities, particularly in the area of financial services. The area I am concerned with is passporting. Current EU laws allow European...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Banking Licence Applications (20 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: I appreciate the response of the Minister of State. I agree with him on the need for licences to be granted in a transparent and, most importantly, rigorous manner. We have learned lessons from having a light touch regulatory regime. I ask the Minister of State to convey my fear to the Minister for Finance that we are missing a trick, especially in the light of Brexit. I will give one...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: This morning a number of Senators have raised issues related to Brexit. Senator O'Reilly mentioned the beef trade and Senator Feighan mentioned investment. I would like to make two points. First, as I mentioned before to the Leader, we need deeper and stronger debates on the impact Brexit will have on the Irish economy. It would be very useful if we could schedule a series of debates...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: The key Brexit issue I would like to raise this morning is the announcement by the British Prime Minister that the UK has opted out of hosting the rotating Presidency of the European Council in the second half of 2017. It is a wise decision. It would not be smart for a country that has indicated it will leave the Union to hold the Presidency while the most important negotiations take place....

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Neale Richmond: I join colleagues in wishing the Acting Leader all the best on her debut taking the Order of Business. I am sure she will do an outstanding job. I was concerned to read this morning in the paper a report on correspondence between a certain developer and the Governor of the Central Bank. It is all detailed under a freedom of information request. Where it raises a little concern is in...

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