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Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Táim sásta go bhfuil sí anseo chun an Bille seo a phlé. Gabhaim comhghairdeas le mo chomhghleacaí, an Seanadóir Boylan, as an mBille a chur os comhair an tSeanaid. It is great to hear unanimity across the House in support of Senator Boylan's Bill. As Sinn Féin group leader, I want to recognise the dedication,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: A Chathaoirligh, ba mhaith liom mo chomhghairdeas agus mo bhuíochas a chur in iúl maidir leis an suí speisialta a bhí againn inné. I acknowledge our special ceremonial sitting yesterday. It was a thoughtful occasion and it was good to be among so many friends. I did not get the chance to say it yesterday, but it was great to have musical accompaniment to the day's...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Do not tempt me. One never knows what a new Cathaoirleach might bring to the table.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is the season, I suppose. In recent days, we have once again seen fairly chaotic scenes at Dublin Airport. It seems that we are discussing more regularly situations at the airport that are having an adverse impact on staff and travellers. We are an island nation and we rely heavily on our airports and aviation infrastructure daily. At this time of the year, many journeys are made in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Fair play.

Seanad: Cuimhneachán ar Chothrom Céad Bliain an Chéad Suí de Seanad Éireann – 11 Nollaig 1922 - Commemoration of the Centenary of the First Sitting of Seanad Éireann – 11 December 1922 (12 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: A dhaoine uaisle agus a chairde Gael, I begin by recognising and commending the contribution of the Seanad and Seanadóirí who, over the past century, have made a valuable contribution to the development of the society and democracy in this State, a democracy with many flaws, which matured with the passage of time to the point where it is now the bedrock upon which, when it arrives,...

Seanad: Cuimhneachán ar Chothrom Céad Bliain an Chéad Suí de Seanad Éireann – 11 Nollaig 1922 - Commemoration of the Centenary of the First Sitting of Seanad Éireann – 11 December 1922 (12 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I join colleagues in their expressions of sympathy to Terry's clan who are with us today. I am relative newcomer to the Seanad and came here in 2016, so unfortunately I did not have the pleasure to meet Terry and know his work in this institution. Regardless of your political party, all of us can say that once you have served in the Seanad, there is a great element of kinship and these...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Ba mhaith liom tús a chur le mo ráiteas le fáiltiú roimh an Aire. I welcome the Minister. Like Senator Currie, I wish to indicate that I will not be here for her response as I have another event to attend but I will read back the transcript of what she says. I welcome the Bill in the first instance. There are a number of positive elements in this legislation. Of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I agree with Senators Clonan and Dooley. It is important that we have that debate with the Minister for Justice because, as has been said by both Members, people are dying on our streets and communities are being left behind. We need to have that debate with the Minister as early in the new year as possible. I also want to welcome the announcement from the Minister for Tourism, Culture,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: That is true of a part of Ireland. It is true of some of Ireland but not all of Ireland.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is what it is.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I will send the Leader a copy.

Seanad: Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit agus cuirim fáilte chomh mhaith roimh an reachtaíocht atá os ár gcomhair anocht. It is important to begin, as Senator Maria Byrne did, by acknowledging how important the credit union is in the fabric of Irish life and how it permeates across all parishes, communities, cities and counties. While listening to Senator Maria Byrne,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Does that mean that the Senator is related to Senator Norris as well?

Seanad: Tailte Éireann Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Nov 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I am taking this item on behalf of my colleague, Senator Warfield, who is unavailable. He sends his apologies. As the Minister of State knows, we very often stand in the Chamber to discuss matters relating to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It is normally to criticise failed policy and inaction on the part of this or...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I second the amendment.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Logainmneacha na Gaeltachta: Plé (30 Nov 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I do thuairimse.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Logainmneacha na Gaeltachta: Plé (30 Nov 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Beidh an coiste ag dul i ndiaidh Brian Friel anois.