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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is letting me speak now because my contribution was cut short. Yesterday, I did not get to speak on this matter because we ran out of time. I wish to finish my contribution.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: I appreciate that. I wish to say two lines about the matter and then I will be finished.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. On behalf of the Seanad, Senator Diarmuid Wilson represented the all-party group. I appreciate the time and shall finish where my contribution was cut-off yesterday. I am surprised that the Leas-Chathaoirleach has asked me to move on but I am also surprised by the comment made by Senator Conway-Walsh. The highest rate of child poverty in the UK can be...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: When Senator Ardagh spoke, nobody interrupted her. I let Senators talk, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: Nobody answered when Senator Conway-Walsh spoke. Fianna Fáil never heckled her or whatever else so I ask for a little bit of fairness.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: As a result of the fact that Sinn Féin Senators do not want to put up their hands and say something constructive, they piggy-back on everything else. I am very disappointed at such behaviour.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: Sinn Féin, in order to hold on to power in Northern Ireland, has cut carer's benefits and returned disability assessment to Westminster. Plus, 20,000 public service jobs were cut.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: Before Sinn Féin lectures us-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: -----and starts talking about Fianna Fáil-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: I did not interrupt anyone.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: Before Sinn Féin Senators come in here and line their eyes up on Fianna Fáil-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: -----they should look into their hearts and consider how their party is doing in respect of Northern Ireland.

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: I thank the Minister for coming to the House today. This is one of the greatest theatres of all. I will not surprise the people in the Gallery today, which I note it is full. Fianna Fáil supports this Private Members' Bill, having reflected on the matter. This follows recent support of a motion that was passed in Dáil Éireann to ensure that freelance workers have the right...

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (6 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: Senator Bacik outlined a concern we have, namely, that the Bill would follow that such individuals should not be classed as undertakings for the purpose of competition law. It is important that self-employed individuals would continue to be prohibited from price-fixing and best interests.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: I raise an issue that has been raised by a couple of my colleagues in the House and I call on the Minister to come to the House as soon as possible. There is great concern about the inversion deals and companies, as has been alluded to, using Ireland as a base for tax reasons only. I know there has been some limitation in America to try to stop some of these inversion deals but the figures...

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

Aidan Davitt: I welcome the Minister of State whom I know well. He is a neighbour and a hard-working and diligent Minister. I have no doubt he will look at Seanad reform and all the nuts and bolts that go with it. I pay tribute to Senator Michael McDowell. The ferocious fight he put up for the retention of the Seanad has to be appreciated. Many political parties wanted to win a fight and thought it...

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

Aidan Davitt: I like the honesty of my colleague, Senator Richmond, who said he would prefer to be a Member of the other House. It reminds me of my mother when I was growing up. She always wanted me to play football for Kerry but I was born in Westmeath and for whatever it was worth I had to play for Westmeath.

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

Aidan Davitt: We cannot change the cards we are dealt. On a serious note, there is no doubt this is substantial legislation. Change is needed, nobody disputes that. We are all aware of that. Some very good measures have been proposed, such as the diaspora having a voice and possibly an all-Ireland vote. As I have stated here the people have already spoken in respect of the Seanad. The people voted...

Seanad: Housing for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Aidan Davitt: I congratulate the Minister on his new post. I will keep this quite simple. I have known Senator Dolan and all the great work he has done for people with disabilities over the years. I often hear people in my locality speaking fondly about Senator Dolan and the work he has done. I am certainly delighted to support his motion today. People with disabilities should be prioritised in any...

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

Aidan Davitt: In Cavan.